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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that United Nations weapons inspectors should be given sufficient time for a thorough assessment of the level of compliance by the Government of Iraq with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441 (2002) and that the United States should seek a Security Council resolution specifically authorizing the use of force before initiating any offensive military operations against Iraq.

Bill: 108-hres-55
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2003-02-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli conflict
Arabs
Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Arms control verification
Crime and Law Enforcement
Diplomacy
Europe
Foreign leaders
International cooperation
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
Military operations
Palestinians
Peace
Political violence
Terrorism
United Nations
War
Weapons of mass destruction

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) United Nations (UN) weapons inspectors should be given sufficient time to carry out the inspections that are necessary for an assessment of the level of compliance by the Government of Iraq with UN Security Council Resolution 1441 (2002); (2) the United States and other member nations of the UN Security Council should work together to exhaust all peaceful and diplomatic means for disarming Iraq before launching an invasion of Iraq; (3) international emissaries (including European and Arab leaders) should be given time to persuade Saddam Hussein to leave Iraq voluntarily and avert war; (4) before initiating any offensive military operations in Iraq to enforce Resolution 1441, the United States should seek authorization for the use of force from the UN Security Council; (5) the United States should re-engage in the Middle East peace process in an effort to end the violence between Israel and the Palestinians; and (6) the United States should redouble its efforts to secure the U.S. homeland in light of the growing number of intelligence assessments highlighting U.S. vulnerability for further terrorist attacks.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E134)
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Runaway Prevention Month".

Bill: 108-hres-57
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]
Introduced: 2003-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child welfare
Families
Runaway children
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Recognizes and supports the goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month.
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on February 5, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes and supports the goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month.

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 Agreed to by voice vote. (text:  CR H2325)
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text:  CR H2325)
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 57.
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration:  CR H2325-2327)
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Mr. Duncan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-02-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E159)
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the accomplishments of Ignacy Jan Paderewski as a musician, composer, statesman, and philanthropist and recognizing the 11th Anniversary of the return of his remains to Poland.

Bill: 108-hres-58
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2003-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arts, Culture, Religion
Authors and authorship
Cemeteries and funerals
Charities
Congress
Congressional tributes
Entertainers
Europe
Foreign leaders
International Affairs
Music
Poland
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Recognizes the accomplishments of Ignacy Jan Paderewski as a musician, composer, statesman, and philanthropist, and acknowledges his invaluable efforts in forging close Polish-American ties, on the 11th anniversary of the return of his remains to Poland.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR 2/3/2004 E98)
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E98)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the people of Iran and their legitimate quest for freedom and friendship with the people of the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-59
Sponsor: Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18]
Introduced: 2003-02-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Administration of justice
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Due process of law
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Iran
Law
Middle East and North Africa
September 11, 2001
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Expresses the heartfelt gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives to the courageous people of Iran for their brave expressions of support following the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.
Recognizes and supports the people of Iran in their daily struggle for democracy, reform, self-determination, human rights, economic prosperity, and the rule of law.
Urges the President to express support for the Iranian people's domestic movement for democracy and reform and their legitimate aspiration for freedom and democracy.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued on the subject of autism awareness.

Bill: 108-hres-60
Sponsor: Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6]
Introduced: 2003-02-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Autism
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Postage stamps

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-07
text: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service on the subject of autism awareness; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a postage stamp be issued.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the courage and sacrifice of those members of the United States Armed Forces who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and calling for a full accounting of the 1,902 members of the Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflict.

Bill: 108-hres-62
Sponsor: Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22]
Introduced: 2003-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
Ex-prisoners of war
History
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Missing in action
Prisoners of war
Texas
Vietnam veterans
Vietnamese Conflict

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Expresses gratitude for and encourages States and localities to honor the courage and sacrifice of members of the U.S. armed forces, particularly Sam Johnson of Texas, who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict.
Calls for a full accounting of the 1,902 members of the armed forces who remain unaccounted for from that conflict.
Honors all members of the armed forces who have fought and died in the defense of freedom.
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on February 11, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses gratitude for and encourages States and localities to honor the courage and sacrifice of members of the U.S. armed forces, particularly Sam Johnson of Texas, who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict.
Calls for a full accounting of the 1,902 members of the armed forces who remain unaccounted for from that conflict.
Honors all members of the armed forces who have fought and died in the defense of freedom.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-02-12
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. 25). (text as passed House: CR H399)
action_date: 2003-02-12
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. 25).(text as passed House: CR H399)
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H415-416)
action_date: 2003-02-12
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: 2003-02-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 62.
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H399-406)
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Mr. Hunter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Designating majority membership on certain standing committees of the House.

Bill: 108-hres-63
Sponsor: Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23]
Introduced: 2003-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Budget
House Education and the Workforce
House Science
House Small Business
House Standards of Official Conduct
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Elects Members to the following House Committees: (1) Budget; (2) Education and the Workforce; (3) Science; (4) Small Business; and (5) Standards of Official Conduct.
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on February 11, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Elects Members to the following House Committees: (1) Budget; (2) Education and the Workforce; (3) Science; (4) Small Business; and (5) Standards of Official Conduct.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H364)
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H364)
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H364)
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct in the One Hundred Eighth Congress.

Bill: 108-hres-64
Sponsor: Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2003-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (House)
House Standards of Official Conduct

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Provides amounts for expenses of the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct for the 108th Congress.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the military service of Filipinos during World War II and their eligibility for benefits under programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Bill: 108-hres-65
Sponsor: Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2003-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asians
East Asia
Guerrilla warfare
History
Labor and Employment
Philippines
Veterans' benefits
Veterans' pensions
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the regular and new Philippine Scouts, U.S. Army Forces of the Far East Guerrillas, and members of the Commonwealth Army of the Philippines deserve recognition for their valiant service during World War II; and (2) the new Philippine Scouts and Commonwealth Army veterans deserve to receive the same veterans' benefits to which other U.S. armed forces veterans are entitled.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
action_date: 2003-02-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2003-02-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2003-02-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2003-02-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2003-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on March 12, 2003.

Bill: 108-hres-67
Sponsor: Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18]
Introduced: 2003-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
House of Representatives
House rules and procedure
Photography

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Allows official photographs of the House to be taken on March 12, 2003, while the House is in actual session.
Authorizes payment for associated costs to be made from the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-02-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text of measure as passed House: CR H1280)
action_date: 2003-02-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text of measure as passed House: CR H1280)
action_date: 2003-02-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 67.
action_date: 2003-02-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1280)
action_date: 2003-02-25
text: Mr. Mica moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Introduced in House
Requesting the President to transmit to the House of Representatives not later 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution documents in the President's possession relating to Iraq's declaration on its weapons of mass destruction that was provided to the United Nations on December 7, 2002.

Bill: 108-hres-68
Sponsor: Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10]
Introduced: 2003-02-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional information resources
Congressional reporting requirements
Congressional-executive relations
Government Operations and Politics
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
President and foreign policy
Presidential records
United Nations
Weapons of mass destruction

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Urges the President to transmit to the House of Representatives by a specified time documents in the President's possession relating to Iraq's declaration on its weapons of mass destruction that was provided to the United Nations on December 7, 2002.
action_date: 2003-03-18
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on February 12, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Urges the President to transmit to the House of Representatives by a specified time documents in the President's possession relating to Iraq's declaration on its weapons of mass destruction that was provided to the United Nations on December 7, 2002.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 12.
action_date: 2003-03-18
text: Reported adversely by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 108-38.
action_date: 2003-03-18
text: Reported adversely by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 108-38.
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to reauthorize and improve the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, improve access to quality child care, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-69
Sponsor: Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2003-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 4 (reauthorizing and revising block grants for temporary assistance for needy families and revising access to quality child care).
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on February 12, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 4 (reauthorizing and revising block grants for temporary assistance for needy families and revising access to quality child care).
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on February 12, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 4 (reauthorizing and revising block grants for temporary assistance for needy families and revising access to quality child care).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text as passed House: CR H465-466)
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text as passed House: CR H465-466)
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 69.
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H465-471)
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4 with 2 hours 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: 2003-02-12
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 5.
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-9, by Ms. Pryce (OH).
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-9, by Ms. Pryce (OH).
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Introduced in House
Designating majority membership on certain standing committees of the House.

Bill: 108-hres-70
Sponsor: Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4]
Introduced: 2003-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Education and the Workforce
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Elects a Member to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on February 12, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Elects a Member to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text as passed House: CR H416)
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text as passed House: CR H416)
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H416-417)
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Introduced in House