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Supporting the 20th Annual National Tourism Week.

Bill: 108-hconres-172
Sponsor: Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2003-05-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Commerce
Special weeks
Tourism
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Expresses support for National Tourism Week (May 10-18, 2003, is the 20th such week).
action_date: 2003-06-02
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced on May 9, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses support for National Tourism Week (May 10-18, 2003, is the 20th such week).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-03
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2003-06-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-06-02
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text:  CR H4751-4752)
action_date: 2003-06-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text:  CR H4751-4752)
action_date: 2003-06-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 172.
action_date: 2003-06-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration:  CR H4751-4754)
action_date: 2003-06-02
text: Mr. Souder moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the historic significance of the 55th anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel and reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Israel.

Bill: 108-hconres-173
Sponsor: Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2003-05-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aggression
Anniversaries
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Government Operations and Politics
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
Pluralism (Social sciences)
Sovereignty
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: 
Recognizes the historic significance of the 55th anniversary of the founding of the sovereign and independent modern state of Israel and reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation which have existed between the United States and Israel for the past 55 years.
 
Commends the Israeli people for their remarkable achievements in building a new state and a pluralistic and democratic society in the Middle East in the face of terrorism, hostility, and belligerence by many of its neighbors. Extends the warmest congratulations and best wishes to the state of Israel and her people for a peaceful, prosperous, and successful future.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the President to request former President Jimmy Carter, and members of the Carter Center, to assist the Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance for Post-War Iraq (ORHA).

Bill: 108-hconres-174
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2003-05-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Carter Administration
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Dispute settlement
Ethnic relations
Ex-presidents
Government Operations and Politics
History
Human rights
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Minorities
Peace
Religion
Technical assistance
War relief

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: 
Calls on: (1) the President to request former President Jimmy Carter, and members of the Carter Center, to assist the Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance for Postwar Iraq (ORHA) to oversee the establishment of an interim Iraqi government; (2) the former President to forge a peaceful, cooperative, structure among Iraq's political, religious, and ethnic factions to facilitate the establishment of an interim government there; and (2) the Director of ORHA, retired U.S. Army General Jay Garner, to utilize the expertise and experience of the former President and Carter Center members in the establishment of such government.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E914)
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece.

Bill: 108-hconres-175
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2003-05-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Archaeology
Art
Arts, Culture, Religion
Cultural property
Europe
Greece
History
Negotiations
Olympic games
Sculpture
Sports and Recreation
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: 
Calls for the Government of the United Kingdom to enter into negotiations with the Government of Greece to facilitate the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece before the Olympics in 2004.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Planning Week, recognizing the significant impact of sound financial planning on achieving life's goals, and honoring American families and the financial planning profession for their adherence and dedication to the financial planning process.

Bill: 108-hconres-176
Sponsor: Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19]
Introduced: 2003-05-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
Finance and Financial Sector
Financial planning
Financial services
Personal budgets
Service industries
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Expresses support for, and encourages Americans to observe, Financial Planning Week.
action_date: 2003-11-04
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for, and encourages Americans to observe, Financial Planning Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-11-05
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2003-11-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-11-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 602). (text: CR H10247)
action_date: 2003-11-04
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): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 602).(text: CR H10247)
action_date: 2003-11-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10312-10313)
action_date: 2003-11-04
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: 2003-11-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 176.
action_date: 2003-11-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10247-10248)
action_date: 2003-11-04
text: Mr. Turner (OH) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-09-18
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2003-09-18
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-09-18
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: 2003-05-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hconres-178
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2003-05-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Civics education
Commemorations
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Government Operations and Politics
Patriotism
Secondary education
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Recognizes the importance of veterans to the United States. Expresses support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students Day (programs that educate children about the service of veterans and the sacrifices made by them and their families).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the Second Amendment.

Bill: 108-hconres-179
Sponsor: Rep. John, Christopher [D-LA-7]
Introduced: 2003-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Constitutional amendments
Crime and Law Enforcement
Firearms

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees individuals the right to bear arms.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the President to urge the other members of the Group of Eight (G-8) at the upcoming G-8 meeting from June 1-3, 2003, in Evian, France, to pledge and contribute a substantial amount of new resources to the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.

Bill: 108-hconres-180
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2003-05-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: AIDS (Disease)
Canada
Conferences
East Asia
Economic assistance
Europe
European Union
France
Germany
Health
Human immunodeficiency viruses
Italy
Japan
Malaria
Medical records
Medical tests
Preventive medicine
Russia
Science, Technology, Communications
Summit diplomacy
Tuberculosis
United Kingdom
Vaccines
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: Resolves that Congress: (1) reaffirms its support for a comprehensive international response to the global HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria pandemics; (2) calls on the President, at the G-8 meeting from June 1-June 3, 2003, in Evian, France, to encourage the other G-8 members to pledge and contribute a substantial amount of new resources to the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria to complement the recent commitment of the United States; and (3) calls on the President to urge all G-8 members and the European Union to actively support and provide adequate funding for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.

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 Congress regarding the obligations of Mexico under the Treaty Between the United States of America and Mexico of 1944 relating to the use of the Colorado, Rio Grande, and Tijuana Rivers.

Bill: 108-hconres-181
Sponsor: Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27]
Introduced: 2003-05-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional reporting requirements
Infrastructure
International rivers
Latin America
Mexico
Sanctions (International law)
Texas
Treaties
Water Resources Development
Water rights
Water supply

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: 
Calls upon the executive branch to: (1) take specific actions to ensure that the Government of Mexico meets its obligations under the Treaty Between the United States of America and Mexico, and Protocol, signed in 1944, to supply Rio Grande River water to the United States; (2) withhold deliveries of Colorado River water to Mexico until such time as Mexico complies with treaty obligations to deliver Rio Grande River water to the United States; and (3) consult with and report to Congress on the actions taken.


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
Recognizing that the United States draws its strength from its incredible diversity of racial and ethnic groups, recognizing that the Asian Pacific American community is a thriving and integral part of American society and culture, supporting the goals and ideals of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and recognizing the contributions of Asian Pacific Americans to the United States.

Bill: 108-hconres-182
Sponsor: Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2003-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Asian American ethnic groups
Congress
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Pluralism (Social sciences)
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and recognizes the contributions of Asian Pacific Americans to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting National Funeral Service Education Week.

Bill: 108-hconres-183
Sponsor: Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-19]
Introduced: 2003-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Commerce
Consumer education
Funeral industry
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Expresses support for efforts to establish National Funeral Service Education Week (designated by national funeral service organizations as September 21 through 27, 2003, to provide consumers with information about their choices in planning a funeral and selecting funeral goods and services).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that Congress should participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for the people of the United States.

Bill: 108-hconres-184
Sponsor: Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25]
Introduced: 2003-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Affordable housing
Charities
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional employees
District of Columbia
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Home ownership
Maryland
Members of Congress
Metropolitan areas
Nonprofit organizations
Politicians' families
Social Welfare
Special months
Urban affairs
Virginia
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) everyone in the United States should have a decent home; (2) Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives should demonstrate the importance of volunteerism; (3) Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives, Habitat for Humanity, and contributing organizations, should sponsor and construct two homes in the Washington, D.C., metro area each as part of the "Congress Building America" program; and (4) these and other future occasions should be used to emphasize the importance of providing decent homes for all of the people in the United States.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued as a testimonial to the Nation's tireless commitment to reuniting America's missing children with their families, and to honor the memories of those children who were victims of abduction and murder.

Bill: 108-hconres-185
Sponsor: Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24]
Introduced: 2003-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Missing children
Postage stamps

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that a postage stamp should be issued to honor all missing children.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1006-1007)
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the proposed recommendations of the National Public Health Initiative on Diabetes and Women's Health should be funded and implemented by the appropriate agencies and organizations.

Bill: 108-hconres-186
Sponsor: Rep. Nethercutt, George R., Jr. [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2003-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Diabetes
Women
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that the proposed recommendations of the National Public Health Initiative on Diabetes and Women's Health should be funded and implemented by the appropriate agencies and organizations.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Hattie McDaniel, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.

Bill: 108-hconres-187
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]
Introduced: 2003-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Blacks
Entertainers
Government Operations and Politics
Minorities
Motion pictures
Postage stamps
Radio programs
Science, Technology, Communications
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that a postage stamp should be issued to honor Hattie McDaniel (an African-American pioneer in the entertainment industry).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1032)
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service in honor of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.

Bill: 108-hconres-188
Sponsor: Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22]
Introduced: 2003-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Authors and authorship
Environmental Protection
Estuaries
Everglades
Florida
Government Operations and Politics
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Nature conservation
Postage stamps
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Water Resources Development
Wetlands
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-21
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that a postage stamp should be issued to honor Marjory Stoneman Douglas (first president of the Business and Professional League and author of "The Everglades: River of Grass").

Legislative actions:
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 a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate.

Bill: 108-hconres-191
Sponsor: Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22]
Introduced: 2003-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional sessions
House of Representatives
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-23
text: Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from May 22, 23, or 24, 2003, until June 2, 2003, and a recess or an adjournment of the Senate from May 23 or 24, 2003, until June 2, 2003.
action_date: 2003-05-23
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on May 22, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from May 22, 23, or 24, 2003, until June 2, 2003, and a recess or an adjournment of the Senate from May 23 or 24, 2003, until June 2, 2003.
action_date: 2003-05-23
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on May 22, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from May 22, 23, or 24, 2003, until June 2, 2003, and a recess or an adjournment of the Senate from May 23 or 24, 2003, until June 2, 2003.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-23
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-05-23
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration:  CR S7162-7163; text as passed Senate:  CR S7162-7163)
action_date: 2003-05-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration:  CR S7162-7163; text as passed Senate:  CR S7162-7163)
action_date: 2003-05-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-05-23
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 195 (Roll no. 226). (text: CR H4730)
action_date: 2003-05-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 195 (Roll no. 226).(text: CR H4730)
action_date: 2003-05-23
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4730)
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued as a testimonial to the Nation's tireless commitment to reuniting America's missing children with their families, and to honor the memories of those children who were victims of abduction and murder.

Bill: 108-hconres-192
Sponsor: Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24]
Introduced: 2003-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Missing children
Postage stamps

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that a postage stamp should be issued to honor all missing children.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: Introduced in House