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Calling on the United Nations Security Council to immediately consider and take appropriate action to respond to the growing threat that the ruling State Peace and Development Council in Burma poses to the Southeast Asia region and to the people of Burma.

Bill: 108-hres-768
Sponsor: Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24]
Introduced: 2004-09-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: AIDS (Disease)
Armed Forces and National Security
Arms sales
Burma
Child labor
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Drug abuse
Drug traffic
East Asia
Families
Forced labor
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Human immunodeficiency viruses
Human rights
Immigration
Labor and Employment
Military regimes
Murder
Political violence
Rape
Refugees
Relocation
Southeast Asia
Torture
United Nations
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations Security Council should consider and take appropriate action to respond to the growing threat that the ruling State Peace and Development Council in Burma poses to the Southeast Asia region and to the people of Burma.

action_date: 2004-10-07
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 the United Nations Security Council should immediately consider and take appropriate action to respond to the growing threat that the ruling State Peace and Development Council in Burma poses to the Southeast Asia region and to the people of Burma.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8401)
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8401)
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 768.
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8401-8403)
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Mr. Tancredo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2038) to reauthorize the assault weapons ban, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-769
Sponsor: Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5]
Introduced: 2004-09-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2038 (Assault Weapons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2003).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Meehan. Petition No: 108-12. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/108/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis12.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5025) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation and Treasury, and independent agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-770
Sponsor: Rep. Reynolds, Thomas M. [R-NY-26]
Introduced: 2004-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5025) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation and Treasury, and independent agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5025) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation and Treasury, and independent agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7121)
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7121)
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 170 (Roll no. 451). (consideration: CR H7125-7126)
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 770.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7121-7126)
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 222.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5025 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: 2004-09-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-686, by Mr. Reynolds.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-686, by Mr. Reynolds.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the thanks of the House of Representatives and the Nation for the contributions to freedom made by American POW/MIAs on National POW/MIA Recognition Day.

Bill: 108-hres-771
Sponsor: Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2]
Introduced: 2004-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Associations, institutions, etc.
Congress
Congressional tributes
Flags
Missing in action
Prisoners of war
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: 
Recognizes that National POW/MIA Recognition Day is one of the six days specified by law as a day on which the POW/MIA flag is to be flown over specified Federal facilities and national cemeteries, military installations, and post offices.
 
Extends the gratitude of the House of Representatives and the Nation to those who have served their nation in captivity to hostile forces as prisoners of war.
 
Recognizes and honors the more than 88,000 members of the U.S. Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for and their families.
 
Recognizes the untiring efforts of national POW/MIA organizations to ensuring that America never forgets the contribution of the Nation's prisoners of war and unaccounted for military personnel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-09-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7214)
action_date: 2004-09-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7214)
action_date: 2004-09-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 771.
action_date: 2004-09-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7214-7217)
action_date: 2004-09-15
text: Mr. Simmons moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Long-Term Care Residents' Rights Week and recognizing the importance to the Nation of residents of long-term care facilities, including senior citizens and individuals living with disabilities.

Bill: 108-hres-772
Sponsor: Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-30]
Introduced: 2004-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congregate housing
Disabled
Health
Housing and Community Development
Nursing homes
Patients' rights
Quality of care
Quality of life
Social Welfare
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives supports the goals and ideals of National Long-Term Care Residents' Rights Week.

action_date: 2004-09-22
text: 

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

 
Declares that the House of Representatives supports the goals and ideals of National Long-Term Care Residents' Rights Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7359)
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7359)
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 772.
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7359-7360)
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: Mr. Ose moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-09-15
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-09-15
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4628) to protect consumers in managed care plans and other health coverage.

Bill: 108-hres-773
Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-11]
Introduced: 2004-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Health
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 4628 (Patients' Bill of Rights Act of 2004).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Edwards. Petition No: 108-13. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/108/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis13.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Commending the people and Government of Greece for the successful completion of the 2004 Summer Olympic Games.

Bill: 108-hres-774
Sponsor: Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5]
Introduced: 2004-09-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Europe
Greece
Olympic games
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: 
Commends the people of Greece for the successful completion of the 2004 Summer Olympic Games.

action_date: 2004-10-04
text: 

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

 
Commends the people of Greece for the successful completion of the 2004 Summer Olympic Games.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-10-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7992)
action_date: 2004-10-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7992)
action_date: 2004-10-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 774.
action_date: 2004-10-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7992-7994)
action_date: 2004-10-04
text: Mrs. Davis, Jo Ann moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the continuity of Government and the smooth transition of executive power.

Bill: 108-hres-775
Sponsor: Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2004-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Advice and consent of the Senate
Cabinet officers
Congress
Presidential appointments
Presidential inaugurations
Presidential succession
Presidential transitions

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that during the period preceding the end of a term of office in which a President will not be serving a succeeding term: (1) the President should consider submitting the nominations of individuals to the Senate who are selected by the President-elect for offices that fall within the line of succession; (2) the Senate should consider conducting confirmation proceedings and votes on such nominations between January 3 and January 20 before the Inauguration; and (3) the President should consider agreeing to sign and deliver commissions for all approved nominations on January 20 before the Inauguration to ensure continuity of Government.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-11-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Weatherization Day to recognize the need for reducing home energy costs, particularly for low-income families, through the use of conservation technologies, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-777
Sponsor: Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5]
Introduced: 2004-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Energy
Energy assistance for the poor
Energy conservation
Home repair and improvement
Housing and Community Development
Social Welfare
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Weatherization Day to recognize the need for reducing home energy costs, particularly for low-income families, through the use of conservation technologies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of William "Count" Basie and acknowledging his important contributions to jazz and swing music.

Bill: 108-hres-778
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2004-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congress
Congressional tributes
Entertainers
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-17
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of William &quot;Count&quot; Basie; and (2) acknowledges the important contributions of William &quot;Count&quot; Basie to jazz and swing music.

action_date: 2004-09-29
text: 

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

 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of William &quot;Count&quot; Basie; and (2) acknowledges the important contributions of William &quot;Count&quot; Basie to jazz and swing music.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7804)
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7804)
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 778.
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7804-7806)
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Mr. Burns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the life of Joseph Irwin Miller of Columbus, Indiana.

Bill: 108-hres-779
Sponsor: Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9]
Introduced: 2004-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Architecture
Armed Forces and National Security
Arts
Arts, Culture, Religion
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
Corporation directors
Diesel motor
Human rights
Indiana
International Affairs
Manufacturing industries
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-21
text: 
Recognizes Joseph Irwin Miller of Columbus, Indiana, upon the occasion of his death on August 16, 2004, and extends condolences to the Miller family.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-21
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-780
Sponsor: Rep. Reynolds, Thomas M. [R-NY-26]
Introduced: 2004-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-21
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII with respect to a reported resolution providing for consideration of H.R. 1308 (Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity Act of 2003).

action_date: 2004-09-21
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 with respect to a reported resolution providing for consideration of H.R. 1308 (Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity Act of 2003).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 225.
action_date: 2004-09-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-692, by Mr. Reynolds.
action_date: 2004-09-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-692, by Mr. Reynolds.
action_date: 2004-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2028) to amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the jurisdiction of Federal courts inferior to the Supreme Court over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance.

Bill: 108-hres-781
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2004-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Law

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-21
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2028) to amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the jurisdiction of Federal courts inferior to the Supreme Court over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance.
action_date: 2004-09-21
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. 2028) to amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the jurisdiction of Federal courts inferior to the Supreme Court over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance. 

action_date: 2004-09-22
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. 2028) to amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the jurisdiction of Federal courts inferior to the Supreme Court over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7392)
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7392)
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 781.
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7391-7395)
action_date: 2004-09-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 226.
action_date: 2004-09-21
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2028 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: 2004-09-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-693, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2004-09-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-693, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2004-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Affirming the commitments made by the United States at the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa, to improve worldwide access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation services.

Bill: 108-hres-782
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2004-09-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Conferences
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Developed countries
Developing countries
Economic assistance
Economics and Public Finance
Environmental Protection
Health
International environmental cooperation
Potable water
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Refuse and refuse disposal
South Africa
Sustainable development
Water Resources Development
Water pollution control
Water quality
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-21
text: 
Affirms the commitments made by the United States at the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa, to halve the number of people lacking safe drinking water and basic sanitation services and calls on developed nations to join the United States in such commitments.
 
 Expresses support for an increased effort to meet such commitments and calls on the President to report to Congress on U.S. progress.
 

 
 Declares that the House of Representatives shares the goals of the Water for the Poor Initiative.
 
Expresses support for targeting U.S. water aid toward countries of greatest need and communities in which such aid can make the greatest impact.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7581)
action_date: 2004-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-09-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1665)
action_date: 2004-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-21
text: Introduced in House