[House Calendars, Final - 109th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
H. Con. Res. 1.--
Regarding consent to
assemble outside the seat of government. Passed House Jan. 4,
2005. Received in Senate Jan. 6, 2005. Referred to Rules and
Administration Oct. 24, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 2.--
Providing for an
adjournment or recess of the two Houses. Passed House Jan. 4,
2005. Received in Senate and passed Jan. 6, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 5.--
Providing for the
acceptance of a statue of Sarah Winnemucca, presented by the
people of Nevada, for placement in National Statuary Hall, and
for other purposes. Referred to House Administration Jan. 4,
2005. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Mar. 1, 2005; Roll
No. 40: 418-0. Received in Senate and passed Mar. 2, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 6.--
Expressing the sense
of the Congress that the Department of Defense should continue
to exercise its statutory authority to support the activities
of the Boy Scouts of America, in particular the periodic
national and world Boy Scout Jamborees. Referred to Armed
Services Jan. 4, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed House Feb. 9,
2005; Roll No. 24: 418-7. Received in Senate Feb. 14, 2005.
Referred to Armed Services Feb. 17, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 16 (S. Con. Res. 7).--
Congratulating the people of Ukraine for
conducting a democratic, transparent, and fair runoff
presidential election on December 26, 2004, and congratulating
Viktor Yushchenko on his election as President of Ukraine and
his commitment to democracy and reform. Referred to
International Relations Jan. 6, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed
House amended Jan. 25, 2005; Roll No. 8: 392-1. Received in
Senate Jan. 26, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 18.--
Expressing the grave
concern of Congress regarding the continuing gross violations
of human rights and civil liberties of the Syrian and Lebanese
people by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic. Referred
to International Relations Jan. 6, 2005. Considered under
suspension of rules Mar. 16, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed
House amended Mar. 17, 2005; Roll No. 89: 402-3. Received in
Senate and referred to Foreign Relations Mar. 17, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 20.--
Providing for a joint
session of Congress to receive a message from the President.
Passed House Jan. 25, 2005. Received in Senate Jan. 26, 2005.
Passed Senate Jan. 31, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 21.--
Providing for an
adjournment or recess of the two Houses. Passed House Jan. 25,
2005. Received in Senate and passed Jan. 26, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 25.--
Recognizing the
contributions of Jibreel Khazan (Ezell Blair, Jr.), David
Richmond, Joseph McNeil, and Franklin McCain, the ``Greensboro
Four'', to the civil rights movement. Referred to Government
Reform Jan. 25, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed House Feb. 15,
2005; Roll No. 32: 424-0. Received in Senate and referred to
the Judiciary Feb. 16, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 26.--
Honoring the Tuskegee
Airmen for their bravery in fighting for our freedom in World
War II, and for their contribution in creating an integrated
United States Air Force. Referred to Armed Services Jan. 25,
2005. Rules suspended. Passed House Feb. 9, 2005; Roll No. 25:
423-0. Received in Senate Feb. 14, 2005. Referred to Armed
Services Feb. 17, 2005. Committee discharged. Passed Senate
May 10, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 30.--
Supporting the goals and
ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Referred to
Energy and Commerce Jan. 26, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed
House amended Feb. 9, 2005; Roll No. 26: 422-0. Received in
Senate Feb. 14, 2005. Referred to Health, Education, Labor,
and Pensions Feb. 17, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 32.--
Expressing the grave
concern of Congress regarding the occupation of the Republic
of Lebanon by the Syrian Arab Republic. Referred to
International Relations Jan. 26, 2005. Considered under
suspension of rules Mar. 16, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed
House amended Mar. 17, 2005; Roll No. 84: 419-1. Received in
Senate and referred to Foreign Relations Mar. 17, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 34.--
Honoring the life and
contributions of Yogi Bhajan, a leader of Sikhs, and
expressing condolences to the Sikh community on his passing.
Referred to International Relations Jan. 26, 2005. Rules
suspended. Passed House Apr. 5, 2005; Roll No. 93: 405-0.
Received in Senate and passed Apr. 6, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 36 (H. Res. 59).--
Expressing the continued
support of Congress for equal access of military recruiters to
institutions of higher education. Referred to Armed Services
and in addition to Education and the Workforce Feb. 1, 2005.
Passed House Feb. 2, 2005; Roll No. 16: 327-84.
H. Con. Res. 39.--
Providing for an
adjournment of the House. Passed House Feb. 1, 2005. Received
in Senate and passed Feb. 2, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 41.--
Recognizing the second
century of Big Brothers Big Sisters, and supporting the
mission and goals of that organization. Referred to Government
Reform Feb. 1, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed House Apr. 26,
2005. Received in Senate Apr. 27, 2005. Passed Senate Apr. 29
(Legislative day of Apr. 28), 2005.
H. Con. Res. 44.--
Recognizing the historical
significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo. Referred
to International Relations Feb. 2, 2005. Rules suspended.
Passed House June 7, 2005; Roll No. 228: 405-0. Received in
Senate and referred to the Judiciary June 8, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 45.--
Recognizing the benefits
and importance of school-based music education, and for other
purposes. Referred to Education and the Workforce Feb. 2,
2005. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Mar. 1, 2005.
Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor,
and Pensions Mar. 2, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 47.--
Commending the
establishment in College Point, New York, of the first
kindergarten in the United States. Referred to Education and
the Workforce Feb. 8, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed House
amended June 13, 2005. Received in Senate and referred to
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions June 14, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 53.--
Expressing the sense of the
Congress regarding the issuance of the 500,000th design patent
by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Referred to
the Judiciary Feb. 10, 2005. Reported Mar. 17, 2005; Rept.
109-22. House Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House Apr. 19,
2005. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary Apr.
20, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 59.--
Recognizing the
contributions of African-American basketball teams and players
for their achievements, dedication, and contributions to the
sport of basketball and to the Nation. Referred to Government
Reform Feb. 14, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 6,
2005. Received in Senate and referred to Commerce, Science and
Transportation Oct. 7 (Legislative day of Oct. 6), 2005.
Committee discharged. Passed Senate Dec. 22 (Legislative day
of Dec. 21), 2005.
H. Con. Res. 63.--
Permitting the use of the
rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the
commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the
Holocaust. Referred to House Administration Feb. 15, 2005.
Rules suspended. Passed House Mar. 1, 2005; Roll No. 41: 416-
0. Received in Senate and passed Mar. 2, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 66.--
Providing for the
adjournment or recess of the two Houses. Passed House Feb. 16,
2005. Received in Senate and passed Feb. 17, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 67.--
Honoring the soldiers of
the Army's Black Corps of Engineers for their contributions in
constructing the Alaska-Canada highway during World War II and
recognizing the importance of these contributions to the
subsequent integration of the military. Referred to
Transportation and Infrastructure Feb. 16, 2005. Committee
discharged. Passed House Feb. 17, 2005. Received in Senate and
referred to Armed Services Feb. 17, 2005. Committee
discharged. Passed Senate Sept. 14, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 71.--
Expressing the sense of
Congress that there should be established a Caribbean-American
Heritage Month. Referred to Government Reform Feb. 17, 2005.
Rules suspended. Passed House June 27, 2005. Received in
Senate and referred to the Judiciary June 28, 2005. Committee
discharged. Passed Senate Feb. 14, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 73.--
Supporting the goals and
ideals of National High School Seniors Voter Registration Day.
Referred to House Administration Feb. 17, 2005. Rules
suspended. Passed House Dec. 5, 2006. Received in Senate Dec.
6, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 79.--
Permitting the use of the
rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to award a Congressional
gold medal to Jackie Robinson (posthumously), in recognition
of his many contributions to the Nation. Referred to House
Administration Mar. 1, 2005. Committee discharged. Passed
House Mar. 1, 2005. Received in Senate and passed Mar. 1,
2005.
H. Con. Res. 81.--
Expressing the sense of
Congress regarding the two-year anniversary of the human
rights crackdown in Cuba. Referred to International Relations
Mar. 2, 2005. Considered under suspension of rules Apr. 26,
2005. Rules suspended. Passed House Apr. 27, 2005; Roll No.
137: 398-27. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign
Relations Apr. 28, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 86.--
Authorizing the use of the
Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.
Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Mar. 3, 2005.
Rules suspended. Passed House May 10, 2005. Received in Senate
May 11, 2005. Passed Senate May 12, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 89.--
Honoring the life of Sister
Dorothy Stang. Referred to International Relations Mar. 9,
2005. Rules suspended. Passed House May 23, 2005. Received in
Senate and referred to the Judiciary May 24, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 90.--
Conveying the sympathy of
Congress to the families of the young women murdered in the
State of Chihuahua, Mexico, and encouraging increased United
States involvement in bringing an end to these crimes.
Referred to International Relations Mar. 9, 2005. Rules
suspended. Passed House amended May 2, 2006. Received in
Senate and passed May 3, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 95 (H. Res. 154) (H. Res. 248) (H.J. Res. 47) (S.
Con. Res. 18).--
Establishing
the congressional budget for the United States Government for
fiscal year 2006, revising appropriate budgetary levels for
fiscal year 2005, and setting forth appropriate budgetary
levels for fiscal years 2007 through 2010. Reported from the
Budget Mar. 11, 2005; Rept. 109-17. Union Calendar. Considered
Mar. 16, 2005. Passed House Mar. 17, 2005; Roll No. 88: 218-
214. Received in Senate and passed with amendment Apr. 4,
2005. Senate insisted on its amendment and asked for a
conference Apr. 4, 2005. House disagreed to Senate amendment
and agreed to a conference Apr. 26, 2005. Conference report
filed in the House Apr. 28, 2005; Rept. 109-62. House agreed
to conference report Apr. 28, 2005; Roll No. 149: 214-211.
Senate agreed to conference report Apr. 28, 2005; Roll No.
114: 52-47.
H. Con. Res. 96.--
Recognizing the
significance of African American women in the United States
scientific community. Referred to Science Mar. 15, 2005. Rules
suspended. Passed House amended Apr. 26, 2005. Received in
Senate and referred to the Judiciary Apr. 27, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 98.--
Expressing the grave
concern of Congress regarding the recent passage of the anti-
secession law by the National People's Congress of the
People's Republic of China. Referred to International
Relations Mar. 15, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed House Mar.
16, 2005; Roll No. 81: 424-4. Received in Senate and referred
to Foreign Relations Mar. 17, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 99.--
Expressing the need for
enhanced public awareness of traumatic brain injury and
support for the designation of a National Brain Injury
Awareness Month. Referred to Energy and Commerce Mar. 15,
2005. Rules suspended. Passed House May 3, 2006. Received in
Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
May 4, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 103.--
Providing for an adjournment of
the two Houses. Passed House Mar. 17, 2005. Received in Senate
Mar. 17, 2005. Passed Senate Mar. 19, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 125.--
Expressing support for the
designation and goals of ``Hire a Veteran Week'' and
encouraging the President to issue a proclamation supporting
those goals. Referred to Veterans' Affairs and in addition to
Armed Services Apr. 6, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed House
July 24, 2006. Received in Senate and referred to Veterans'
Affairs July 25, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 126.--
Expressing the condolences and
deepest sympathies of the Congress in the aftermath of the
recent school shooting at Red Lake High School in Red Lake,
Minnesota. Referred to Education and the Workforce Apr. 6,
2005. Rules suspended. Passed House Apr. 20, 2005; Roll No.
113: 424-0. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary
Apr. 21, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 127.--
Calling on the Government of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria to transfer Charles Ghankay
Taylor, former President of the Republic of Liberia, to the
Special Court for Sierra Leone to be tried for war crimes,
crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of
international humanitarian law. Referred to International
Relations Apr. 12, 2005. Considered under suspension of rules
May 3, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed House May 4, 2005; Roll
No. 155: 421-1. Received in Senate May 9, 2005. Passed Senate
May 10, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 128.--
Expressing the sense of Congress
that the Government of the Russian Federation should issue a
clear and unambiguous statement of admission and condemnation
of the illegal occupation and annexation by the Soviet Union
from 1940 to 1991 of the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia,
and Lithuania. Referred to International Relations Apr. 12,
2005. Committee discharged. Passed House amended July 22,
2005. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign Relations
July 25, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 135.--
Authorizing the use of the
Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics
Law Enforcement Torch Run. Referred to Transportation and
Infrastructure Apr. 19, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed House
May 10, 2005. Received in Senate May 11, 2005. Passed Senate
May 12, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 136.--
Authorizing the use of the
Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial
Service. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Apr.
19, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed House May 10, 2005. Received
in Senate May 11, 2005. Passed Senate May 12, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 145.--
Expressing the sense of Congress
in support of a national bike month and in appreciation of
cyclists and others for promoting bicycle safety and the
benefits of cycling. Referred to Transportation and
Infrastructure and in addition to Energy and Commerce May 5,
2005. Reported from Transportation and Infrastructure July 17,
2006; Rept. 109-570, Pt. I. Energy and Commerce discharged.
July 17, 2006. House Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House
July 25, 2006. Received in Senate and referred to Commerce,
Science and Transportation July 26, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 149.--
Recognizing the 57th anniversary
of the independence of the State of Israel. Referred to
International Relations May 11, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed
House amended May 23, 2005; Roll No. 202: 397-0. Received in
Senate and referred to Foreign Relations May 24, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 152.--
Commemorating Mystic Seaport:
the Museum of America and the Sea in recognition of its 75th
year. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure May 16,
2005. Reported amended June 13, 2005; Rept. 109-121. House
Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House amended June 27, 2005.
Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary June 28,
2005.
H. Con. Res. 153.--
Welcoming His Excellency Hamid
Karzai, the President of Afghanistan, on the occasion of his
visit to the United States in May 2005 and expressing support
for a strong and enduring strategic partnership between the
United States and Afghanistan. Referred to International
Relations May 16, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed House May 23,
2005. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign Relations May
24, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 155.--
Urging the Government of the
Republic of Albania to ensure that the parliamentary elections
to be held on July 3, 2005, are conducted in accordance with
international standards for free and fair elections. Referred
to International Relations May 17, 2005. Rules suspended.
Passed House June 27, 2005; Roll No. 323: 369-1. Received in
Senate and referred to Foreign Relations June 28, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 159.--
Recognizing the sacrifices being
made by the families of members of the Armed Forces and
supporting the designation of a week as National Military
Families Week. Referred to Armed Services May 19, 2005. Rules
suspended. Passed House amended June 8, 2005. Received in
Senate and passed June 9, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 160.--
Recognizing the historical
significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing
the sense of Congress that history should be regarded as a
means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of
the future. Referred to Government Reform May 19, 2005. Rules
suspended. Passed House June 21, 2005; Roll No. 292: 425-0.
Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary June 22,
2005.
H. Con. Res. 161.--
Authorizing the use of the
Capitol Grounds for an event to commemorate the 10th
Anniversary of the Million Man March. Referred to
Transportation and Infrastructure May 19, 2005. Rules
suspended. Passed House Oct. 6, 2005. Received in Senate and
passed Oct. 7 (Legislative day of Oct. 6), 2005.
H. Con. Res. 163.--
Honoring the Sigma Chi
Fraternity on the occasion of its 150th Anniversary. Referred
to Education and the Workforce May 23, 2005. Rules suspended.
Passed House amended June 13, 2005. Received in Senate and
referred to the Judiciary June 14, 2005. Committee discharged.
Passed Senate June 22, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 167.--
Providing for a conditional
adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional
recess or adjournment of the Senate. Passed House May 26,
2005. Received in Senate and passed May 26, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 168.--
Condemning the Democratic
People's Republic of Korea for the abductions and continued
captivity of citizens of the Republic of Korea and Japan as
acts of terrorism and gross violations of human rights.
Referred to International Relations May 26, 2005. Rules
suspended. Passed House amended July 11, 2005; Roll No. 363:
362-1. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign Relations
July 12, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 175.--
Acknowledging African
descendants of the transatlantic slave trade in all of the
Americas with an emphasis on descendants in Latin America and
the Caribbean, recognizing the injustices suffered by these
African descendants, and recommending that the United States
and the international community work to improve the situation
of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the
Caribbean. Referred to International Relations June 8, 2005.
Rules suspended. Passed House amended July 18, 2005; Roll No.
381: 382-6. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign
Relations July 20, 2005. Committee discharged. Passed Senate
Nov. 16, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 178.--
Recognizing the need to pursue
research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure
for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, supporting the goals and
ideals of National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness
Week, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Commerce
June 14, 2005. Considered under suspension of rules Sept. 28,
2005. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Sept. 29, 2005;
Roll No. 508: 401-0. Received in Senate and referred to
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Sept. 30, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 180.--
To support initiatives developed
by the Firefighter Life Safety Summit and the mission of the
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the United States
Fire Administration to reduce firefighter fatalities and
injuries, to encourage implementation of the new ``Everyone
Goes Home'' campaign to make firefighter safety a national
priority, and to support the goals of the national ``stand
down'' called by fire organizations. Referred to Science June
16, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed House June 21, 2005.
Received in Senate and referred to Commerce, Science and
Transportation June 22, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 181.--
Supporting the goals and ideals
of National Life Insurance Awareness Month, and for other
purposes. Referred to Government Reform June 17, 2005. Rules
suspended. Passed House amended July 25, 2005; Roll No. 418:
377-4. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary July
26, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 188.--
Honoring the members of the
United States Air Force who were killed in the June 25, 1996,
terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers United States military
housing compound near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Referred to Armed
Services June 23, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed House June 27,
2005. Received in Senate and referred to Armed Services June
28, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 190.--
Expressing the sense of the
Congress that the Russian Federation should fully protect the
freedoms of all religious communities without distinction,
whether registered and unregistered, as stipulated by the
Russian Constitution and international standards. Referred to
International Relations June 23, 2005. Considered under
suspension of rules Mar. 14, 2006. Rules suspended. Passed
House Mar. 15, 2006; Roll No. 42: 411-1. Received in Senate
and referred to Foreign Relations Mar. 16 (Legislative day of
Mar. 15), 2006.
H. Con. Res. 191.--
Commemorating the 60th
anniversary of the conclusion of the war in the Pacific and
honoring veterans of both the Pacific and Atlantic theaters of
the Second World War. Referred to International Relations June
24, 2005. Considered under suspension of rules July 13, 2005.
Rules suspended. Passed House amended July 14, 2005; Roll No.
379: 399-0. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign
Relations July 14, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 196.--
Honoring the pilots of United
States commercial air carriers who volunteer to participate in
the Federal flight deck officer program. Referred to Homeland
Security June 30, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed House Dec. 7,
2005; Roll No. 614: 413-2. Received in Senate and referred to
Commerce, Science and Transportation Dec. 12, 2005. Committee
discharged. Passed Senate Dec. 22 (Legislative day of Dec.
21), 2005.
H. Con. Res. 198.--
Providing for an adjournment or
recess of the two Houses. Passed House June 30, 2005. Received
in Senate June 30, 2005. Passed Senate July 1 (Legislative day
of June 30), 2005.
H. Con. Res. 202.--
Permitting the use of the
rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to honor Constantino
Brumidi on the 200th anniversary of his birth. Referred to
House Administration June 30, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed
House July 20, 2005. Received in Senate and passed July 21,
2005.
H. Con. Res. 208.--
Recognizing the 50th anniversary
of Rosa Louise Parks' refusal to give up her seat on the bus
and the subsequent desegregation of American society. Referred
to the Judiciary July 13, 2005. Reported July 27, 2005; Rept.
109-193. House Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House Sept.
14, 2005. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary
Sept. 15, 2005. Committee discharged. Passed Senate Nov. 18,
2005.
H. Con. Res. 209.--
Supporting the goals and ideals
of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and expressing the sense
of Congress that Congress should raise awareness of domestic
violence in the United States and its devastating effects on
families. Referred to Government Reform July 14, 2005. Rules
suspended. Passed House Sept. 27, 2005; Roll No. 496: 404-0.
Received in Senate Sept. 28, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 210.--
Supporting the goal of
eliminating suffering and death due to cancer by the year
2015. Referred to Energy and Commerce July 18, 2005. Rules
suspended. Passed House amended Sept. 19, 2006; Roll No. 451:
403-0. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions Sept. 20, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 212 (H.R. 3377).--
To correct technical errors
in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 3377. Passed House July 21,
2005. Received in Senate and passed July 21, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 216.--
Expressing the sense of the
Congress that, as Congress observes the 40th anniversary of
the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and encourages all Americans to
do the same, it will advance the legacy of the Voting Rights
Act of 1965 by ensuring the continued effectiveness of the Act
to protect the voting rights of all Americans. Referred to the
Judiciary July 22, 2005. Reported July 27, 2005; Rept. 109-
195.
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H. Con. Res. 218.--
Recognizing the centennial of
sustained immigration from the Philippines to the United
States and acknowledging the contributions of our Filipino-
American community to our country over the last century.
Referred to Government Reform July 26, 2005. Rules suspended.
Passed House Dec. 13, 2005. Received in Senate Dec. 14, 2005.
Passed Senate with amendment Dec. 15, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 222.--
Supporting the goals and ideals
of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
Referred to Government Reform July 27, 2005. Rules suspended.
Passed House amended Sept. 28, 2006. Received in Senate Sept.
28, 2006. Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Nov. 13, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 225.--
Providing for an adjournment or
recess of the two Houses. Passed House July 28, 2005; Roll No.
452: 404-16. Received in Senate and passed July 28, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 226 (H.R. 3).--
Providing
for a correction to the enrollment of H.R. 3. Passed House
July 29 (Legislative day of July 28), 2005. Received in Senate
and passed July 29, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 230.--
Expressing the sense of the
Congress that the Russian Federation must protect intellectual
property rights. Referred to Ways and Means July 28, 2005.
Rules suspended. Passed House Nov. 16, 2005; Roll No. 593:
421-2. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign Relations
Nov. 17, 2005. Foreign Relations discharged Dec. 22
(Legislative day of Dec. 21), 2005. Referred to Finance Dec.
22 (Legislative day of Dec. 21), 2005. Committee discharged.
Passed Senate Dec. 22 (Legislative day of Dec. 21), 2005.
H. Con. Res. 235 (S. Con. Res. 71).--
Expressing the sense of the Congress that States should
require candidates for driver's licenses to demonstrate an
ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in
the proximity of a potentially visually impaired individual.
Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Sept. 7, 2005.
Reported June 20, 2006; Rept. 109-513. House Calendar. Rules
suspended. Passed House July 25, 2006. Received in Senate and
referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation July 26,
2006. Committee discharged. Passed Senate Sept. 25, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 237.--
Expressing the sense of Congress
welcoming President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan to the United
States on September 20, 2005. Referred to International
Relations Sept. 8, 2005. Committee discharged. Passed House
amended Sept. 15, 2005. Received in Senate and referred to
Foreign Relations Sept. 19, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 238.--
Honoring the victims of the
Cambodian genocide that took place from April 1975 to January
1979. Referred to International Relations Sept. 8, 2005. Rules
suspended. Passed House amended Dec. 14, 2005. Received in
Senate Dec. 15, 2005. Referred to Foreign Relations Jan. 27,
2006.
H. Con. Res. 240.--
Supporting the goals and ideals
of a national day of prayer and remembrance for the victims of
Hurricane Katrina and encouraging all Americans to observe
that day. Referred to Government Reform Sept. 13, 2005. Rules
suspended. Passed House Sept. 14, 2005. Received in Senate and
referred to the Judiciary Sept. 15, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 242.--
Providing for acceptance of a
statue of Po'Pay, presented by the State of New Mexico, for
placement in National Statuary Hall, and for other purposes.
Referred to House Administration Sept. 14, 2005. Rules
suspended. Passed House Sept. 21, 2005. Received in Senate and
passed Sept. 21, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 245.--
Expressing the sense of Congress
that the United States Supreme Court should speedily find the
use of the Pledge of Allegiance in schools to be consistent
with the Constitution of the United States. Referred to the
Judiciary Sept. 15, 2005. Considered under suspension of rules
Sept. 28, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 29, 2005;
Roll No. 504: 383-31. Received in Senate and referred to the
Judiciary Sept. 30, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 248.--
Honoring the life and work of
Simon Wiesenthal and reaffirming the commitment of Congress to
the fight against anti-Semitism and intolerance in all forms,
in all forums, and in all nations. Referred to International
Relations Sept. 20, 2005. Considered under suspension of rules
Oct. 6, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Oct. 7,
2005; Roll No. 520: 354-0. Received in Senate and referred to
Foreign Relations Oct. 17, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 252.--
Expressing the sense of Congress
that the Government of the United States should actively
support the aspirations of the democratic political and social
forces in the Republic of Nicaragua toward an immediate and
full restoration of functioning democracy in that country.
Referred to International Relations Sept. 27, 2005. Rules
suspended. Passed House amended Dec. 14, 2005. Received in
Senate Dec. 15, 2005. Referred to Foreign Relations Jan. 27,
2006.
H. Con. Res. 260.--
Recognizing the 40th anniversary
of the Second Vatican Council's Declaration on the Relation of
the Church to Non-Christian Religions, Nostra Aetate, and the
continuing need for mutual interreligious respect and
dialogue. Referred to International Relations Oct. 6, 2005.
Rules suspended. Passed House amended Nov. 7, 2005; Roll No.
570: 349-0. Received in Senate Nov. 8, 2005. Passed Senate
Nov. 10, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 263.--
Providing for a conditional
adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional
recess or adjournment of the Senate. Passed House Oct. 7,
2005. Received in Senate and passed Oct. 7 (Legislative day of
Oct. 6), 2005.
H. Con. Res. 267.--
Expressing the sense of the
Congress upholding the Makah Tribe treaty rights. Referred to
Resources Oct. 17, 2005. Reported amended Nov. 10, 2005; Rept.
109-283.
House Calendar................................................House 116
H. Con. Res. 268.--
Expressing the sense of the
Congress regarding oversight of the Internet Corporation for
Assigned Names and Numbers. Referred to Energy and Commerce
Oct. 18, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed House Nov. 16, 2005;
Roll No. 594: 423-0. Received in Senate and referred to
Commerce, Science and Transportation Nov. 17, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 269.--
Recognizing the 40th anniversary
of the White House Fellows Program. Referred to Government
Reform Oct. 20, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 25,
2005; Roll No. 537: 401-0. Received in Senate and referred to
the Judiciary Oct. 26, 2005. Committee discharged. Passed
Senate Nov. 15, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 273.--
Recognizing the 50th anniversary
of the Montgomery bus boycott. Referred to Government Reform
Oct. 25, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed House Dec. 6, 2005.
Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary Dec. 12,
2005.
H. Con. Res. 275.--
Expressing the sense of Congress
regarding the education curriculum in the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia. Referred to International Relations Oct. 26, 2005.
Considered under suspension of rules Dec. 18, 2005. Rules
suspended. Passed House Dec. 19 (Legislative day of Dec. 18),
2005; Roll No. 671: 351-1. Received in Senate Dec. 19, 2005.
Referred to Foreign Relations Jan. 27, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 276 (H.R. 3765).--
Requesting the President to
return to the House of Representatives the enrollment of H.R.
3765 so that the Clerk of the House may reenroll the bill in
accordance with the action of the two Houses. Passed House
Oct. 26, 2005. Received in Senate and passed Oct. 27, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 280.--
Mourning the horrific loss of
life caused by the floods and mudslides that occurred in
October 2005 in Central America and Mexico and expressing the
sense of Congress that the United States should do everything
possible to assist the affected people and communities.
Referred to International Relations Oct. 27, 2005. Rules
suspended. Passed House amended Dec. 6, 2005. Received in
Senate and referred to Foreign Relations Dec. 12, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 281.--
Congratulating the Chicago White
Sox on winning the 2005 World Series. Referred to Government
Reform Oct. 27, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed House Nov. 2,
2005. Received in Senate Nov. 4, 2005. Referred to Commerce,
Science and Transportation Jan. 27, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 284.--
Expressing the sense of Congress
with respect to the 2005 presidential and parliamentary
elections in Egypt. Referred to International Relations Oct.
27, 2005. Considered under suspension of rules Dec. 18, 2005.
Rules suspended. Passed House amended Dec. 19 (Legislative day
of Dec. 18), 2005; Roll No. 667: 388-22. Received in Senate
Dec. 19, 2005. Referred to Foreign Relations Jan. 27, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 288.--
Recognizing the 30th anniversary
of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children
Act of 1975 and reaffirming support for the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act so that all children with
disabilities have access to a free appropriate public
education in the least restrictive environment. Referred to
Education and the Workforce Nov. 2, 2005. Rules suspended.
Passed House Nov. 15, 2005. Received in Senate and referred to
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Nov. 16, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 294.--
Calling on the international
community to condemn the Laogai, the system of forced labor
prison camps in the People's Republic of China, as a tool for
suppression maintained by the Chinese Government. Referred to
International Relations Nov. 9, 2005. Considered under
suspension of rules Dec. 14, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed
House amended Dec. 16, 2005; Roll No. 647: 413-1. Received in
Senate Dec. 16, 2005. Referred to Foreign Relations Jan. 27,
2006.
H. Con. Res. 300.--
Paying tribute to Shirley Horn
in recognition of her many achievements and contributions to
the world of jazz and American culture. Referred to Education
and the Workforce Nov. 16, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed House
amended Feb. 15, 2006. Received in Senate and referred to the
Judiciary Feb. 16, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 307.--
Providing for a conditional
adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional
recess or adjournment of the Senate. Passed House Nov. 18,
2005. Received in Senate and passed Nov. 18, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 308 (H. Res. 572) (H.R. 3058).--
Directing the Clerk of the House
of Representatives to make a technical correction in the
enrollment of H.R. 3058. Referred to Appropriations and in
addition to House Administration Nov. 18, 2005. Passed House
pursuant to H. Res. 572 Nov. 18, 2005. Received in Senate and
passed pursuant to a special order Nov. 21, 2005.
H. Con. Res. 312.--
Urging the Government of the
Russian Federation to withdraw or modify proposed legislation
that would have the effect of severely restricting the
establishment, operations, and activities of domestic and
foreign nongovernmental organizations in the Russian
Federation. Referred to International Relations Dec. 8, 2005.
Considered under suspension of rules Dec. 14, 2005. Rules
suspended. Passed House amended Dec. 15, 2005; Roll No. 641:
405-15. Received in Senate Dec. 16, 2005. Referred to Foreign
Relations Jan. 27, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 315.--
Urging the President to issue a
proclamation for the observance of an American Jewish History
Month. Referred to Government Reform Dec. 14, 2005. Considered
under suspension of rules Dec. 14, 2005. Rules suspended.
Passed House Dec. 15, 2005; Roll No. 638: 423-0. Received in
Senate Dec. 16, 2005. Referred to the Judiciary Jan. 27, 2006.
Committee discharged. Passed Senate Feb. 14, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 317.--
Requesting the President to
issue a proclamation annually calling upon the people of the
United States to observe Global Family Day, One Day of Peace
and Sharing, and for other purposes. Referred to International
Relations Dec. 15, 2005. Rules suspended. Passed House amended
Sept. 19, 2006. Received in Senate Sept. 20, 2006. Referred to
Foreign Relations Nov. 13, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 319.--
Expressing the sense of the
Congress regarding the successful and substantial
contributions of the amendments to the patent and trademark
laws that were enacted in 1980 (Public Law 96-517; commonly
known as the ``Bayh-Dole Act''), on the occasion of the 25th
anniversary of its enactment. Referred to the Judiciary Dec.
16, 2005. Reported Apr. 5, 2006; Rept. 109-409.
House Calendar................................................House 162
H. Con. Res. 320.--
Calling on the Government of the
Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and
unconditionally release Dr. Pham Hong Son and other political
prisoners and prisoners of conscience, and other purposes.
Referred to International Relations Dec. 16, 2005. Considered
under suspension of rules Apr. 5, 2006. Rules suspended.
Passed House amended Apr. 6, 2006; Roll No. 96: 425-1.
Received in Senate and referred to Foreign Relations Apr. 6,
2006.
H. Con. Res. 322.--
Expressing the Sense of Congress
regarding the contribution of the USO to the morale and
welfare of our servicemen and women of our armed forces and
their families. Referred to Armed Services Dec. 16, 2005.
Rules suspended. Passed House amended Feb. 14, 2006; Roll No.
8: 407-0. Received in Senate and referred to Armed Services
Feb. 15, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 324 (S. 1281).--
Directing the
Secretary of the Senate to make a technical correction in the
enrollment of S. 1281. Passed House Dec. 17, 2005. Received in
Senate Dec. 17, 2005. Passed Senate Dec. 22 (Legislative day
of Dec. 21), 2005.
H. Con. Res. 326.--
Providing for the sine die
adjournment of the first session of the One Hundred Ninth
Congress. Passed House Dec. 19 (Legislative day of Dec. 18),
2005. Received in Senate Dec. 19, 2005. Passed Senate Dec. 22
(Legislative day of Dec. 21), 2005.
H. Con. Res. 331.--
Honoring the sacrifice and
courage of the 12 coal miners killed and the stamina and
courage of the one who survived the mine disaster in Sago,
West Virginia, and the sacrifice and courage of the two coal
miners killed in the Aracoma Alma mine disaster, and
recognizing the rescue crews for their outstanding efforts in
the aftermath of the tragedies. Referred to Education and the
Workforce Jan. 31, 2006. Rules suspended. Passed House amended
Feb. 8, 2006. Received in Senate and passed Feb. 9, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 332.--
Providing for a conditional
adjournment of the House of Representatives. Passed House Feb.
1, 2006. Received in Senate and passed Feb. 1, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 335.--
Honoring and praising the
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on
the occasion of its 97th anniversary. Referred to the
Judiciary Feb. 8, 2006. Rules suspended. Passed House Mar. 1,
2006. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary Mar. 2,
2006. Committee discharged. Passed Senate May 10, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 338.--
Expressing the sense of Congress
regarding the activities of Islamist terrorist organizations
in the Western Hemisphere. Referred to International Relations
Feb. 8, 2006. Rules suspended. Passed House June 12, 2006;
Roll No. 254: 364-0. Received in Senate and referred to
Foreign Relations June 13, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 341.--
Condemning the Government of
Iran for violating its international nuclear nonproliferation
obligations and expressing support for efforts to report Iran
to the United Nations Security Council. Referred to
International Relations Feb. 15, 2006. Passed House Feb. 16,
2006; Roll No. 12: 404-4. Received in Senate and referred to
Foreign Relations Feb. 16, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 343.--
Recognizing the 50th anniversary
of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities.
Referred to Education and the Workforce Feb. 15, 2006. Rules
suspended. Passed House Dec. 7, 2006. Received in Senate Dec.
8, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 345.--
Providing for an adjournment or
recess of the two Houses. Passed House Feb. 16, 2006. Received
in Senate Feb. 16, 2006. Passed Senate Feb. 17, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 347.--
Honoring the National
Association of State Veterans Homes and the 119 State veterans
homes providing long-term care to veterans that are
represented by that association for their contributions to the
health care of veterans and the health-care system of the
Nation. Referred to Veterans' Affairs Feb. 16, 2006. Rules
suspended. Passed House July 24, 2006. Received in Senate and
referred to Veterans' Affairs July 25, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 349.--
Authorizing the use of the
Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.
Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Mar. 1, 2006.
Reported Apr. 25, 2006; Rept. 109-416. House Calendar.
Considered under suspension of rules Apr. 25, 2006. Rules
suspended. Passed House Apr. 27, 2006. Received in Senate May
1, 2006. Passed Senate May 2, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 350.--
Permitting the use of the
rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the
commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the
Holocaust. Referred to House Administration Mar. 2, 2006.
Rules suspended. Passed House Mar. 14, 2006. Received in
Senate Mar. 15, 2006. Passed Senate Mar. 16 (Legislative day
of Mar. 15), 2006.
H. Con. Res. 353.--
Commending the people of the
Republic of Haiti for holding democratic elections on February
7, 2006, and congratulating President-elect Rene Garcia Preval
on his victory in these elections. Referred to International
Relations Mar. 8, 2006. Rules suspended. Passed House Mar. 28,
2006. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign Relations
Mar. 29, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 354.--
Expressing the continued support
of Congress for requiring an institution of higher education
to provide military recruiters with access to the
institution's campus and students at least equal in quality
and scope to that which is provided to any other employer in
order to be eligible for the receipt of certain Federal funds.
Referred to Armed Services and in addition to Education and
the Workforce Mar. 8, 2006. Rules suspended. Passed House Mar.
14, 2006; Roll No. 39: 347-65. Received in Senate and referred
to Armed Services Mar. 15, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 355.--
Recognizing the benefits and
importance of school-based music education, and for other
purposes. Referred to Education and the Workforce Mar. 9,
2006. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Apr. 4, 2006.
Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor,
and Pensions Apr. 5, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 357.--
Supporting the goals and ideals
of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. Referred to
Energy and Commerce Mar. 14, 2006. Considered under suspension
of rules Apr. 25, 2006. Rules suspended. Passed House Apr. 27,
2006. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions May 1, 2006. Committee discharged. Passed
Senate May 24, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 359.--
Authorizing the use of the
Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics
Law Enforcement Torch Run. Referred to Transportation and
Infrastructure Mar. 16, 2006. Reported May 2, 2006; Rept. 109-
448. House Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House May 3,
2006; Roll No. 114: 417-0. Received in Senate and passed May
4, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 360.--
Authorizing the use of the
Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial
Service. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Mar.
16, 2006. Rules suspended. Passed House Apr. 5, 2006. Received
in Senate and passed Apr. 6, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 361.--
Providing for an adjournment or
recess of the two Houses. Passed House Mar. 16, 2006. Received
in Senate and passed Mar. 16 (Legislative day of Mar. 15),
2006.
H. Con. Res. 365.--
Urging the Government of China
to reinstate all licenses of Gao Zhisheng and his law firm,
remove all legal and political obstacles for lawyers
attempting to defend criminal cases in China, including
politically sensitive cases, and revise law and practice in
China so that it conforms to international standards. Referred
to International Relations Mar. 28, 2006. Rules suspended.
Passed House Apr. 26, 2006; Roll No. 104: 421-0. Received in
Senate and referred to Foreign Relations Apr. 27, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 366.--
To congratulate the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration on the 25th anniversary
of the first flight of the Space Transportation System, to
honor Commander John Young and the Pilot Robert Crippen, who
flew Space Shuttle Columbia on April 12-14, 1981, on its first
orbital test flight, and to commend the men and women of the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration and all those
supporting America's space program for their accomplishments
and their role in inspiring the American people. Referred to
Science Mar. 29, 2006. Rules suspended. Passed House Apr. 6,
2006; Roll No. 99: 422-0. Received in Senate Apr. 6, 2006.
Passed Senate Apr. 7, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 367.--
Honoring and praising the
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution on the
100th anniversary of being granted its Congressional Charter.
Referred to the Judiciary Mar. 29, 2006. Rules suspended.
Passed House June 20, 2006. Received in Senate June 21, 2006.
Passed Senate June 26, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 368.--
Expressing the sense of the
Congress with respect to honoring the goals and ideals of
Alex's Lemonade Stand Days, June 9 through 11, 2006. Referred
to Energy and Commerce Mar. 29, 2006. Rules suspended. Passed
House June 12, 2006. Received in Senate and referred to the
Judiciary June 13, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 370.--
Expressing the sense of the
Congress that Saudi Arabia should fully live up to its World
Trade Organization commitments and end all aspects of any
boycott on Israel. Referred to Ways and Means and in addition
to International Relations Mar. 29, 2006. Rules suspended.
Passed House Apr. 5, 2006. Received in Senate and referred to
Finance Apr. 6, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 371 (S. Con. Res. 85).--
Honoring and congratulating the Minnesota National Guard,
on its 150th anniversary, for its spirit of dedication and
service to the State of Minnesota and the Nation and
recognizing that the role of the National Guard, the Nation's
citizen-soldier based militia, which was formed before the
United States Army, has been and still is extremely important
to the security and freedom of the Nation. Referred to Armed
Services Mar. 30, 2006. Rules suspended. Passed House Apr. 5,
2006. Received in Senate and passed Apr. 6, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 372.--
Recognizing the 50th Anniversary
of the Interstate Highway System. Referred to Transportation
and Infrastructure Mar. 30, 2006. Reported amended June 13,
2006; Rept. 109-499. House Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed
House amended June 13, 2006. Received in Senate and referred
to Environment and Public Works June 14, 2006. Committee
discharged. Passed Senate June 19, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 376 (H. Res. 766) (H. Res. 817) (S. Con. Res. 83).--
Est
ablishing the congressional budget for the United States
Government for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth appropriate
budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 through 2011. Reported
from the Budget Mar. 31, 2006; Rept. 109-402. Union Calendar.
Considered Apr. 6, 2006. Passed House amended May 18
(Legislative day of May 17), 2006; Roll No. 158: 218-210.
H. Con. Res. 382.--
Providing for a conditional
adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional
recess or adjournment of the Senate. Passed House Apr. 6,
2006. Received in Senate Apr. 6, 2006. Passed Senate Apr. 7,
2006.
H. Con. Res. 383.--
Supporting the goals and ideals
of the National Arbor Day Foundation and National Arbor Day.
Referred to Government Reform Apr. 6, 2006. Committee
discharged. Passed House Apr. 27, 2006. Received in Senate and
referred to the Judiciary May 1, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 384.--
Recognizing and honoring the
100th anniversary of the founding of the Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity, Incorporated, the first intercollegiate Greek-
letter fraternity established for African Americans. Referred
to Education and the Workforce Apr. 6, 2006. Rules suspended.
Passed House July 25, 2006; Roll No. 403: 422-0. Received in
Senate and referred to the Judiciary July 26, 2006. Committee
discharged. Passed Senate Nov. 16, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 386.--
Honoring Mary Eliza Mahoney,
America's first professionally trained African-American nurse.
Referred to Energy and Commerce Apr. 6, 2006. Rules suspended.
Passed House amended Sept. 19, 2006. Received in Senate and
referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Sept. 20,
2006.
H. Con. Res. 392.--
Recognizing the 58th anniversary
of the independence of the State of Israel. Referred to
International Relations Apr. 26, 2006. Rules suspended. Passed
House amended May 2, 2006; Roll No. 112: 413-0. Received in
Senate and referred to Foreign Relations May 3, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 399.--
Recognizing the 30th Anniversary
of the victory of United States winemakers at the 1976 Paris
Wine Tasting. Referred to Government Reform May 3, 2006. Rules
suspended. Passed House June 6, 2006. Received in Senate and
referred to Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry June 7, 2006.
Committee discharged. Passed Senate Aug. 2, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 400.--
Expressing the sense of Congress
that the Government of Venezuela should actively support
strategies for ensuring secure airport facilities that meet
international certifications to prevent trafficking of
controlled substances, narcotics, and laundered money.
Referred to International Relations May 11, 2006. Rules
suspended. Passed House amended July 26, 2006. Received in
Senate and referred to Foreign Relations July 27 (Legislative
day of July 26), 2006.
H. Con. Res. 408.--
Commending the Government of
Canada for its renewed commitment to the Global War on Terror.
Referred to International Relations May 19, 2006. Considered
under suspension of rules June 12, 2006. Rules suspended.
Passed House amended June 13, 2006; Roll No. 256: 409-0.
Received in Senate June 14, 2006. Ordered placed on the
calendar June 29, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 409.--
Commemorating the 60th
anniversary of the ascension to the throne of His Majesty King
Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. Referred to International
Relations May 19, 2006. Rules suspended. Passed House amended
June 7, 2006. Received in Senate June 13, 2006. Passed Senate
with amendment June 15, 2006. House agreed to Senate amendment
June 22, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 415.--(S. Con. Res. 101)
Condemning the repression of the
Iranian Baha'i community and calling for the emancipation of
Iranian Baha'is. Referred to International Relations May 24,
2006. Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 19, 2006; Roll No.
453: 393-2. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign
Relations Sept. 20, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 418.--
Providing for an adjournment or
recess of the two Houses. Passed House May 25, 2006. Received
in Senate May 25, 2006. Passed Senate May 26, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 419.--
Recognizing and supporting the
efforts of the State of New York to develop the National
Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor, New York, and for
other purposes. Referred to Armed Services May 25, 2006. Rules
suspended. Passed House amended Sept. 19, 2006. Received in
Senate and referred to Armed Services Sept. 20, 2006.
Committee discharged. Passed Senate Dec. 6, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 421.--
Expressing the sense of Congress
and support for Greater Opportunities for Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics (GO-STEM) programs. Referred to
Education and the Workforce May 25, 2006. Rules suspended.
Passed House amended June 7, 2006. Received in Senate and
referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions June 14,
2006.
H. Con. Res. 422.--
Supporting the goals and ideals
of the Vigil for Lost Promise day. Referred to Government
Reform June 6, 2006. Rules suspended. Passed House June 6,
2006. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions June 7, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 423.--
Authorizing the printing as a
House document of ``A History, Committee on the Judiciary,
United States House of Representatives, 1813-2006''. Referred
to House Administration June 6, 2006. Committee discharged.
Passed House amended Nov. 15, 2006. Received in Senate and
passed Nov. 16, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 424.--
Expressing the sense of Congress
that it is the goal of the United States that, not later than
January 1, 2025, the agricultural, forestry, and working land
of the United States should provide from renewable resources
not less than 25 percent of the total energy consumed in the
United States and continue to produce safe, abundant, and
affordable food, feed, and fiber. Referred to Agriculture and
in addition to Energy and Commerce, and Resources June 7,
2006. Reported from Agriculture Sept. 29, 2006; Rept. 109-710,
Pt. I. Resources discharged. Sept. 29, 2006. Referral to
Energy and Commerce extended Sept. 29, 2006 for a period
ending not later than Nov. 17, 2006. Referral to Energy and
Commerce extended Nov. 17, 2006 for a period ending not later
than Dec. 8, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 426.--
Recognizing the Food and Drug
Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services
on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the
Food and Drugs Act for the important service it provides to
the Nation. Referred to Energy and Commerce June 12, 2006.
Reported June 20, 2006; Rept. 109-511. House Calendar. Rules
suspended. Passed House amended June 21, 2006. Received in
Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
June 22, 2006. Committee discharged. Passed Senate June 29,
2006.
H. Con. Res. 427.--
Permitting the use of the
rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to commemorate the 75th
anniversary of the establishment of the Department of Veterans
Affairs. Referred to House Administration June 13, 2006. Rules
suspended. Passed House July 10, 2006. Received in Senate and
passed July 11, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 430.--
Recognizing the accomplishments
of the American Council of Young Political Leaders for
providing 40 years of international exchange programs,
increasing international dialogue, and enhancing global
understanding, and commemorating its 40th anniversary.
Referred to International Relations June 14, 2006. Rules
suspended. Passed House Sept. 25, 2006. Received in Senate
Sept. 26, 2006. Referred to Foreign Relations Nov. 13, 2006.
Committee discharged. Passed Senate with amendment Dec. 6,
2006.
H. Con. Res. 435 (S. Con. Res. 113).--
Congratulating Israel's Magen David Adom Society for achieving
full membership in the International Red Cross and Red
Crescent Movement, and for other purposes. Referred to
International Relations June 26, 2006. Rules suspended. Passed
House amended July 18, 2006. Received in Senate and referred
to Foreign Relations July 19, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 438.--
Expressing the sense of the
Congress that continuation of the welfare reforms provided for
in the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity
Reconciliation Act of 1996 should remain a priority. Referred
to Ways and Means and in addition to Energy and Commerce,
Education and the Workforce, Agriculture, and Financial
Services June 27, 2006. Rules suspended. Passed House July 18,
2006. Received in Senate and referred to Finance July 19,
2006.
H. Con. Res. 440.--
Providing for an adjournment or
recess of the two Houses. Passed House June 29, 2006; Roll No.
353: 220-197. Received in Senate and passed June 29, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 444.--
Extending the thanks of Congress
and the Nation to the Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office,
the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command of the Department of
Defense, the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory, the
Air Force Life Sciences Equipment Laboratory, and the military
departments and to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for their
efforts to achieve the fullest possible accounting of all
Americans unaccounted for as a result of the Vietnam War.
Referred to Armed Services and in addition to International
Relations June 29, 2006. Rules suspended. Passed House amended
Sept. 13, 2006. Received in Senate and referred to Armed
Services Sept. 14, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 448.--
Commending the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration on the completion of the
Space Shuttle's second Return-to-Flight mission. Referred to
Science July 13, 2006. Considered under suspension of rules
July 19, 2006. Rules suspended. Passed House July 20, 2006;
Roll No. 393: 415-0. Received in Senate and passed July 21,
2006.
H. Con. Res. 449.--
Commemorating the 60th
anniversary of the historic 1946 season of Major League
Baseball Hall of Fame member Bob Feller and his return from
military service to the United States. Referred to Government
Reform July 19, 2006. Rules suspended. Passed House July 25,
2006; Roll No. 402: 417-0. Received in Senate and referred to
the Judiciary July 26, 2006. Committee discharged. Passed
Senate Sept. 11, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 454.--
Providing for an adjournment or
recess of the two Houses. Considered July 26, 2006. Laid on
table July 29 (Legislative day of July 28), 2006.
H. Con. Res. 456 (S. 203).--
Providing
for a correction to the enrollment of the bill, S. 203. Rules
suspended. Passed House July 26, 2006. Received in Senate July
26, 2006. Ordered placed on the calendar Aug. 4 (Legislative
day of Aug. 3), 2006. Passed Senate Sept. 29, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 459.--
Providing for an adjournment or
recess of the two Houses. Passed House July 28, 2006; Roll No.
420: 219-189. Received in Senate July 31, 2006. Referred to
Appropriations Aug. 4 (Legislative day of Aug. 3), 2006.
H. Con. Res. 467.--
Providing for an adjournment or
recess of the two Houses. Passed House Aug. 2, 2006. Received
in Senate Aug. 2, 2006. Passed Senate Aug. 4 (Legislative day
of Aug. 3), 2006.
H. Con. Res. 471.--
Congratulating The Professional
Golfers' Association of America on its 90th anniversary and
commending the members of The Professional Golfers'
Association of America and The PGA Foundation for the
charitable contributions they provide to the United States.
Referred to Government Reform Sept. 13, 2006. Rules suspended.
Passed House Sept. 25, 2006. Received in Senate Sept. 26,
2006. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Nov.
13, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 473.--
Supporting the goals and ideals
of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. Referred to Government
Reform Sept. 14, 2006. Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 28,
2006. Received in Senate Sept. 28, 2006. Referred to Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions Nov. 13, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 478 (S. Con. Res. 116).--
Supporting the goals and ideals of ``Lights On Afterschool!'',
a national celebration of after-school programs. Referred to
Education and the Workforce Sept. 21, 2006. Rules suspended.
Passed House Sept. 27, 2006. Received in Senate Sept. 28,
2006. Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Nov.
13, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 480 (H.R. 3127).--
To correct the enrollment
of the bill H.R. 3127. Passed House Sept. 25, 2006. Received
in Senate and passed Sept. 26, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 483.--
Providing for an adjournment or
recess of the two Houses. Passed House Sept. 27, 2006; Roll
No. 487: 227-194. Received in Senate Sept. 27, 2006. Passed
Senate Sept. 29, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 484.--
Commending The New York
Institute for Special Education for providing excellent
education for students with blindness and visual disabilities
for 175 years, and for broadening its mission to provide the
same quality education to students with emotional and learning
disabilities. Referred to Education and the Workforce Sept.
27, 2006. Rules suspended. Passed House Dec. 6, 2006. Received
in Senate Dec. 7, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 488.--
Congratulating the Detroit Shock
for winning the 2006 Women's National Basketball Association
Championship, and for other purposes. Referred to Government
Reform Sept. 28, 2006. Passed House Dec. 9 (Legislative day of
Dec. 8), 2006. Received in Senate Dec. 9 (Legislative day of
Dec. 8), 2006.
H. Con. Res. 491 (H.R. 6233).--
Providing for a correction
to the enrollment of H.R. 6233. Passed House Sept. 30
(Legislative day of Sept. 29), 2006. Received in Senate Nov.
9, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 495.--
Authorizing the printing as a
House document of ``United States House of Representatives,
The Committee on Ways and Means: A History, 1789-2006''.
Referred to House Administration Nov. 15, 2006. Considered
Dec. 5, 2006. Committee discharged. Passed House Dec. 5, 2006.
Received in Senate Dec. 6, 2006. Passed Senate Dec. 9
(Legislative day of Dec. 8), 2006.
H. Con. Res. 496.--
Providing for an adjournment or
recess of the two Houses. Passed House Nov. 15, 2006. Received
in Senate Nov. 15, 2006. Passed Senate Nov. 16, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 497.--
To honor the memory of Arnold
``Red'' Auerbach. Referred to Government Reform Dec. 5, 2006.
Rules suspended. Passed House Dec. 6, 2006. Received in Senate
and passed Dec. 7, 2006.
H. Con. Res. 502 (H.R. 5682).--
To correct the enrollment
of the bill H.R. 5682. Passed House Dec. 8, 2006. Received in
Senate Dec. 8, 2006. Passed Senate Dec. 9 (Legislative day of
Dec. 8), 2006.
H. Con. Res. 503.--
Providing for the sine die
adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Ninth
Congress. Passed House Dec. 8, 2006. Received in Senate Dec.
8, 2006. Passed Senate Dec. 9 (Legislative day of Dec. 8),
2006.