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Urging the Government of Argentina to build upon the steps it has taken to shed light on the relocation to Argentina of Nazis and other war criminals following the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945 and the subsequent end of World War II and release all official records pertaining to the relocation to Argentina of Nazis and other war criminals following these events.

Bill: 108-hres-235
Sponsor: Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22]
Introduced: 2003-05-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Argentina
Europe
Germany
Government Operations and Politics
History
Latin America
Nazism
Public records
Relocation
War crimes
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Argentina should: (1) build upon steps it has taken to shed light on the relocation to Argentina of Nazi and other war criminals following the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945 and the subsequent end of World War II: and (2) make public all of its official records pertaining to their relocation to Argentina.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that United States air carriers should establish for all members of the Armed Forces on active duty reduced air fares that are comparable to the lowest airfare for ticketed flights, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-236
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15]
Introduced: 2003-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Airline passenger traffic
Airlines
Armed Forces and National Security
Commerce
Consumer discounts
Fees
Military personnel
Military transportation
Transportation rates

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that each U.S. air carrier should: (1) establish for all members of the Armed Forces on active duty reduced air fares that are comparable to the lowest airfare for ticketed flights; and (2) offer flexible terms that allow such members to purchase, modify, or cancel tickets without time restrictions, fees, and penalties.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and work of Walter Sisulu, a critical leader in the movement to free South Africa of apartheid, on the occasion of his death.

Bill: 108-hres-237
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2003-05-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Human rights
Racial discrimination
Segregation
South Africa

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: 
Honors the life and work of Walter Sisulu, a critical leader in the movement to free South Africa of apartheid (segregation of the races), on the occasion of his death on May 5, 2003.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-06-04
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2003-06-04
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-06-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the Head Start Program, which has had a positive impact on the lives of low income children and families since its inception and endorsing its administrative structure and program content.

Bill: 108-hres-238
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2003-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Department of Health and Human Services
Economics and Public Finance
Education of the disadvantaged
Elementary and secondary education
Federal aid to education
Federal-local relations
Government Operations and Politics
Poor children
Preschool education
School buildings
Social Welfare
Teaching materials

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Recognizes the major contribution Head Start has made to the Nation's children and families.
Urges the program to continue to improve the quality of their classrooms through attention to the facilities, equipment and supplies, educational activities, schedule, and interaction with children.
Recognizes Head Start as an apolitical Federal-to-local partnership based on community needs. Supports maintaining the current administrative responsibilities of the Department of Health and Human Services over the program and continuing the Federal-to-local structure of the program.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Community Health Center Week to raise awareness of health services provided by community, migrant, public housing, and homeless health centers, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-240
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2003-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Clinics
Community health services
Health
Health facilities
Homeless
Housing and Community Development
Labor and Employment
Migrant labor
Public housing
Social Welfare
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Calls for establishment of a National Community Health Center Week (beginning on August 10, 2003) to raise awareness of health services provided by community, migrant, public housing, and homeless health centers.
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: 

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

 
Calls for establishment of a National Community Health Center Week (beginning on August 10, 2003) to raise awareness of health services provided by community, migrant, public housing, and homeless health centers. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7179)
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7179)
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 240.
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7179-7181)
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: Mr. Shays moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-06-19
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2003-06-19
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-06-19
text: Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization Discharged.
action_date: 2003-06-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a "Haitian-American Heritage Month".

Bill: 108-hres-241
Sponsor: Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17]
Introduced: 2003-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Caribbean area
Haiti
Haiti compilation
Hispanic Americans
Latin America
Minorities
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Calls for establishment of Haitian-American Heritage Month (May).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the families of the victims of the terrorist suicide bombing attacks that occurred on May 16, 2003, in Casablanca, Morocco.

Bill: 108-hres-242
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]
Introduced: 2003-05-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Bombings
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
EBB Terrorism
International cooperation
Middle East and North Africa
Morocco
Suicide
Terrorism
Victims of terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Offers the condolences and deepest sympathy of the House of Representatives to the families of the victims of the terrorist suicide bombing attacks that occurred on May 16, 2003, in Casablanca, Morocco. Expresses its hopes for a quick recovery to those individuals who were injured in the attacks.
Supports the provision of appropriate U.S. assistance to the people of Morocco in this time of sorrow and grief.
Calls on the Federal Government to continue to work with the Kingdom of Morocco as an ally in the fight against terrorism.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Providing that Saudi Arabia should cooperate fully to find and bring to justice those involved in the terrorist attack of May 13, 2003, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-243
Sponsor: Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13]
Introduced: 2003-05-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
EBB Terrorism
Families
International cooperation
Middle East and North Africa
Saudi Arabia
Terrorism
Victims of terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: 
Expresses sympathy to the families of those killed in the terrorist attack in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 13, 2003.
 
Urges the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to cooperate fully to help track down and bring to justice all those who carried out or abetted such attack.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Introduced in House
To recognize and appreciate the historical significance and the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commend the PanCretan Association of America.

Bill: 108-hres-244
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2003-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crete
Democracy
Europe
Government Operations and Politics
Greece
History
Military history
Underground movements
War casualties
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Recognizes the fallen heroes of the Battle of Crete during World War II. Honors the living men and women of Crete who fought in that war. 
Commends the PanCretan Association of America for preserving and promoting the history of Crete and its people.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1011)
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR E1011)
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1588) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2004 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-245
Sponsor: Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9]
Introduced: 2003-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 1588 (FY 2004 Department of Defense authorization).
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on May 20, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 1588 (FY 2004 Department of Defense authorization).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 200 (Roll no. 202). (text: CR H4387)
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 200 (Roll no. 202).(text: CR H4387)
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 203 (Roll no. 201).
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 245.
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4387-4398)
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 45.
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The amendment in the nature of a substitute now printed in the bill (House Report 108-106) shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment and shall be considered as read. Waives all points of order against the amendment in the nature of a substitute. Amendments will be considered only in the order specified in House Report 108-120, may be offered only by a Member designated, debatable for the time specified, except as specified in section 2 of the resolution, shall not be subject to amendment or subject to a demand for division of the question. Waives all points of order against the amendments. Provides that, after disposition of the amendments printed in the report, the Committee of the Whole shall rise without motion and no further consideration of the bill shall be in order except by a subsequent order of the House.
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-120, by Mrs. Myrick.
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-120, by Mrs. Myrick.
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 53rd anniversary of Senator Margaret Chase Smith's "Declaration of Conscience" speech in which she defended the American rights to free speech and dissent.

Bill: 108-hres-246
Sponsor: Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1]
Introduced: 2003-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congressional tributes
Dissenters
Ex-Members of Congress
Freedom of speech
Government Operations and Politics
Maine

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Commemorates the 53rd anniversary of Senator Margaret Chase Smith's "Declaration of Conscience" speech in which she defended the fundamental American rights to criticize, hold unpopular beliefs, and protest and the right of independent thought (in response to the defamatory accusations that characterized the anti-communist crusades of Senator Joseph McCarthy and others).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1588) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2004 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-247
Sponsor: Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9]
Introduced: 2003-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 1588 (FY 2004 Department of Defense authorization).
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on May 21, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 1588 (FY 2004 Department of Defense authorization).
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on May 21, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 1588 (FY 2004 Department of Defense authorization).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 199, 2 Present (Roll no. 208). (text: CR H4542)
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 199, 2 Present (Roll no. 208).(text: CR H4542)
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 198, 1 Present (Roll no. 207).
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 247.
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4542-4556)
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 46.
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Rule provides for further consideration of the bill. Makes in order only those amendments printed in House Report 108-122 and amendments en bloc described in section 2 of the resolution. Each amendment printed in the report shall be debatable for 10 minutes (unless otherwise specified in the report). Authorizes the chairman of the Committee on Armed Services or his designee to offer amendments en bloc consisting of amendments printed in the report,or germane modifications thereto, which shall be considered as read (exceptthat modifications shall be reported), and shall be debatable for 20 minutes.
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-122, by Mrs. Myrick.
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-122, by Mrs. Myrick.
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2185) to extend the Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002.

Bill: 108-hres-248
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]
Introduced: 2003-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2185 (extending the Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002).
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on May 21, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2185 (extending the Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002).
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on May 21, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2185 (extending the Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 201 (Roll no. 214).
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 201 (Roll no. 214).
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 203 (Roll no. 213). (text: CR H4564)
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 248.
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4564-4571)
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 47.
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2185 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-123, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-123, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2003-05-21
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: 108-hres-249
Sponsor: Rep. Reynolds, Thomas M. [R-NY-26]
Introduced: 2003-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII to provide for consideration of H.R. 2 (Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax Act of 2003).
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on May 21, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII to provide for consideration of H.R. 2 (Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax Act of 2003).
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on May 21, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII to provide for consideration of H.R. 2 (Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax Act of 2003).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 202 (Roll no. 212).
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 202 (Roll no. 212).
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202 (Roll no. 211). (text: CR H4558)
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 249.
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4558-4564)
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 48.
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-124, by Mr. Reynolds.
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-124, by Mr. Reynolds.
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Introduced in House