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Recognizing that Flag Day originated in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.

Bill: 108-hres-662
Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]
Introduced: 2004-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Flags
Special days
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-03
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) urges the people of the United States to study, reflect on, and celebrate the importance of the flag of the United States; (2) encourages them to display the U.S. flag; and (3) recognizes that Flag Day originated in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.

action_date: 2004-06-14
text: 

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

 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) urges the people of the United States to study, reflect on, and celebrate the importance of the flag of the United States; (2) encourages them to display the U.S. flag; and (3) recognizes that Flag Day originated in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3910)
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3910)
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 662.
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3910-3912)
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-06-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the profound regret and sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of Ronald Wilson Reagan, former President of the United States of America.

Bill: 108-hres-663
Sponsor: Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22]
Introduced: 2004-06-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Congress
Congressional sessions
Congressional tributes
Ex-presidents
Government Operations and Politics
History
Reagan Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-08
text: 
Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Ronald Wilson Reagan (former President of the United States). Authorizes the Speaker of the House to appoint a committee of the House to join with such Members of the Senate to attend the funeral services.

action_date: 2004-06-08
text: 

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

 
Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Ronald Wilson Reagan (former President of the United States). Authorizes the Speaker of the House to appoint a committee of the House to join with such Members of the Senate to attend the funeral services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-06-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 355 - 0 (Roll no. 229). (text: CR H3790)
action_date: 2004-06-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 355 - 0 (Roll no. 229).(text: CR H3790)
action_date: 2004-06-08
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2004-06-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 663.
action_date: 2004-06-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3790-3792)
action_date: 2004-06-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-06-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing for enclosing the visitors' galleries of the House of Representatives with a transparent and substantial material.

Bill: 108-hres-665
Sponsor: Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5]
Introduced: 2004-06-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
House of Representatives
Security measures
Terrorism
Tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-08
text: 
Requires the Architect of the Capitol to: (1) enclose the visitors' galleries of the House of Representatives with a transparent and substantial material; and (2) install equipment so that the proceedings on the floor of the House will be clearly audible in the galleries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2004-06-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-06-08
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the people and Government of the Republic of Indonesia on successfully completing elections for national, provincial, and regional parliamentary representatives, and praising the growing friendship between the United States and Indonesia.

Bill: 108-hres-666
Sponsor: Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5]
Introduced: 2004-06-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Diplomacy
East Asia
Government Operations and Politics
Indonesia
International cooperation
Money laundering
Parliamentary government
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-08
text: 
States that the House of Representatives: (1) congratulates the people and Government of the Republic of Indonesia on successfully completing elections on April 5, 2004, for national, provincial, and regional parliamentary representatives; (2) supports political and economic transformations achieved by Indonesia as it continues toward complete democratization; (3) expresses gratitude for the leadership of the Government of Indonesia, which has arrested 109 suspected Jemaah Islamiya members, including key suspects in the Bali attacks, the Marriott Hotel attack, and other criminal acts linked to terrorism; (4) supports Indonesia's legal framework in adopting amendments to its anti-money laundering law, which strengthened the legal authority of the Government of Indonesia to combat terrorist financing; (5) commends Indonesia on discovering new ways of working with regional law enforcement and intelligence communities to root out domestic radicalism; (6) expresses gratitude to the international observers who viewed the April elections as largely free, fair, and peaceful; and (7) urges further strengthening of strategic political, economic, and security initiatives and more effective public diplomacy between Indonesia and the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-06-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-06-08
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Tampa Bay Lightning for winning the 2004 National Hockey League Stanley Cup championship and for their outstanding performance during the entire 2003-2004 season.

Bill: 108-hres-668
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Jim [D-FL-11]
Introduced: 2004-06-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Congress
Congressional tributes
Florida
Hockey
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-09
text: 
Extends the congratulations of the House of Representatives to the Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team for winning the 2004 National Hockey League Stanley Cup championship and for their outstanding performance during the entire 2003-2004 season.
 
Recognizes the achievements of the Tampa Bay Lightning players, coaches, owners, and staff who were instrumental in bringing the Stanley Cup to Tampa Bay.
 
Congratulates the Tampa Bay community as it celebrates its second major sports championship in less than two years.

action_date: 2004-06-14
text: 

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

 
Extends the congratulations of the House of Representatives to the Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team for winning the 2004 National Hockey League Stanley Cup championship and for their outstanding performance during the entire 2003-2004 season.
 
Recognizes the achievements of the Tampa Bay Lightning players, coaches, owners, and staff who were instrumental in bringing the Stanley Cup to Tampa Bay.
 
Congratulates the Tampa Bay community as it celebrates its second major sports championship in less than two years.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3904)
action_date: 2004-06-14
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 H3904)
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 668.
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3904-3905)
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Mr. Putnam moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2004-06-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-06-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-06-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the need to provide prostate cancer patients with meaningful access to information on treatment options, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-669
Sponsor: Rep. Deal, Nathan [R-GA-10]
Introduced: 2004-06-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Chemotherapy
Communication in medicine
Government Operations and Politics
Health education
Hormones
Medical screening
Medical tests
Prostate cancer
Radiotherapy
Surgery

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-09
text: 
Commends national and community organizations and health care providers for supplying information concerning the importance of screening for prostate cancer and the treatment options. Declares that the Federal Government and the States should ensure that health care providers supply patients with appropriate information and tools necessary to receive readily understandable information about all medically efficacious treatments for prostate cancer.

action_date: 2004-06-14
text: 

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

 
Commends national and community organizations and health care providers for supplying information concerning the importance of screening for prostate cancer and the treatment options. Declares that the Federal Government and the States should ensure that health care providers supply patients with appropriate information and tools necessary to receive readily understandable information about all medically efficacious treatments for prostate cancer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 3 (Roll no. 233). (text: CR H3896)
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 3 (Roll no. 233).(text: CR H3896)
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3925-3926)
action_date: 2004-06-14
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: 2004-06-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 669.
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3896-3897)
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Mr. Deal (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-06-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2004-06-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2004-06-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-06-09
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 108-hres-670
Sponsor: Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-13]
Introduced: 2004-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Agriculture
House Government Reform
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: 
Elects minority Members to the House Committees on Agriculture and to Government Reform. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3928)
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3928)
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3928)
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4503) to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4517) to provide incentives to increase refinery capacity in the United States.

Bill: 108-hres-671
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2004-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Energy
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 4503 (Energy Policy Act of 2004) and H.R. 4517 (United States Refinery Revitalization Act of 2004).

action_date: 2004-06-14
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. 4503 (Energy Policy Act of 2004) and H.R. 4517 (United States Refinery Revitalization Act of 2004).

action_date: 2004-06-15
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. 4503 (Energy Policy Act of 2004) and H.R. 4517 (United States Refinery Revitalization Act of 2004).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-06-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 - 193 (Roll no. 237). (text: CR H3973)
action_date: 2004-06-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 - 193 (Roll no. 237).(text: CR H3973)
action_date: 2004-06-15
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 197 (Roll no. 236). (consideration: CR H3978-3979)
action_date: 2004-06-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 671.
action_date: 2004-06-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3973-3980)
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 184.
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4503 and H.R. 4517 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-539, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-539, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of George Eastman and recognizing his contributions on the anniversary of his birth.

Bill: 108-hres-673
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2004-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congress
Congressional tributes
Intellectual property
Inventors
Photography
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: 
Honors the life and legacy of George Eastman (an inventor in the field of photography). Recognizes his contributions on the anniversary of his birth (July 12, 1854).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4568) making appropriations for the Department of Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-674
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2004-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4568) making appropriations for the Department of Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005.
action_date: 2004-06-15
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 the bill (H.R. 4568) making appropriations for the Department of Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005. 

action_date: 2004-06-16
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 the bill (H.R. 4568) making appropriations for the Department of Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 428 - 1 (Roll no. 245). (text: CR H4191)
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 428 - 1 (Roll no. 245).(text: CR H4191)
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4205)
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4193)
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 674.
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4191-4193)
action_date: 2004-06-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 186.
action_date: 2004-06-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-544, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2004-06-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-544, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2004-06-15
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4568 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments.
action_date: 2004-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4567) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-675
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]
Introduced: 2004-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4567) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005.
action_date: 2004-06-15
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 the bill (H.R. 4567) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005. 

action_date: 2004-06-16
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 the bill (H.R. 4567) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 197 (Roll no. 244). (text: CR H4193-4194)
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 197 (Roll no. 244).(text: CR H4193-4194)
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 205 (Roll no. 243). (consideration: CR H4203-4204)
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 675.
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4193-4205)
action_date: 2004-06-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 187.
action_date: 2004-06-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-545, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2004-06-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-545, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2004-06-15
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4567 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 considered read. Bill is open to amendments.
action_date: 2004-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and tremendous artistic and social contributions of Ray Charles, one of the world's most influential and prolific musicians.

Bill: 108-hres-677
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]
Introduced: 2004-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Congress
Congressional tributes
Entertainers
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: 
Mourns the loss of Ray Charles (one of the world's most influential musicians) and expresses deepest sympathy to his family. 
 
Recognizes and honors the tremendous artistic and social contributions of Ray Charles, who lost his eyesight as a child, but never lost his vision to expand hope and increase the circle of human dignity through peaceful musical expression.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Introduced in House