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Honoring the legacy of Fred Rogers and his dedication to creating a more compassionate, kind, and loving world for children and adults.

Bill: 108-hres-111
Sponsor: Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14]
Introduced: 2003-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child welfare
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Educational television
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Ethics
Families
Science, Technology, Communications
Teachers

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Honors Fred Rogers for his legendary service to the improvement of the lives of children, his steadfast commitment to demonstrating the power of compassion, and his dedication to spreading kindness through example.
Expresses condolences and sympathies to his wife Joanne, his two sons, and his two grandsons.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-03-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 42). (text: CR H1484)
action_date: 2003-03-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 42).(text: CR H1484)
action_date: 2003-03-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1489-1490)
action_date: 2003-03-04
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2003-03-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 111.
action_date: 2003-03-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1484-1487)
action_date: 2003-03-04
text: Mr. Murphy moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Urging the establishment and observation of a legal public holiday in honor of Cesar E. Chavez.

Bill: 108-hres-112
Sponsor: Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2003-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agricultural labor
Agriculture and Food
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Employee rights
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
Holidays
Labor and Employment
Leave of absence
Local employees
Migrant labor
Secondary education
State employees

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar E. Chavez, founder of the National Farm Workers of America. Calls for: (1) establishment of a legal public holiday in his honor; and (2) public schools to provide classroom instruction on his life and work.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-31
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E496)
action_date: 2003-03-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the social problem of child abuse and neglect, and supporting efforts to enhance public awareness of the problem.

Bill: 108-hres-113
Sponsor: Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2003-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child abuse
Child safety
Churches
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Nonprofit organizations
Religion
Social Welfare
Special days
Victims of crimes
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) all Americans should keep the victims of child abuse and neglect in their thoughts and prayers; (2) all Americans should seek to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect and to give these victimized children hope for the future; (3) the faith community, nonprofit organizations, and volunteers across the United States should recommit themselves and mobilize their resources to assist these abused and neglected children; and (4) the House of Representatives supports the goals and ideals of the Day of Hope (Wednesday, April 2, 2003), which was initiated by Childhelp USA, and commends Childhelp USA for all of its efforts on behalf of abused and neglected children throughout the United States.
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) all Americans should keep the victims of child abuse and neglect in their thoughts and prayers; (2) all Americans should seek to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect and to give these victimized children hope for the future; and (3) the faith community, nonprofit organizations, and volunteers across the United States should recommit themselves and mobilize their resources to assist these abused and neglected children.
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) supports the goals and ideals of the "Day of Hope" (Wednesday, April 2, 2003), which was initiated by Childhelp USA; and (2) commends Childhelp USA for all of its efforts on behalf of abused and neglected children throughout the United States.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text:  CR H2316)
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text:  CR H2316)
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 113.
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration:  CR H2316-2319)
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Mr. Porter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Betty Shabazz.

Bill: 108-hres-114
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2003-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
College administration
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Minorities
Women
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Honors the life of Betty Shabazz (civil and human rights advocate and wife of Malcolm X).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Sugar Ray Robinson should be recognized for his athletic achievements and commitment to young people.

Bill: 108-hres-115
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2003-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Blacks
Boxing
Congress
Congressional tributes
Families
Foundations
Minorities
Social Welfare
Sports and Recreation
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that Sugar Ray Robinson should be recognized as one of history's greatest professional boxers.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that A. Philip Randolph should be recognized for his lifelong leadership and work to end discrimination and secure equal employment and labor opportunities for all Americans.

Bill: 108-hres-116
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2003-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congress
Congressional tributes
Employee rights
Labor and Employment
Labor unions
Minorities

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that A. Phillip Randolph should be recognized for his lifelong leadership and work to end discrimination and secure equal employment and labor opportunities for all Americans.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
action_date: 2003-03-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2003-02-27
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2003-02-27
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2003-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Latino and immigrant workers who participated in the completion of the Pentagon renovation project, referred to as the Phoenix Project.

Bill: 108-hres-117
Sponsor: Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16]
Introduced: 2003-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Building construction
Congress
Congressional tributes
Construction workers
Crime and Law Enforcement
Department of Defense
Federal installations
Federal office buildings
Government Operations and Politics
Government contractors
Hispanic Americans
Immigrants
Immigration
International Affairs
Labor and Employment
Maintenance and repair
Minorities
September 11, 2001
Terrorism
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Commends the Latino and immigrant workers for their hard work and outstanding commitment to renovating the Pentagon through participation in the Phoenix Project.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the establishment of an international criminal tribunal for the purpose of indicting, prosecuting, and imprisoning Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials who are responsible for crimes against humanity, genocide, and other criminal violations of international law.

Bill: 108-hres-118
Sponsor: Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7]
Introduced: 2003-02-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crimes against humanity
Foreign leaders
Genocide
Human rights
International courts
International law
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Law
Middle East and North Africa
United Nations
War crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Urges the President, consistent with specified Federal law and the passage of specified House and Senate resolutions, to call upon the United Nations to establish an international criminal tribunal for the purpose of indicting, prosecuting, and imprisoning Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials who are responsible for crimes against humanity, genocide, and other criminal violations of international law.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Science in the One Hundred Eighth Congress.

Bill: 108-hres-119
Sponsor: Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24]
Introduced: 2003-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (House)
House Science

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-03
text: Provides amounts for expenses of the Committee on Science for the 108th Congress.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2003-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-03
text: Introduced in House
To commend the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association on its proactive commitment to the security of general aviation.

Bill: 108-hres-120
Sponsor: Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8]
Introduced: 2003-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Aircraft
Aircraft pilots
Associations, institutions, etc.
Aviation safety
Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Government Operations and Politics
International Affairs
Public-private partnerships
Security measures
Terrorism
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-04
text: Commends the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association for its excellence in taking proactive measures to solve the Nations's new security challenges and for partnering with the Transportation Security Administration and the Federal Aviation Administration to create immediate, innovative, and common sense solutions to such challenges.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2003-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2003-03-04
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E353-354)
action_date: 2003-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Endorsing increased efforts to preserve and protect Lake St. Clair as a vital part of the Great Lakes system.

Bill: 108-hres-121
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12]
Introduced: 2003-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Animals
Chemicals
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Environmental Protection
Great Lakes
Lakes
Michigan
Non-native species
Pest control
Water pollution control
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-04
text: Affirms the importance of Lake St. Clair, Michigan, and the entire Great Lakes system. Commends existing environmental protection efforts and calls for additional actions to preserve the Lake as a vital natural resource.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
action_date: 2003-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2003-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2003-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2003-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the bicentennial of the admission of Ohio into the Union and the contributions of Ohio residents to the economic, social, and cultural development of the United States.

Bill: 108-hres-122
Sponsor: Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16]
Introduced: 2003-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Ohio
Statehood (American politics)

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-04
text: Recognizes the bicentennial of the admission of Ohio into the Union, and the residents of Ohio for their important contributions to the economic, social, and cultural development of the United States.
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 4, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the bicentennial of the admission of Ohio into the Union, and the residents of Ohio for their important contributions to the economic, social, and cultural development of the United States.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H. Res. 122.
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 54). (text of measure as introduced:  CR 3/11/2003 H1701-1702)
action_date: 2003-03-12
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): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 54).(text of measure as introduced:  CR 3/11/2003 H1701-1702)
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration:  CR H1750-1751)
action_date: 2003-03-11
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2003-03-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 122.
action_date: 2003-03-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration:  CR H1697-1701)
action_date: 2003-03-11
text: Mr. Turner (OH) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 108-hres-123
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2003-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Armed Services
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Elects a member to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on March 5, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Elects a Member to the Committee on Armed Services.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1523)
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1523)
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1523)
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members and Delegates to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 108-hres-124
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2003-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Armed Services
House Education and the Workforce
House Financial Services
House Government Reform
House Resources
House Science
House Small Business
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Elects Members and Delegates to the following House Committees: (1) Armed Services; (2) Education and The Workforce; (3) Financial Services; (4) Government Reform; (5) Resources; (6) Science; and (7) Small Business.
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on March 3, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Elects Members and Delegates to the following House Committees: (1) Armed Services; (2) Education and The Workforce; (3) Financial Services; (4) Government Reform; (5) Resources; (6) Science; and (7) Small Business.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1524)
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1524)
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1524)
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the thousands of Freemasons in every State in the Nation and honoring them for their many contributions to the Nation throughout its history.

Bill: 108-hres-125
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Nick [R-MI-7]
Introduced: 2003-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Fraternal organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Honors the thousands of Freemasons in every State for their contributions to the Nation.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Introduced in House