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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4850) making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-724
Sponsor: Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2004-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4850) making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005.
action_date: 2004-07-19
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. 4850) making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005. 

action_date: 2004-07-20
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. 4850) making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text:  CR H5998)
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text:  CR H5998)
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 724.
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration:  CR H5998-6001)
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 206.
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4850 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. Bill is open to amendments.
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-615, by Mr. Linder.
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-615, by Mr. Linder.
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3574) to require the mandatory expensing of stock options granted to executive officers, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-725
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2004-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3574) to require the mandatory expensing of stock options granted to executive officers.
action_date: 2004-07-19
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. 3574) to require the mandatory expensing of stock options granted to executive officers. 

action_date: 2004-07-20
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. 3574) to require the mandatory expensing of stock options granted to executive officers. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text:  CR H5991)
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text:  CR H5991)
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 725.
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration:  CR H5991-5998)
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 207.
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3574 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-616, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-616, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the people of Serbia and government of Serbia for conducting a democratic, free and fair presidential election and for reaffirming Serbia's commitment to peace, democracy, and the rule of law.

Bill: 108-hres-726
Sponsor: Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1]
Introduced: 2004-07-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Europe
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
International agencies
Montenegro
Serbia

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: 
 States that the House of Representatives: (1) commends the people and Government of Serbia for conducting a democratic presidential election; (2) supports continued democratic reforms in Serbia and urges President Tadic and Prime Minister Kostunica to continue the reform processes; and (3) recognizes the importance of strengthening regional stability and democracy in the Balkans and encourages and supports the integration of Serbia and Montenegro into Euro-Atlantic institutions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the policy of the United States at the 56th Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission.

Bill: 108-hres-727
Sponsor: Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10]
Introduced: 2004-07-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Animals
Conferences
Diplomacy
Environmental Protection
Environmental monitoring
Fisheries
Fishery management
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
International agencies
International environmental cooperation
International law
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine parks and reserves
Marine resources conservation
Meat
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Science, Technology, Communications
Treaties
Whales

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) at the 56th Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission the United States should remain firmly opposed to commercial whaling, and take other specified related steps; and (2) the United States should make full use of all appropriate diplomatic mechanisms, relevant international laws and agreements, and other appropriate means to implement these goals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the actions of terrorists will never cause the date of any Presidential election to be postponed and that no single individual or agency should be given the authority to postpone the date of a Presidential election.

Bill: 108-hres-728
Sponsor: Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18]
Introduced: 2004-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
EBB Terrorism
Election Day
Election administration
International Affairs
Presidential elections
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the actions of terrorists will never cause the date of any Presidential election to be postponed; and (2) no single individual or agency should be given the authority to postpone the date of such an election.

action_date: 2004-07-22
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the actions of terrorists will never cause the date of any Presidential election to be postponed; and (2) no single individual or agency should be given the authority to postpone the date of such an election.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 419 - 2 (Roll No. 409). (consideration: CR H6579-6580; text: CR 7/20/2004 H6085-6086)
action_date: 2004-07-22
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): 419 - 2 (Roll No. 409).(consideration: CR H6579-6580; text: CR 7/20/2004 H6085-6086)
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: Considered as unfinished business (CR H6579-6580)
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. 728.
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration:  CR H6085-6089)
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: Mr. Ney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the 50th anniversary of the food aid programs established under the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954.

Bill: 108-hres-729
Sponsor: Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1]
Introduced: 2004-07-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Agricultural assistance
Agricultural surpluses
Agriculture and Food
Anniversaries
Commemorations
Community development
Congress
Congressional tributes
Department of Agriculture
Developing countries
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Famines
Food relief
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign loans
Government Operations and Politics
Housing and Community Development
Hunger
Infrastructure
Legislation
Nongovernmental organizations
Poverty
Social Welfare
Special days
U.S. Agency for International Development
Urban affairs
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: 

 
Recognizes, with respect to the 50th anniversary of the date of enactment of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Department of Agriculture, and associated partners for providing emergency food assistance to address famine or other extraordinary relief requirements and for promoting economic, agricultural, educational, and community development in developing countries.
 
Declares that the people of the United States should recognize: (1) the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the concessional credit program and the Food for Peace program under such Act; and (2) the accomplishments of USAID, the Department of Agriculture, and associated private voluntary organization and nongovernmental organization partners in alleviating hunger and poverty, bolstering development, and restoring hope around the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2004-07-20
text: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2004-07-20
text: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2004-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2443) to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2004, to amend various laws administered by the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-730
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]
Introduced: 2004-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: 
Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 2443 (Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2003).

action_date: 2004-07-20
text: 

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

 
Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 2443 (Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2003).

action_date: 2004-07-21
text: 

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

 
Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 2443 (Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2003).


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 agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6457)
action_date: 2004-07-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6457)
action_date: 2004-07-21
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6458)
action_date: 2004-07-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 730.
action_date: 2004-07-21
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6457-6458)
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 208.
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 2443.
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-618, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-618, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 108-hres-731
Sponsor: Rep. Reynolds, Thomas M. [R-NY-26]
Introduced: 2004-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII to provide for consideration or disposition of the conference report on H.R. 1308 (Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity Act of 2003).

action_date: 2004-07-20
text: 

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

 
Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII to provide for consideration or disposition of the conference report on H.R. 1308 (Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity Act of 2003).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 209.
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-620, by Mr. Reynolds.
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-620, by Mr. Reynolds.
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the Government of Libya to review the legal actions taken against several Bulgarian medical workers.

Bill: 108-hres-733
Sponsor: Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1]
Introduced: 2004-07-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: AIDS (Disease)
Administration of justice
Capital punishment
Child health
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Due process of law
Europe
Evidence (Law)
Families
Health
Human immunodeficiency viruses
Law
Libya
Medical personnel
Middle East and North Africa
Sentences (Criminal procedure)
Trials

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: 
States that the House of Representatives: (1) expresses its sympathies for those Libyan children infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and its condolences to the families of those children who have died from the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS); (2) raises concerns regarding the investigations and trial and the lack of compelling evidence regarding the allegations of criminal intent on the part of the Bulgarian medical workers; (3) expresses its dismay over the recent verdict by the Libyan court and the harsh sentence imposed on such workers and urges the Government of Libya to consider the possibility of withdrawing the charges and releasing the defendants; and (4) affirms U.S. support for the Government of Bulgaria and its efforts to resolve this matter.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3313) to amend title 28, United States Code, to limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act.

Bill: 108-hres-734
Sponsor: Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9]
Introduced: 2004-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Law

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-21
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3313) to amend title 28, United States Code, to limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act.
action_date: 2004-07-21
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. 3313) to amend title 28, United States Code, to limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text:  CR H6562)
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text:  CR H6562)
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6569)
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 734.
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration:  CR H6562-6569)
action_date: 2004-07-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 211.
action_date: 2004-07-21
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3313 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
action_date: 2004-07-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-623, by Mrs. Myrick.
action_date: 2004-07-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-623, by Mrs. Myrick.
action_date: 2004-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4613) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-735
Sponsor: Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9]
Introduced: 2004-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-21
text: 
Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 4613 (FY 2005 Department of Defense appropriations).

action_date: 2004-07-21
text: 

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

 
Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 4613 (FY 2005 Department of Defense appropriations).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text:  CR H6652)
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text:  CR H6652)
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 735.
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration:  CR H6652-6660)
action_date: 2004-07-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 212.
action_date: 2004-07-21
text: Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 4613.
action_date: 2004-07-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-624, by Mrs. Myrick.
action_date: 2004-07-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-624, by Mrs. Myrick.
action_date: 2004-07-21
text: Introduced in House