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A concurrent resolution affirming the support of Congress for preserving the image of Alexander Hamilton on the face of $10 Federal reserve notes because of his standing as one of the United States' most influential founding fathers.

Bill: 108-sconres-132
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2004-07-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: American Revolution
Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Army
Cabinet officers
Congress
Congressional tributes
Constitutional conventions
Department of the Treasury
Finance and Financial Sector
Government Operations and Politics
History
Law
Money
Officer personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: 
Declares that Congress affirms its support for preserving Alexander Hamilton's image on the face of $10 Federal reserve notes because of his standing as one of the United States' most influential founding fathers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8774)
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8774-8775)
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece.

Bill: 108-sconres-134
Sponsor: Sen. Fitzgerald, Peter [R-IL]
Introduced: 2004-07-22 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Archaeology
Art objects
Arts, Culture, Religion
Cultural property
Europe
Greece
History
Negotiations
Sculpture
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: 
Calls for the Government of the United Kingdom to enter into negotiations with the Government of Greece as soon as possible to facilitate the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8775-8776)
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution honoring and memorializing the passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93.

Bill: 108-sconres-136
Sponsor: Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND]
Introduced: 2004-09-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Air piracy
Airline passenger traffic
Bombings
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Commercial aircraft
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
District of Columbia
EBB Terrorism
Flight crews
Government Operations and Politics
International Affairs
Labor and Employment
Monuments and memorials
Pennsylvania
September 11, 2001
Signs and signboards
Terrorism
Transportation and Public Works
Victims of terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: 
Honors and memorializes the passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93 for their decisive actions and efforts of bravery on September 11, 2001.

action_date: 2004-10-11
text: 
States that the United States owes the passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93 deep respect and gratitude for their decisive actions and efforts of bravery.
 
Extends condolences to the families and friends of the passengers and crew of Flight 93.
 
 Provides for the selection of an appropriate memorial to be located in the United States Capitol Building to honor the passengers and crew of Flight 93, who saved the United States Capitol Building from destruction. Requires the memorial to state the purpose of the honor and the names of the passengers and crew of Flight 93 on whom the honor is bestowed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2004-11-16
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2004-11-16
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2004-10-11
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11325)
action_date: 2004-10-11
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11325)
action_date: 2004-10-11
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S11324-11325)
action_date: 2004-10-11
text: Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-10-11
text: Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9141)
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9141-9142)
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution commending John W. Kluge for his dedication and commitment to the United States on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

Bill: 108-sconres-138
Sponsor: Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]
Introduced: 2004-09-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arts, Culture, Religion
Charities
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Federal libraries
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Library of Congress
Scholarships
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-20
text: 
Commends John W. Kluge for his example of philanthropy and public service to the people of the United States on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

action_date: 2004-09-20
text: 

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

 
Commends John W. Kluge for his example of philanthropy and public service to the people of the United States on the occasion of his 90th birthday.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-09-21
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2004-09-21
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2004-09-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration:  CR S9392; text as passed Senate:  CR S9392; text of measure as introduced:  CR S9389)
action_date: 2004-09-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration:  CR S9392; text as passed Senate:  CR S9392; text of measure as introduced:  CR S9389)
action_date: 2004-09-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9389-9390)
action_date: 2004-09-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution directing the Architect of the Capitol to establish a temporary exhibit in the rotunda of the Capitol to honor the memory of members of the United States Armed Forces who have lost their lives in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

Bill: 108-sconres-139
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2004-09-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Afghanistan
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Arts, Culture, Religion
Biography
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
Congressional tributes
Exhibitions
Families
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military dependents
Military operations
Photography
South Asia
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: 
Requires the Architect of the Capitol to display in the rotunda of the Capitol an exhibit to honor the memory of members of the U.S. armed forces who have lost their lives in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10075)
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10075)
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution urging the President to withdraw the United States from the 1992 Agreement on Government Support for Civil Aircraft with the European Union and immediately file a consultation request, under the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes of the World Trade Organization, on the matter of injury to, and adverse effects on, the commercial aviation industry of the United States.

Bill: 108-sconres-140
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2004-10-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Aircraft industry
Commerce
Commercial aircraft
Dispute settlement
Europe
European Union
Free trade
International Affairs
International agencies
International competitiveness
Subsidies
Trade agreements
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: 
Urges the President to direct the U.S. Trade Representative to: (1) withdraw the United States from the Agreement on Government Support for Civil Aircraft that was entered into with the European Community in 1992; and (2) immediately file a consultation request, under the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes of the World Trade Organization (WTO), on the matter of serious injury to the U.S. commercial aviation industry.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10445-10446)
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing the essential role of nuclear power in the national energy policy of the United States and supporting the increased use of nuclear power and the construction and development of new and improved nuclear power generating plants.

Bill: 108-sconres-141
Sponsor: Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]
Introduced: 2004-10-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Energy policy
Energy security
Environmental Protection
Nuclear energy
Nuclear power plants
Pollution control

Summary:
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: 
Declares that Congress: (1) recognizes the essential role of nuclear power in the national energy policy of the United States; and (2) supports the increased use of nuclear power and the construction and development of new and improved nuclear power generating plants as a means of contributing to national energy independence and maintaining a clean environment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 10/7/2004 S10586-10587)
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing the significant achievements of the people and Government of Afghanistan since the Emergency Loya Jirga was held in June 2002 in establishing the foundation and means to hold presidential elections on October 9, 2004.

Bill: 108-sconres-142
Sponsor: Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE]
Introduced: 2004-10-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Peace
Presidential elections
South Asia

Summary:
action_date: 2004-10-08
text: 
Declares that the United States: (1) applauds the steadfast commitment of the people of Afghanistan to achieve government through democracy; (2) strongly supports self-government and the protection of human rights and freedom of conscience for all men and women in Afghanistan; and (3) remains committed to a long-term partnership with the people of Afghanistan and to a peaceful future for Afghanistan. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10864)
action_date: 2004-10-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10864)
action_date: 2004-10-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing community organization of public access defibrillation programs.

Bill: 108-sconres-143
Sponsor: Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH]
Introduced: 2004-10-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Automobiles
Cardiovascular diseases
Commemorations
Commerce
Community organization
Congress
Congressional tributes
Cultural centers
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency Management
Emergency medicine
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Hotels, motels, etc.
Medical supplies
Office buildings
School health programs
Sports and Recreation
Sports facilities
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2004-10-08
text: 
Recognizes the growing number of community activists, organizations, and municipal governments leading the national effort to establish public access defibrillation (PAD) programs.
 
Encourages the continued development and implementation of PAD programs in schools, sports arenas, NASCAR race tracks, large hotels, concert halls, public housing, high-rise buildings, gated communities, buildings subject to high-security, and similar facilities to increase the survival rate for victims of cardiac arrest.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10864-10865)
action_date: 2004-10-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10865)
action_date: 2004-10-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of H.R. 4837

Bill: 108-sconres-144
Sponsor: Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA]
Introduced: 2004-10-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Agricultural conservation
Agriculture and Food
Animals
Crop insurance
Disaster relief
Economics and Public Finance
Emergency Management
Environmental Protection
Federal aid to Indians
Federal budget process
Finance and Financial Sector
Legislation
Livestock
Minorities
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Supplemental appropriations
Trees

Summary:
action_date: 2004-10-11
text: 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make certain corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 4837 (Military Construction Appropriations and Emergency Hurricane Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2005).
 
Repeals the requirement that: (1) the Secretary of Agriculture shall use not more than $6.037 billion of the funds, facilities, and authorities of the Commodity Credit Corporation to carry out the conservation security program for the period of FY 2005 through 2014; and (2) any savings from that requirement not be scored until FY 2008.
 
Replaces such requirement with the designation of agricultural disaster assistance under such Act as an emergency requirement.

action_date: 2004-10-11
text: 

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

 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make certain corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 4837 (Military Construction Appropriations and Emergency Hurricane Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2005).
 
Repeals the requirement that: (1) the Secretary of Agriculture shall use not more than $6.037 billion of the funds, facilities, and authorities of the Commodity Credit Corporation to carry out the conservation security program for the period of FY 2005 through 2014; and (2) any savings from that requirement not be scored until FY 2008.
 
Replaces such requirement with the designation of agricultural disaster assistance under such Act as an emergency requirement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11228-11229; text as passed Senate: CR S11229; text of measure as introduced: CR S11311)
action_date: 2004-10-11
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11228-11229; text as passed Senate: CR S11229; text of measure as introduced: CR S11311)
action_date: 2004-10-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of H. R. 1417.

Bill: 108-sconres-145
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2004-11-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Copyright
Intellectual property
Legislation
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2004-11-16
text: 
 Authorizes the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1417 (Copyright Royalty and Distribution Reform Act of 2004), including to provide that such Act shall apply to proceedings to determine royalty rates for the secondary transmission of primary transmissions by satellite carriers that are commenced after January 31, 2006.

action_date: 2004-11-16
text: 

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

 
 Authorizes the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1417 (Copyright Royalty and Distribution Reform Act of 2004), including to provide that such Act shall apply to proceedings to determine royalty rates for the secondary transmission of primary transmissions by satellite carriers that are commenced after January 31, 2006.

action_date: 2004-11-17
text: 

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

 
 Authorizes the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1417 (Copyright Royalty and Distribution Reform Act of 2004), including to provide that such Act shall apply to proceedings to determine royalty rates for the secondary transmission of primary transmissions by satellite carriers that are commenced after January 31, 2006.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-11-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-11-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9845-9847)
action_date: 2004-11-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9845-9847)
action_date: 2004-11-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty mintues of debate on S. Con. Res. 145.
action_date: 2004-11-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9845-9848)
action_date: 2004-11-17
text: Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-11-16
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2004-11-16
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2004-11-16
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2004-11-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11392-11393; text as passed Senate: CR S11392-11393; text of measure as introduced: CR S11383-11384)
action_date: 2004-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11392-11393; text as passed Senate: CR S11392-11393; text of measure as introduced: CR S11383-11384)
action_date: 2004-11-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Department of Defense should continue to exercise its statutory authority to support the activities of the Boy Scouts of America, in particular the periodic national and world Boy Scout Jamborees.

Bill: 108-sconres-147
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2004-11-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Boy Scouts
Civil-military relations
Department of Defense
Families
Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2004-11-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of Defense should continue to exercise its long-standing statutory authority to support activities of the Boy Scouts of America, particularly the periodic national and world Boy Scout Jamborees. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11503)
action_date: 2004-11-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution honoring the life and contribution of Yogi Bhajan, a leader of the Sikhs, and expressing condolences to the Sikh community on his passing.

Bill: 108-sconres-148
Sponsor: Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]
Introduced: 2004-11-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Clergy
Congress
Congressional tributes
India
Religion
Sikhs
South Asia

Summary:
action_date: 2004-11-18
text: 
Declares that Congress recognizes: (1) that the teachings of Yogi Bhajan (a leader of the Sikhs) about Sikhism and yoga, and the businesses formed under his inspiration, improved the personal, political, spiritual, and professional relations between U.S. citizens and the citizens of India; and (2) the legendary compassion, wisdom, kindness, and courage of Yogi Bhajan, and his wealth of accomplishments on behalf of the Sikh community.
 
Extends condolences to Inderjit Kaur, the wife of Yogi Bhajan, his three children and five grandchildren, and to Sikh and Healthy, Happy, Holy Organization (3HO) communities around the Nation and the world upon the death on October 6, 2004, of Yogi Bhajan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11503-11504)
action_date: 2004-11-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11504)
action_date: 2004-11-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the murder of Emmett Till.

Bill: 108-sconres-150
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2004-11-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Criminal investigation
Hate crimes
Minorities
Mississippi
Murder
Racial violence

Summary:
action_date: 2004-11-19
text: 
Calls on: (1) all authorities with jurisdiction, including the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the State of Mississippi, to expeditiously bring those responsible for the 1955 murder of Emmett Till to justice and provide all the resources necessary to ensure a timely and thorough investigation; and (2) DOJ to fully report the findings of the investigation to Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-11-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 11/20/2004 S11650-11651)
action_date: 2004-11-19
text: Introduced in Senate