Recognizing 50 years of relations between the United States Government and the European Union.

Bill: 108-hres-577
Sponsor: Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1]
Introduced: 2004-03-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Collective security
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Diplomacy
Diplomats
Dispute settlement
Europe
European Union
Foreign Trade and International Finance
International cooperation
Legislative bodies
Legislators
Members of Congress
Negotiations
Peace
Strategic planning
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: 
 Celebrates the 50th anniversary of relations between the United States and the European Union.
 
Commends the U.S. mission to the European Union and the mission of the European Commission to the United States for the professional representation of the interests of the United States and European Union over the past 50 years.
 
Recognizes that continued cooperation between the United States and the European Union is essential to resolving international disputes, promoting peace, expanding global economic opportunity, combating global threats, and being prepared to respond to unforeseen events.
 
Encourages enhanced United States-European Union strategic discussion and institutional cooperation, including increased discussions between representatives of the U.S. Congress and the European Parliament through the Transatlantic Legislator's Dialogue.

action_date: 2004-05-11
text: 
States that the House of Representatives: (1) celebrates the 50th anniversary of relations between the United States and the European Union; (2) commends the U.S. mission to the European Union and the mission of the European Commission to the United States for the professional representation of the interests of the United States and European Union over the past 50 years; (3) recognizes that continued cooperation between the United States and the European Union is essential to resolving international disputes, promoting peace, expanding global economic opportunity, combating global threats, and being prepared to respond to unforeseen events; and (4) encourages enhanced United States-European Union strategic discussion and institutional cooperation, including increased discussions between representatives of the U.S. Congress and the European Parliament through the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-05-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 7 (Roll no. 155). (text as passed House: CR H2758)
action_date: 2004-05-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 7 (Roll no. 155).(text as passed House: CR H2758)
action_date: 2004-05-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2775-2776)
action_date: 2004-05-11
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2004-05-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 577.
action_date: 2004-05-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2758-2761)
action_date: 2004-05-11
text: Mr. Bereuter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2004-04-28
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2004-04-28
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2004-04-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: Introduced in House