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Honoring the life of Mildred McWilliams "Millie" Jeffrey (1910-2004) and her contributions to her community and to the nation.

Bill: 108-hres-573
Sponsor: Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13]
Introduced: 2004-03-24 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights movements
Civil rights workers
Colleges
Congress
Congressional tributes
Discrimination in employment
Education
Employee rights
Higher education
Labor and Employment
Michigan
Minorities
Peace movements
School administration
Sex discrimination
Women
Women's employment
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-24
text: 
Honors the life of Mildred McWilliams &quot;Millie&quot; Jeffrey (a social justice activist and recipient of the Medal of Freedom who died in March 2004 at the age of 93) and her contributions to her community and the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-04-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2004-03-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-03-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-24
text: Introduced in House
Providing for further consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 393) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2005 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2004 and 2006 through 2009.

Bill: 108-hres-574
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2004-03-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-24
text: 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.Con. Res. 393 (congressional budget). 

action_date: 2004-03-24
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.Con. Res. 393 (congressional budget). 

action_date: 2004-03-25
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.Con.Res. 393 (congressional budget). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1487-1488)
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1487-1488)
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 201 (Roll no. 84). (text: CR H1491)
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H. Res. 574.
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 574.
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1487-1493)
action_date: 2004-03-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 157.
action_date: 2004-03-24
text: Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 393. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2004-03-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-446, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2004-03-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-446, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2004-03-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) should affirm its commitment to a policy of discouraging alcohol use among underage students by ending all alcohol advertising during radio and television broadcasts of collegiate sporting events.

Bill: 108-hres-575
Sponsor: Rep. Osborne, Tom [R-NE-3]
Introduced: 2004-03-24 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Advertising
Agriculture and Food
Alcohol and youth
Alcoholic beverages
Associations, institutions, etc.
College sports
Colleges
Commerce
Drug abuse
Families
Higher education
Radio broadcasting
Science, Technology, Communications
Sports and Recreation
Television advertising
Television broadcasting of sports

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-24
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), its member colleges and universities, and athletic conferences should affirm a commitment to a policy of discouraging alcohol use among underage students and other young fans by ending all alcohol advertising during radio and television broadcasts of collegiate sporting events.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2520-2521)
action_date: 2004-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2004-03-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1613-1614)
action_date: 2004-03-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-03-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-24
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-578
Sponsor: Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13]
Introduced: 2004-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Finance and Financial Sector
Financial planning
Personal budgets
Saving and investment
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) supports the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month; and (2) requests the President to issue a proclamation calling on the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities.

action_date: 2004-04-27
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) supports the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month; and (2) requests the President to issue a proclamation calling on the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-04-27
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 0 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H2388)
action_date: 2004-04-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-04-27
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): 391 - 0 (Roll no. 133).(text: CR H2388)
action_date: 2004-04-27
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2394)
action_date: 2004-04-27
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: 2004-04-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 578.
action_date: 2004-04-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2388-2392)
action_date: 2004-04-27
text: Mr. Cannon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-04-01
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-04-01
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2004-03-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E459)
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that an American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin Day should be established.

Bill: 108-hres-579
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2004-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Access to health care
Asian American ethnic groups
Congress
Congressional tributes
Health
India
Medical associations
Physicians
South Asia
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: 
Honors the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin for its commitment to improving access to health care and enhancing awareness of and action on issues affecting Indian American health. Calls for the establishment of an American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3966) to amend title 10, United States Code, and the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve the ability of the Department of Defense to establish and maintain Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps units at institutions of higher education, to improve the ability of students to participate in Senior ROTC programs, and to ensure that institutions of higher education provide military recruiters entry to campuses and access to students that is at least equal in quality and scope to that provided to any other employer.

Bill: 108-hres-580
Sponsor: Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9]
Introduced: 2004-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-29
text: 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 3966 (ROTC and Military Recruiter Equal Access to Campus Act of 2004).

action_date: 2004-03-29
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 3966 (ROTC and Military Recruiter Equal Access to Campus Act of 2004).

action_date: 2004-03-30
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 3966 (ROTC and Military Recruiter Equal Access to Campus Act of 2004).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 202 (Roll no. 98).
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 580.
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: Considered as privileged matter.
action_date: 2004-03-29
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 162.
action_date: 2004-03-29
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3966 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. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2004-03-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-451, by Mrs. Myrick.
action_date: 2004-03-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-451, by Mrs. Myrick.
action_date: 2004-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating The Jewish Museum on its 100th anniversary.

Bill: 108-hres-582
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17]
Introduced: 2004-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congress
Congressional tributes
Jews
Museums
New York City
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-29
text: 
 Commends The Jewish Museum in New York City for a century of exhibitions and programs educating and inspiring people of all backgrounds about the art and culture of the Jewish people. 
 
Recognizes that the Museum will devote special programs for adults, schoolchildren, and families on many aspects of Jewish culture, throughout its 100th anniversary year. Continues to acknowledge the Museum's vital work. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-04-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2004-03-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Revising the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2005, as passed the House.

Bill: 108-hres-583
Sponsor: Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7]
Introduced: 2004-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Armed Forces and National Security
Authorization
Border patrols
Boundaries
Budget deficits
Budget reconciliation
Budget resolutions
Child health
Communicable diseases
Congress
Congressional budget
Congressional reporting requirements
Crime and Law Enforcement
Defense budgets
Energy
Energy assistance for the poor
Environmental Protection
Families
Federal budgets
Food safety
Health
Housing and Community Development
Immigration
International Affairs
Labor and Employment
Medical personnel
Medical research
Military dependents
Military housing
Nurses
Open space lands
Preventive medicine
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Refugees
Rural economic development
Science, Technology, Communications
Social Welfare
Taxation
Terrorism
Unemployment
Veterans' medical care
Water pollution control

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: 
Modifies the concurrent resolution on the budget for FY 2005, as passed the House, with respect to: (1) recommended levels and amounts; (2) major functional categories; (3) allocations made to the House Committee on Appropriations; and (4) additional reconciliation instructions to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
 
Provides that such modifications shall have force and effect as though adopted by the House.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 548) to amend title 10, United States Code, to increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for surviving spouses age 62 and older, to provide for a one-year open season under that plan, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-584
Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-11]
Introduced: 2004-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 548) to amend title 10, United States Code, to increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for surviving spouses age 62 and older, to provide for a one-year open season under that plan.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-04-27
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Edwards. Petition No: 108-8. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/108/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis8.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 581) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding rates of compensation for civilian employees and members of the uniformed services of the United States.

Bill: 108-hres-585
Sponsor: Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2004-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government Operations and Politics
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.Res. 581 (expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding rates of compensation for civilian employees and members of the uniformed services of the United States).

action_date: 2004-03-30
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.Res. 581 (expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding rates of compensation for civilian employees and members of the uniformed services of the United States).

action_date: 2004-03-31
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.Res. 581 (expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding rates of compensation for civilian employees and members of the uniformed services of the United States).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-31
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-03-31
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1750)
action_date: 2004-03-31
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1750)
action_date: 2004-03-31
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2004-03-31
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 585.
action_date: 2004-03-31
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1750-1751)
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 163.
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 581 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-454, by Mr. Linder.
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-454, by Mr. Linder.
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that an Aviation Maintenance Technician Day should be established in recognition of Charles Edward Taylor's invaluable contributions to aviation.

Bill: 108-hres-586
Sponsor: Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24]
Introduced: 2004-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Aircraft
Aircraft engines
Labor and Employment
Maintenance and repair
Skilled labor
Special days
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation workers

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Aviation Maintenance Technician Day should be established to honor the life and memory of Charles Edward Taylor, the aircraft maintenance technician who built and maintained the engine that was used to power the Wright brothers' first flying machine.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent outbreak of violence in Kosovo.

Bill: 108-hres-587
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2004-03-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Churches
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Destruction of property
Displaced persons
Ethnic relations
Europe
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Immigration
International agencies
Kosovo
Minorities
Missing persons
NATO military forces
Peacekeeping forces
Political violence
Prosecution
Religion
Religious liberty
Right to travel
Serbia
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives: (1) condemning the outbreak of violence, including attacks on places of worship, in Kosovo; (2) that the elected leaders of Kosovo have a primary responsibility to stop any continuing violence; (3) supporting the presence of additional military forces in the NATO-led multinational peace operation in Kosovo; (4) that the international community should take necessary measures to protect people and property in Kosovo; and (5) that authorities in Serbia should maintain efforts to protect people and property vulnerable to retaliatory violence. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to repeal clause 3 of rule XXI relating to transportation obligation limitations.

Bill: 108-hres-588
Sponsor: Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4]
Introduced: 2004-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to transportation
Highway finance
House rules and procedure
Legislation
Legislative amendments
Legislative resolutions
Mass rapid transit
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: 
Amends rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to repeal transportation obligation limitations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Referring the bill (H.R. 3646) entitled "A bill for the relief of Adela and Darryl Bailor" to the chief judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a report thereon.

Bill: 108-hres-589
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7]
Introduced: 2004-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Private Legislation
Subjects: Claims

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: 
Refers a pending private bill for the relief of Adela and Darryl Bailor to the chief judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for preparation of a report to the House of Representatives that provides: (1) findings of fact and conclusions of law on the nature, extent, and character of the claim for compensation referred to in the pending bill as a legal or equitable claim against the United States; and (2) the amount, if any, that is legally or equitably due from the United States to Adela and Darryl Bailor.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2004-04-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 108-hres-590
Sponsor: Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-13]
Introduced: 2004-03-31 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Agriculture
House International Relations
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-31
text: 
Elects Members to the House Committees on Agriculture and on International Relations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-31
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-03-31
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1745)
action_date: 2004-03-31
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1745)
action_date: 2004-03-31
text: Considered as privileged matter. (CR H1745)
action_date: 2004-03-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-31
text: Introduced in House