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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4759) to implement the United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement.

Bill: 108-hres-712
Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]
Introduced: 2004-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Foreign Trade and International Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-13
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4759) to implement the United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement.
action_date: 2004-07-13
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4759) to implement the United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement. 

action_date: 2004-07-14
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 the bill (H.R. 4759) to implement the United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 337 - 89 (Roll no. 371). (text: CR H5661)
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 337 - 89 (Roll no. 371).(text: CR H5661)
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5687)
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5669)
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 712.
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5660-5669)
action_date: 2004-07-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 204.
action_date: 2004-07-13
text: During consideration of H.R. 4759 pursuant to H. Res. 712, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the bill to a time designated by the Speaker.
action_date: 2004-07-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-602, by Mr. Dreier.
action_date: 2004-07-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-602, by Mr. Dreier.
action_date: 2004-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Sandra Feldman on the occasion of her retirement from the presidency of the American Federation of Teachers for her tireless efforts to improve the quality of teaching and learning.

Bill: 108-hres-714
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7]
Introduced: 2004-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Education of the disadvantaged
Elementary and secondary education
Labor and Employment
Labor unions
Learning
Social Welfare
Teachers
Teaching

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-13
text: 
Recognizes Sandra Feldman on the occasion of her retirement from the presidency of the American Federation of Teachers for her decades of work on behalf of disadvantaged children and her outstanding contributions and leadership in improving the quality of teaching and learning.

action_date: 2004-07-19
text: 

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

 
Recognizes Sandra Feldman on the occasion of her retirement from the presidency of the American Federation of Teachers for her decades of work on behalf of disadvantaged children and her outstanding contributions and leadership in improving the quality of teaching and learning.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text:  CR H5944-5945)
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text:  CR H5944-5945)
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 714.
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration:  CR H5944-5947)
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: Mr. Castle moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1367)
action_date: 2004-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4818) making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-715
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]
Introduced: 2004-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4818) making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005.
action_date: 2004-07-14
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 the bill (H.R. 4818) making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005. 

action_date: 2004-07-15
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. 4818) making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-07-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5797)
action_date: 2004-07-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5797)
action_date: 2004-07-15
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2004-07-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 715.
action_date: 2004-07-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5797-5801)
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 205.
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4818 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. A specified amendment is in order.
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-604, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-604, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to participate in a constitutional, peaceful, democratic, and electoral solution to the political crisis in Venezuela relating to the referendum to recall President Hugo Chavez.

Bill: 108-hres-716
Sponsor: Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24]
Introduced: 2004-07-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arrest
Citizen participation
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Due process of law
Election administration
Freedom of association
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International agencies
Latin America
Law
Nonviolence
Opposition (Political science)
Police-community relations
Political parties
Political rights
Political violence
Press and politics
Public demonstrations
Recall of officials
Referendum
Right of petition
Technical assistance
Venezuela

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: 
States that the House of Representatives encourages the people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to continue to participate in a constitutional solution to the political crisis in Venezuela, and appeals to the Government, civil society, and political parties to adhere to the provisions of the Declaration Against Violence and for Peace and Democracy. 
 
Calls on: (1) the public security forces to respect human rights and due process; and (2) the media to be impartial conveyers of the news and to refrain from actions which might encourage violence. 
 
Appeals to the Government of Venezuela and to the democratic opposition to respect the rights of all citizens to freely organize and support political leaders and to conduct peaceful activities in support of human, political, and civil rights.
 
Commends: (1) the National Electoral Council for carrying out the validation of signatures on recall petitions in a fair and expeditious manner; and (2) the Organization of American States, the Group of Friends of the Secretary General of the Organization of American States for Venezuela, and the Carter Center for their assistance.
 
Calls on the Government of Venezuela and the democratic opposition to: (1) support a free and transparent recall referendum vote; and (2) avoid reprisals or harassment against employees of the state and private enterprises for exercising their right to identify with any political party.
 
Underscores that the success of democracy in Venezuela is of profound importance to the United States and to the countries of the Western Hemisphere.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Honoring former President William Jefferson Clinton on the occasion of his 58th birthday.

Bill: 108-hres-717
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2004-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Clinton Administration
Congress
Congressional tributes
Ex-presidents
Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: 
Honors former President William Jefferson Clinton on the occasion of his 58th birthday and extends best wishes to him and his family.

action_date: 2004-09-13
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Honors former President William Jefferson Clinton on the occasion of his 58th birthday on August 19, 2004, and extends best wishes to him and his family.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7015)
action_date: 2004-09-13
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 H7015)
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 717.
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7014-7017)
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Mr. Turner (OH) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2004-07-21
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-07-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing that the trade authorities procedures under the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 shall not apply to any implementing bill submitted with respect to the Central American Free Trade Agreement.

Bill: 108-hres-718
Sponsor: Rep. John, Christopher [D-LA-7]
Introduced: 2004-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Central America
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional oversight
Congressional reporting requirements
Congressional-executive relations
Free trade
Government Operations and Politics
House rules and procedure
International Affairs
Latin America
Legislation
President and foreign policy
Senate rules and procedure
Trade agreements
Trade negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: 
Declares that the President has failed or refused to notify or consult in accordance with the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 on negotiations with respect to the Central American Free Trade Agreement and, therefore, the trade authorities procedures under that Act shall not apply to any implementing bill submitted with respect to such trade agreement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Requesting the Senate to return to the House of Representatives the bill H.R. 4766.

Bill: 108-hres-719
Sponsor: Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-10]
Introduced: 2004-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House of Representatives
Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-15
text: 
Requests the Senate to return to the House of Representatives H.R. 4766 (FY 2005 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations).

action_date: 2004-07-15
text: 

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

 
Requests the Senate to return to the House of Representatives H.R. 4766 (FY 2005 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-07-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5895)
action_date: 2004-07-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H5895)
action_date: 2004-07-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5895)
action_date: 2004-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the disapproval of the House of Representatives of the Social Security totalization agreement between the United States and Mexico.

Bill: 108-hres-720
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Mac [R-GA-8]
Introduced: 2004-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional veto
Income tax
International Affairs
Latin America
Mexico
Old age, survivors and disability insurance
Social Welfare
Social security taxes
Tax treaties

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-15
text: 
Expresses the disapproval of the House of Representatives of the agreement establishing totalization arrangements between the Social Security systems of the United States and Mexico.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
action_date: 2004-07-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2004-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging States to establish programs to award high school diplomas to veterans who left high school before receiving diplomas in order to serve in the Armed Forces during a time of war.

Bill: 108-hres-721
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2004-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Elementary and secondary education
Government Operations and Politics
Secondary education
State laws
Veterans' benefits
Veterans' education

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-15
text: 
Encourages each State to establish a program, similar to Operation Recognition, to award high school diplomas to veterans who left high school in order to serve in the Armed Forces during a time of war but never received a diploma.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
action_date: 2004-07-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Requesting that the President focus appropriate attention on neighborhood crime prevention and community policing, and coordinate certain Federal efforts to participate in "National Night Out", which occurs the first Tuesday of August each year, including by supporting local efforts and community watch groups and by supporting local officials, to promote community safety and help provide homeland security.

Bill: 108-hres-722
Sponsor: Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1]
Introduced: 2004-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Citizen participation
Commemorations
Community policing
Crime prevention
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Federal-local relations
Government Operations and Politics
International Affairs
National service
School security
Social Welfare
Special days
Terrorism
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-15
text: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Night Out. 
Requests that the President: (1) focus appropriate attention on neighborhood crime prevention, community policing, and reduction of school crime by delivering speeches, convening meetings, and directing the administration to make crime reduction an important priority; and (2) coordinate the efforts of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the USA Freedom Corps, the Citizen Corps, the National Senior Service Corps, and AmeriCorps to participate by supporting local efforts, neighborhood watches, and local officials, including law enforcement personnel, to provide homeland security and combat terrorism in the United States.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-08-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2004-07-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 35th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-723
Sponsor: Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4]
Introduced: 2004-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Astronauts
Congress
Congressional tributes
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
Moon
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Project Apollo
Space activities
Space exploration

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) recognizes the 35th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing; (2) commends the astronauts and other men and women of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) whose efforts assured the success of the Apollo 11 mission; and (3) supports the continued leadership of the United States in the exploration of space.

action_date: 2004-07-21
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) recognizes the 35th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing; (2) commends the astronauts and other men and women of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) whose efforts assured the success of the Apollo 11 mission; and (3) supports the continued leadership of the United States in the exploration of space.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-07-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 402). (text:  CR 7/20/2004  H6065)
action_date: 2004-07-21
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): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 402).(text:  CR 7/20/2004  H6065)
action_date: 2004-07-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6459-6460)
action_date: 2004-07-20
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: 2004-07-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 723.
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration:  CR H6065-6071)
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: Mr. Hall moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science.
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: Introduced in House