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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2844) to require States to hold special elections to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives not later than 21 days after the vacancy is announced by the Speaker of the House of Representatives in extraordinary circumstances, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-602
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2004-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-04-21
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2844) to require States to hold special elections to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives not later than 21 days after the vacancy is announced by the Speaker of the House of Representatives in extraordinary circumstances.
action_date: 2004-04-21
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. 2844) to require States to hold special elections to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives not later than 21 days after the vacancy is announced by the Speaker of the House of Representatives in extraordinary circumstances. 

action_date: 2004-04-22
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. 2844) to require States to hold special elections to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives not later than 21 days after the vacancy is announced by the Speaker of the House of Representatives in extraordinary circumstances. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-04-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-04-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 197 (Roll no. 127). (text: CR H2301)
action_date: 2004-04-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 197 (Roll no. 127).(text: CR H2301)
action_date: 2004-04-22
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 198 (Roll no. 126).
action_date: 2004-04-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 602.
action_date: 2004-04-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2301-2311)
action_date: 2004-04-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 166.
action_date: 2004-04-21
text: The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in Part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying the resolution shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment.
action_date: 2004-04-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-466, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2004-04-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-466, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2004-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Commending the marchers, expressing the belief that each individual has the right to manage his or her own fertility, recognizing that the expression of sexuality is a lifelong aspect of human development, trusting individuals to make responsible choices related to having children, supporting loving families in all of their relationship forms, and celebrating the March for Women's Lives in which individuals make their voices heard through collective pro-choice power.

Bill: 108-hres-603
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2004-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Abortion
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
District of Columbia
Families
Family violence
Health
Human rights
International Affairs
Public demonstrations
Reproduction
Sex
Women
Women's health
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2004-04-22
text: 
Expresses that the House of Representatives: (1) commends the marchers who have come from around the world to fight for women's lives by participating in the March for Women's Lives; (2) believes that rights have no borders and that each individual has the fundamental right to manage his or her fertility; (3) recognizes that the full expression of sexuality is a lifelong aspect of human development; (4) trusts individuals to make responsible choices about whether, when, how, and with whom to have a child; (5) supports loving families in all of their relationship forms, and it should be ensured that they are strong, secure, and free from violence; and (6) celebrates the March in which individuals of every age, race, ethnicity, nationality, language, ability, immigration status, marital status, income, geography, religion, gender, and sexual orientation make their voices heard through collective pro-choice power.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2004-04-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Congressional Science Competition Resolution of 2004

Bill: 108-hres-604
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2004-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Academic performance
Competition
Congressional allowances
Congressional districts
Education
Educational accountability
Elementary and secondary education
Franking privilege
House of Representatives
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientific education
Secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2004-04-22
text: 
Congressional Science Competition Resolution of 2004 - Establishes the Congressional Science Competition under which an academic competition in the sciences shall be held each year among high school students in congressional districts. Requires the Competition to: (1) be carried out with such regulations as may be prescribed by the Committee on House Administration; and (2) be based on a topic or theme which reflects a scientific issue of importance to Congress and which is designated by the Committee on Science. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-04-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2004-04-22
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E634-635)
action_date: 2004-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Commending Kankakee County, the Kankakee River Basin Partnership, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), The Nature Conservancy (TNC), the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation, and local citizens for their work in preserving the Kankakee Sands Ecosystem in Kankakee County, Illinois.

Bill: 108-hres-606
Sponsor: Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11]
Introduced: 2004-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Animals
Congress
Congressional tributes
County politics and government
Ecosystem management
Environmental Protection
Environmental protection groups
Foundations
Government Operations and Politics
Habitat conservation
Illinois
Landscape protection
Nature conservation
Plant protection
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Social Welfare
Water Resources Development
Watersheds
Wetlands
Wildlife conservation

Summary:
action_date: 2004-04-22
text: 
Commends the efforts of Kankakee County, the Kankakee River Basin Partnership, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the Nature Conservancy, the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation, and local citizens for their work in preserving the Kankakee Sands Ecosystem in Kankakee County, Illinois. Expresses support for the preservation of these valuable natural resources. Urges these groups to continue working together with local, State, and Federal entities to further assist preservation efforts for the county.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
action_date: 2004-04-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2004-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4181) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the increased standard deduction, and the 15-percent individual income tax bracket expansion, for married taxpayers filing joint returns.

Bill: 108-hres-607
Sponsor: Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9]
Introduced: 2004-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2004-04-27
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4181) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the increased standard deduction, and the 15-percent individual income tax bracket expansion, for married taxpayers filing joint returns.
action_date: 2004-04-27
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. 4181) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the increased standard deduction, and the 15-percent individual income tax bracket expansion, for married taxpayers filing joint returns. 

action_date: 2004-04-28
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. 4181) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the increased standard deduction, and the 15-percent individual income tax bracket expansion, for married taxpayers filing joint returns. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-04-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-04-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2425)
action_date: 2004-04-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2425)
action_date: 2004-04-28
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2004-04-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 607.
action_date: 2004-04-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2424-2427)
action_date: 2004-04-27
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 170.
action_date: 2004-04-27
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4181 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. A specified amendment is in order.
action_date: 2004-04-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-470, by Mrs. Myrick.
action_date: 2004-04-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-470, by Mrs. Myrick.
action_date: 2004-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the importation into the United States of products and services of foreign nationals who violate the intellectual property rights of persons under United States laws should be prohibited.

Bill: 108-hres-609
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8]
Introduced: 2004-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional oversight
Congressional reporting requirements
Copyright
Crime and Law Enforcement
Import restrictions
Intellectual property
International Affairs
International law
Patent infringement
Patents
Trademarks

Summary:
action_date: 2004-04-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that if: (1) foreign nationals are violating U.S. copyright, patent, or trademark laws; and (2) the government of that foreign country is not using its best efforts to end such violations and to enforce internationally recognized laws and rules relating to intellectual property, then the United States should prohibit the importation of products or services of those nationals until the executive branch can certify to Congress that such violations have ceased and that such country is using its best efforts to enforce intellectual property laws and rules.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2004-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2004-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the level of funding provided to the National Institutes of Health for carrying out the Autoimmune Diseases Research Plan.

Bill: 108-hres-610
Sponsor: Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2004-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Appropriations
Autoimmune diseases
Department of Health and Human Services
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to research
Government Operations and Politics
Medical research
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2004-04-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be an increase in the appropriations provided to carry out the Autoimmune Diseases Research Plan established by the Autoimmune Diseases Coordinating Committee at the National Institutes of Health.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2004-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2004-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the firefighters, police, public servants, civilians, and private businesses who responded to the devastating fire in Richmond, Virginia, on March 26, 2004.

Bill: 108-hres-612
Sponsor: Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7]
Introduced: 2004-04-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Emergency Management
Fire fighters
Fire prevention
Fires
Government Operations and Politics
Police
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2004-04-29
text: 
Recognizes and honors the firefighters, police, public servants, civilians, and private businesses who responded to the devastating fire in Richmond, Virginia, on March 26, 2004, and commends them for their dedicated service to the people of Virginia.

action_date: 2004-06-01
text: 
Recognizes and honors the firefighters, police, public servants, civilians, and private businesses who responded to the devastating fire in Richmond, Virginia, on March 26, 2004, and commends them for their dedicated service to the people of Virginia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-06-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 0 (Roll no. 211). (text: CR H3548)
action_date: 2004-06-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 0 (Roll no. 211).(text: CR H3548)
action_date: 2004-06-01
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3566-3567)
action_date: 2004-06-01
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: 2004-06-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 612.
action_date: 2004-06-01
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3547-3549)
action_date: 2004-06-01
text: Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2004-05-12
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-05-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2004-04-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-04-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-04-29
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the tenth anniversary of Vietnam Human Rights Day.

Bill: 108-hres-613
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11]
Introduced: 2004-04-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
East Asia
Human rights
Special days
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2004-04-30
text: 
States that the House of Representatives: (1) honors and recognizes the 10th anniversary of Vietnam Human Rights Day; and (2) supports the designation of a Vietnam Human Rights Day.

action_date: 2004-05-11
text: 

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

 
States that the House of Representatives: (1) honors and recognizes the 10th anniversary of Vietnam Human Rights Day; and (2) supports the designation of a Vietnam Human Rights Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-05-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text as passed House: CR H2753)
action_date: 2004-05-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text as passed House: CR H2753)
action_date: 2004-05-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 613.
action_date: 2004-05-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2752-2755)
action_date: 2004-05-11
text: Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2004-04-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-04-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-04-30
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals of a National Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month.

Bill: 108-hres-614
Sponsor: Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4]
Introduced: 2004-04-30 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Motorcycles
Special months
Traffic accidents and safety
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2004-04-30
text: 
Expresses that the House of Representatives supports the goals of a National Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month and encourages all people to support the efforts of the motorcycling community to improve motorcycle safety.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.
action_date: 2004-04-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2004-04-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-04-30
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the recent increase in acts of anti-Semitism in members countries of the European Union, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-616
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2004-04-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Antisemitism
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Conferences
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional reporting requirements
Crime and Law Enforcement
Diplomacy
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Europe
European Union
Government Operations and Politics
Hate crimes
Human rights
International agencies
International cooperation
Jews
Mass media
Multicultural education
Religion
Science, Technology, Communications
United Nations
Violence

Summary:
action_date: 2004-04-30
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) all countries should recognize the seriousness of anti-Semitic acts and should take action against those individuals and entities that incite hatred and perpetrate criminal acts against Jewish populations; (2) member countries of the European Union (EU) should continue to officially and publicly repudiate those individuals and entities that carry out such acts and should undertake tougher and more unified measures to combat the growth of anti-Semitic violence and intimidation throughout the European continent; (3) the EU should protect the safety of their Jewish communities through the establishment of the position of a director to monitor and combat anti-Semitism within the EU through education, media analysis, and coordination with responsible partners in each EU member country; (4) the delegates from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Conference on Anti-Semitism should call on their governments to make anti-Semitism a criminal offense and should establish within the OSCE a framework to monitor anti-Semitic activities, to monitor legislation to combat anti-Semitism, to coordinate between law enforcement organizations in such countries, and to implement relevant educational programs for the next generation of Europeans; (5) the President should direct the United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations to work with EU member countries to secure passage of a resolution condemning anti-Semitism at the upcoming session of the United Nations General Assembly; and (6) combating acts of anti-Semitism worldwide through diplomatic efforts should be a U.S. foreign policy priority. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-04-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-04-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-04-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the accession of Israel to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Bill: 108-hres-617
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2004-04-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commerce
Democracy
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Europe
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Free enterprise
Government Operations and Politics
International agencies
International cooperation
Israel
Latin America
Mexico
Middle East and North Africa
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2004-04-30
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Israel shares the commitment to democratic government and the market economy that is the foundation of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD); (2) Israel meets the OECD's membership requirements and has been an active participant as a non-member country in various OECD activities; (3) the United States should support and advocate the accession of Israel to the OECD, including through coordination of efforts with Mexico, Great Britain, and other countries supportive of Israel's OECD membership; and (4) given the discriminatory policies against Israel in other international fora, Israel, upon accession to the OECD, should be afforded all the rights and privileges granted to all other member countries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-24
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-05-12
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-05-12
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2004-05-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.
action_date: 2004-04-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-04-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-04-30
text: Introduced in House