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Expressing the sense of the Congress that the illegal importation of prescription drugs severely undermines the regulatory protections afforded to United States consumers, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hconres-225
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2003-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Access to health care
Canada
Commerce
Congress
Consumer education
Consumer protection
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Drug approvals
Drug industry
Drugs
Health
Health care industry
Health education
Imports
Legislation
Medicare
Prescription pricing
Price discrimination
Smuggling
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-19
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the illegal importation of prescription drugs severely undermines the regulatory protections afforded to United States consumers; (2) the President should take action to prevent the illegal importation of prescription drugs from Canada or any other foreign country; (3) the United States Trade Representative should take action to correct the inequities and discrimination caused by Canada's Patented Medicine Pricing Review Board; (4) the pharmaceutical industry and the health care community should work with United States consumers to lower the price of prescription drugs and should mount a nationwide educational awareness program regarding the dangers of imported drugs and medicines; and (5) Congress should enact a Medicare drug benefit as the best and safest way for United States patients to obtain their prescription drugs.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2003-06-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2003-06-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2003-06-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2003-06-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2003-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of Japan should formally issue a clear and unambiguous apology for the sexual enslavement of young women during colonial occupation of Asia and World War II, known to the world as "comfort women", and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hconres-226
Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17]
Introduced: 2003-06-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Child sexual abuse
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Compensation for victims of crime
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crimes against humanity
Crimes against women
East Asia
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Government liability (International law)
Government publicity
History
Human rights
Japan
Military history
Military occupation
Prostitution
Rape
Reparations
Sex crimes
Slavery
War crimes
Women
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-23
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that the Government of Japan should: (1) issue an apology for the sexual enslavement of young women (known as &quot;comfort women&quot;) during the colonial occupation of Asia and the Pacific Islands during World War II; (2) pay reparations to the victims; (3) educate future generations about this crime against humanity; and (4) publicly refute claims that the subjugation and enslavement of such women never occurred.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-06-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1325)
action_date: 2003-06-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing profound sorrow for the death of the Honorable Bob Stump and gratitude to the Honorable Bob Stump for serving the United States and the State of Arizona with honor and distinction in his 26 years as a Member of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 108-hconres-227
Sponsor: Rep. Kolbe, Jim [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2003-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Arizona
Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
Military personnel
Navy
State legislators

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-24
text: Expresses the profound sorrow of Congress upon the death of the Honorable Bob Stump on June 20, 2003, and extends its condolences to his family. Expresses its gratitude to the Honorable Bob Stump for the services that he rendered to the Nation in the United States Navy, the Arizona State Legislature, and Congress.
Recognizes with respect the Honorable Bob Stump's integrity, steadfastness, and loyalty to the United States.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2003-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the National Family Caregiver Support Program should be fully funded to continue efforts to provide relief and necessary services to individuals who perform informal or unpaid care for the elderly and care for children under 18 years of age.

Bill: 108-hconres-228
Sponsor: Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2003-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Caregivers
Counseling
Disabled
Economics and Public Finance
Families
Grandparents
Grants-in-aid
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-24
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the National Family Caregiver Support Program should be fully funded to continue efforts to provide relief and necessary services to individuals who perform informal or unpaid care for the elderly and care for children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
action_date: 2003-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2003-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Acknowledging the strong relationship between the United States and the Republic of Mali and recognizing Mali's role in building a participative democracy, providing leadership through conflict resolution and peacekeeping activities, and supporting the fight against terrorism.

Bill: 108-hconres-229
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2003-06-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Dispute settlement
EBB Terrorism
Economic assistance
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Government Operations and Politics
International cooperation
Mali
Peace
Peacekeeping forces
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-24
text: 
Acknowledges the strong relationship between the United States and the Republic of Mali and encourages expanded relations between the two countries on issues of importance to them, including assistance programs aimed at promoting economic development in Mali.
 
Applauds Mali for building a democratic society, developing a vibrant civil society, and providing leadership in conflict resolution and peacekeeping activities.
 
Recognizes the support and assistance Mali has provided in combating terrorism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 10 communities selected to receive the 2003 All-America City Award.

Bill: 108-hconres-230
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8]
Introduced: 2003-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arizona
Awards, medals, prizes
Congress
Congressional tributes
Connecticut
Florida
Iowa
Michigan
Nebraska
North Carolina
Texas
Urban affairs
Urban areas
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-25
text: 
Honors the following areas on receiving the National Civic League 2003 All-America City Award: Laurinburg, North Carolina; Tempe, Arizona; New Haven, Connecticut; Miami, Florida; Des Moines, Iowa; Marquette County, Michigan; Wilson, North Carolina; South Sioux City, Nebraska; Corpus Christi, Texas; and the Greater Racine Area, Wisconsin.

action_date: 2003-07-21
text: 

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

 
Honors the following areas on receiving the National Civic League 2003 All-America City Award: Laurinburg, North Carolina; Tempe, Arizona; New Haven, Connecticut; Miami, Florida; Des Moines, Iowa; Marquette County, Michigan; Wilson, North Carolina; South Sioux City, Nebraska; Corpus Christi, Texas; and the Greater Racine Area, Wisconsin.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-22
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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 H7181)
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 H7181)
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 230.
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7181-7183)
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: Mr. Shays moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-07-10
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2003-07-10
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-06-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate.

Bill: 108-hconres-231
Sponsor: Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22]
Introduced: 2003-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional sessions
House of Representatives
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from June 26, 27, or 28, 2003, until July 7, 2003, and a recess or an adjournment of the Senate from June 26, 27, or 28, 2003, until July 7, 2003.
action_date: 2003-06-27
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from June 26, 27, or 28, 2003, until July 7, 2003, and a recess or an adjournment of the Senate from June 26, 27, or 28, 2003, until July 7, 2003.
action_date: 2003-06-27
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from June 26, 27, or 28, 2003, until July 7, 2003, and a recess or an adjournment of the Senate from June 26, 27, or 28, 2003, until July 7, 2003.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-27
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-06-27
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8825; text as passed Senate: CR S8825)
action_date: 2003-06-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8825; text as passed Senate: CR S8825)
action_date: 2003-06-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-06-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR 6/26/2003 H6257)
action_date: 2003-06-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR 6/26/2003 H6257)
action_date: 2003-06-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR 6/26/2003 H6257)
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding security for Taiwan.

Bill: 108-hconres-232
Sponsor: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2003-06-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aggression
Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Arms sales
Ballistic missile defenses
Ballistic missiles
China
Diplomacy
East Asia
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Military posture
Peace negotiations
Taiwan

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) grave concerns exist concerning the deployment by the People's Republic of China of hundreds of ballistic missiles directed toward Taiwan which threaten the security and stability in the Taiwan Strait; (2) the President should direct U.S. officials to raise these concerns with the appropriate Chinese officials, and should seek a renunciation from the Chinese leaders of any threat or use of force against Taiwan; (3) the President should affirm to the Chinese leaders that there will not be a quid pro quo between the dismantling of missiles aimed at Taiwan by China, and arms sales to Taiwan by the United States; (4) China should dismantle the missiles that threaten Taiwan, otherwise the President should authorize the sale of the Aegis system to Taiwan in order that it may defend itself against the threat of a missile attack by China; and (5) the future of Taiwan should be determined peacefully and with the express consent of the Taiwanese people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1375-1376)
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the dire humanitarian situation in Liberia and efforts to introduce peace and justice to that country.

Bill: 108-hconres-233
Sponsor: Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13]
Introduced: 2003-06-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Civil War
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crimes against humanity
Democracy
Economics and Public Finance
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
International agencies
International cooperation
Liberia
Peace
Peacekeeping forces
Prosecution
Regional economic development
Sierra Leone
War crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: 
Calls for: (1) the departure of Charles Taylor from Liberia and his trial at the Special Court for Sierra Leone for Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes; (2) international support for peacekeeping operations in Liberia to end the civil war, achieve peace, and restore stability; (3) international support for a transition leading to free and fair elections and the restoration of a new and truly democratic Liberian government; and (4) international support for the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to assist Liberians in building a more secure and free Liberia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of preserving the survival of essential urban hospitals.

Bill: 108-hconres-234
Sponsor: Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13]
Introduced: 2003-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Hospital care
Hospital rates
Hospitals
Medicaid
Medicare
Social Welfare
Urban affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Resolves that Congress should preserve adequate Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement to ensure the viability of safety-net urban hospitals.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2003-07-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2003-06-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2003-06-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2003-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the life and achievements of Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Doby.

Bill: 108-hconres-235
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-8]
Introduced: 2003-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Baseball
Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congress
Congressional tributes
Minorities
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: 
Expresses sorrow on the death of Lawrence Eugene &quot;Larry&quot; Doby (the first African American to play professional baseball in the American League) and appreciation for the impact that he made in pioneering civil rights by breaking down racial barriers in baseball and in America.

action_date: 2003-09-16
text: 

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

 
Expresses sorrow on the death of Lawrence Eugene &quot;Larry&quot; Doby (the first African American to play professional baseball in the American League) and appreciation for the impact that he made in pioneering civil rights by breaking down racial barriers in baseball and in America.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-22
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-09-17
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration:  CR S11707)
action_date: 2003-09-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration:  CR S11707)
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8231-8232)
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8231-8232)
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 235.
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8231-8234)
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Mrs. Blackburn moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization Discharged.
action_date: 2003-07-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to commemorate the unveiling of the statue of Sakakawea provided by the State of North Dakota for display in Statuary Hall.

Bill: 108-hconres-236
Sponsor: Rep. Pomeroy, Earl [D-ND-At Large]
Introduced: 2003-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
Congressional tributes
History
Minorities
Native Americans
North Dakota
Sculpture
West (U.S.)

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: 
Permits use of the rotunda of the Capitol on October 16, 2003, for a ceremony to commemorate the unveiling of the statue of Sakakawea provided by the State of North Dakota for display in Statuary Hall.

action_date: 2003-07-15
text: 

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

 
Permits use of the rotunda of the Capitol on October 16, 2003, for a ceremony to commemorate the unveiling of the statue of Sakakawea provided by the State of North Dakota for display in Statuary Hall.

action_date: 2003-07-16
text: 

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

 
Permits use of the rotunda of the Capitol on October 16, 2003, for a ceremony to commemorate the unveiling of the statue of Sakakawea provided by the State of North Dakota for display in Statuary Hall.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-17
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9512-9513)
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9512-9513)
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6711)
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6711)
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 236.
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6711-6713)
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: Mr. Ney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Introduced in House