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Commending the cooperation of important allies in counterterrorist operations, condemning the criticism of such cooperation by the European Parliament, and commending the counterterrorism efforts of the Central Intelligence Agency.

Bill: 109-hres-855
Sponsor: Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46]
Introduced: 2006-06-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Central Intelligence Agency
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Europe
European Union
Government Operations and Politics
Imprisonment
International cooperation
Italy
Prison administration
Sweden
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-07
text: 
Commends: (1) the counterterrorism cooperation of Italy, Sweden, and Bosnia-Herzegovina; and (2) the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for increasing U.S. and European security through counterterrorism operations and for decreasing the likelihood of terrorist attacks.
 
 Condemns the European Parliament for criticizing CIA and allied counterterrorism efforts.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Temporary Committee of the European Parliament's declarations on the alleged CIA use of European countries for transport and illegal detention of prisoners decrease the security of European and American citizens and increase the likelihood of terrorist acts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-07
text: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2006-06-07
text: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2006-06-07
text: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2006-06-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-07
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the national marine sanctuaries program as critical to managing the ocean and Great Lake resources of the United States, and commending local and State partners and volunteers of the program for their contribution.

Bill: 109-hres-856
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2006-06-08 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Environmental Protection
Environmental education
Government Operations and Politics
Great Lakes
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine parks and reserves
Ocean
Social Welfare
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-08
text: 
Recognizes the national marine sanctuary program as critical to the management of the ocean and Great Lake resources of the United States, as well as a leading force in promoting ocean education and literacy.
 
Commends state and local partners and volunteers of the program for critical management and devotion to the conservation of national marine sanctuaries.
 
Acknowledges that investing in such sanctuaries will provide economic and other benefits to present and future generations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.
action_date: 2006-06-09
text: Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.
action_date: 2006-06-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2006-06-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-08
text: Introduced in House
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4939) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-857
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2006-06-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-09
text: 
Waives points of order against consideration of the conference report on H.R. 4939 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006).
 

action_date: 2006-06-09
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Waives points of order against consideration of the conference report on H.R. 4939 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006).
 

action_date: 2006-06-12
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Waives points of order against consideration of the conference report on H.R. 4939 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 165 (Roll no. 255). (consideration: CR H3748-3749, H3752-3753; text: H3748-3749)
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3743)
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3743)
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3752-3753)
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Mr. Cole moved the previous question on the adoption of H. Res. 857 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 857.
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3743-3749)
action_date: 2006-06-09
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 191.
action_date: 2006-06-09
text: All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read when called up for consideration.
action_date: 2006-06-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-496, by Mr. Cole (OK).
action_date: 2006-06-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-496, by Mr. Cole (OK).
action_date: 2006-06-09
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the recent vote by the British National Association of Teachers in Further and Higher Education (NATFHE) to boycott Israeli academia.

Bill: 109-hres-858
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-27]
Introduced: 2006-06-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Academic freedom
Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Arab-Israeli conflict
Armed Forces and National Security
Boycott
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
College teachers
Colleges
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Education
Educational associations
Equality before the law
Europe
Gaza Strip
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Israel
Labor and Employment
Law
Middle East and North Africa
Military withdrawal
Minorities
Peace
Racial discrimination
South Africa
United Kingdom
West Bank

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-09
text: 
Condemns the vote by the British National Association of Teachers in Further and Higher Education (NATFHE) on May 29, 2006, to boycott Israeli academics and academic institutions that refuse to declare their opposition to the government and State of Israel. Finds NATFHE's criticism of Israeli policy particularly objectionable given the Israeli government's courageous and far-reaching contributions to peace. Urges the University and College Union (UCU) to nullify and void the NATFHE resolution and issue a statement deploring the campaign to boycott Israeli academia.
 
Commends the British government and leading academics for criticizing the NATFHE resolution. Deplores any comparison between Israel, where all citizens are equal before the law, and the former apartheid regime in South Africa. Urges governments and educators throughout the world to reaffirm the importance of academic freedom and open dialogue.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-06-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-09
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham and extending condolences to her family on her death.

Bill: 109-hres-859
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2006-06-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Artists
Arts
Arts, Culture, Religion
Authors and authorship
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congressional tributes
Education
Entertainers
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International Affairs
Performing arts
Teachers
Theater
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-09
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham. Recognizes her immeasurable contributions to the arts and all of humanity. Extends condolences to her family on her death. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
action_date: 2006-06-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2006-06-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-09
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the Government of Germany to take immediate action to combat sex trafficking in connection with the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-860
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2006-06-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Associations, institutions, etc.
Athletes
Child abuse
Child labor
Child sexual abuse
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Commerce
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Europe
Families
Forced labor
Germany
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International agencies
Labor and Employment
Nongovernmental organizations
Organized crime
Prostitution
Public service advertising
Slavery
Soccer
Sports and Recreation
Tourism
Treaties
United Nations
Victims of crimes
Women
Women's organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-09
text: 
Calls on the government of Germany to take action to combat sex trafficking in connection with the 2006 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup.
 
Urges European countries to support public awareness campaigns to educate the general public, particularly athletes, sports fans, and financial sponsors of the 2006 World Cup, about the potential for trafficking in human beings. 
 
 Encourages governments, international and nongovernmental organizations, 2006 World Cup sponsors, tour operators, and air transportation providers to join the efforts to end the sexual exploitation of women and girls and prevent trafficking in human beings.
 
Commends the &quot;Final Whistle--Stop Forced Prostitution Campaign&quot; launched by the National Council of German Women's Organizations and calls on sports associations, including FIFA, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), the German Football Association to support this campaign. 
 
Urges Germany and all countries to ratify or accede to, and to implement, the United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime and the United Nations Protocol to Prevent, Suppress, and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-27
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-06-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-06-22
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2006-06-22
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-06-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations.
action_date: 2006-06-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-06-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-09
text: Introduced in House
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 109-hres-862
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]
Introduced: 2006-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of H.R. 5576 (Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007) on the same day it is presented to the House.

action_date: 2006-06-12
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of H.R. 5576 (Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007) on the same day it is presented to the House.

action_date: 2006-06-13
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of H.R. 5576 (Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007) on the same day it is presented to the House.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 194 (Roll no. 258). (text: CR H3803)
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 194 (Roll no. 258).(text: CR H3803)
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3815-3816)
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 862, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 862.
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3803-3805)
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 192.
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-498, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-498, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be an increased Federal commitment to supporting the development of innovative advanced imaging technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment.

Bill: 109-hres-863
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]
Introduced: 2006-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Breast cancer
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to research
Imaging systems in medicine
Mammography
Medical research
Medical technology
Prostate cancer
Research and development
Research grants
Science, Technology, Communications
Technological innovations
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: 
Urges Congress and the executive branch to: (1) recognize the successful use of advanced imaging technologies in the fight against breast cancer; and (2) provide additional support for the research and development of technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment comparable to mammograms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1122)
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of shared housing in the United States.

Bill: 109-hres-864
Sponsor: Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2006-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Affordable housing
Group homes
Housing and Community Development
Social Welfare
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: 
States that the House of Representatives supports the establishment of a National Shared Housing Week to recognize the importance of shared housing in the United States and its role in increasing the number of housing units that are affordable and available to the people of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5576) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, Treasury, and Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-865
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]
Introduced: 2006-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5576) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, Treasury, and Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes purposes.
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5576 (Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 194 (Roll no. 262). (text: CR H3818)
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 194 (Roll no. 262).(text: CR H3818)
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 167 (Roll no. 261). (consideration: CR H3821)
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 865.
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3818-3822)
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 194.
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5576 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments.
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-501, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-501, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Sam Hornish, Jr. for winning the 90th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Bill: 109-hres-866
Sponsor: Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2006-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Automobile drivers
Congressional tributes
Indiana
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: 
Recognizes Sam Hornish, Jr., for his victory in the Indianapolis 500.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and accomplishments of James Cameron.

Bill: 109-hres-867
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Introduced: 2006-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Black history
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
History
Minorities
Museums
Racism
Victims of crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of James Cameron (founder of the America's Black Holocaust Museum).

action_date: 2006-06-20
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of James Cameron (founder of the America's Black Holocaust Museum).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4227)
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4227)
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 867.
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4226-4228)
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: Mr. Dent moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: Introduced in House