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Expressing the sense of Congress concerning support to members of the United States Armed Forces and allied military forces engaged in the war on terrorism and the war with Iraq.

Bill: 108-hconres-105
Sponsor: Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10]
Introduced: 2003-03-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
International military forces
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military dependents
Military intervention
Military operations
Military personnel
Terrorism
War

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-20
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) each member of the U.S. and allied armed forces should be commended for serving with distinction and professionalism; (2) the families of members of the U.S. armed forces should be commended for their support; and (3) all U.S. citizens should pay homage to such members and their families.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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: 2003-03-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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: 2003-03-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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: 2003-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-20
text: Introduced in House
Urging increased Federal funding for juvenile (Type 1) diabetes research.

Bill: 108-hconres-107
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]
Introduced: 2003-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Diabetes
Economics and Public Finance
Families
Federal aid to research
Medical research
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-20
text: Declares that Federal funding for diabetes research should be increased in accordance with the recommendations of the Diabetes Research Working Group so that a cure for juvenile diabetes can be found.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2003-03-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2003-03-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E534)
action_date: 2003-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-20
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging corporations to contribute to faith-based organizations.

Bill: 108-hconres-108
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8]
Introduced: 2003-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Business and social problems
Church and social problems
Corporate philanthropy
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-20
text: Calls for U.S. corporations to make greater contributions to faith-based organizations battling societal challenges. Expresses the sense of Congress that such corporations: (1) are important partners with government in efforts to overcome social problems; and (2) should not adopt policies that prohibit contributions to faith-based organizations.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-30
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2003-04-30
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2003-03-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2003-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing sympathy for the loss of Rachel Corrie in the Palestinian village of Rafah in the Gaza Strip on March 16, 2003.

Bill: 108-hconres-111
Sponsor: Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3]
Introduced: 2003-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Americans in foreign countries
Arab-Israeli conflict
Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
Dissenters
Gaza Strip
Government Operations and Politics
Governmental investigations
International Affairs
International cooperation
Israel
Middle East and North Africa

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Expresses the sympathy of Congress to Craig and Cynthia Corrie and to their extended families, friends, and co-workers for the loss of Rachel Corrie in the Palestinian village of Rafah in the Gaza strip on March 16, 2003.
Calls on the U.S. Government to undertake a full investigation into her death.
Urges the U.S. Government and the Government of Israel to work together to determine the circumstances that led to her death and to ensure that an incident of this kind does not happen again.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-11-20
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Condemning attacks on United States citizens by Palestinian terrorists, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hconres-112
Sponsor: Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8]
Introduced: 2003-03-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Americans in foreign countries
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
EBB Terrorism
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
Palestinians
Terrorism
Victims of terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Condemns the attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists and demands that the Palestinian Authority work with Israel to protect all innocent individuals, regardless of citizenship, from terrorist atrocities.
Offers condolences to the families and loved ones of U.S. citizens who were killed by such attacks.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Urging all governments involved in the military action against Iraq to work to take all reasonable measures to avoid damage to the cultural antiquities in Iraq until hostilities have ceased.

Bill: 108-hconres-113
Sponsor: Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3]
Introduced: 2003-03-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Archaeology
Armed Forces and National Security
Arts, Culture, Religion
Cultural property
History
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military operations

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Urges all governments involved in the military action against Iraq to work to take all reasonable measures to avoid damage to the cultural antiquities in Iraq until hostilities have ceased.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Calling on civic groups, women's groups, and others throughout the world to hold workshops, forums, and other events to speak up for world peace and reaffirm women's essential role in the peace-building process.

Bill: 108-hconres-114
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2003-03-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Citizen participation
Clergy
Community organization
Conferences
Congress
Government Operations and Politics
Legislators
Peace
Peace movements
Peace negotiations
Religion
War relief
Women
Women in government
Women in public life
Women's organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Calls on civic groups, women's groups, clergy, and legislators throughout the world to hold workshops, forums, and other events to speak up for world peace. Encourages the on-going efforts of grassroots organizations engaged in peace-building in their communities which reach across race, class, and economic circumstances.
Urges the inclusion of more women in peace negotiations, peace building, and reconstruction efforts.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the historical significance of the Triangle Fire and honoring its victims on the occasion of the 92nd anniversary of the tragic event.

Bill: 108-hconres-115
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-8]
Introduced: 2003-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Clothing
Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Emergency Management
Fires
Health
Industrial accidents
Industrial buildings
Labor and Employment
Labor unions
New York City
Occupational health and safety
Standards
Victims

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Honors the victims of the Triangle Fire on the occasion of the 92nd anniversary of the fire that occurred at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company factory. Recognizes the historical significance of the Triangle Fire in the struggle for worker safety standards and protections.
Commends all the government agencies, labor unions, and industry groups that attempted to aid the victims and played instrumental parts in facilitating lasting improvement in worker safety standards and protections.
Acknowledges that work site fires and other hazards continue to be a problem and calls for the Government to take all appropriate measures to enforce safety regulations prompted by the Triangle Fire.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should withhold its assessed and voluntary contributions to the United Nations until the Charter of the United Nations is amended to ensure that a member state may not be a member of the Security Council, or serve as chair of, or in any other position of responsibility in, any organ or agency of the United Nations, unless the government of that country has been democratically elected.

Bill: 108-hconres-116
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2003-03-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Democracy
Government Operations and Politics
International agencies
Treaties
United Nations
United Nations finances
United Nations structure

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should withhold its voluntary contributions to the United Nations (UN) until the UN Charter is amended to ensure that a UN member may not be a member of the Security Council, or serve as chair of, or in any other position of responsibility in, any UN organ or agency, unless the government of such country has been democratically elected.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Government should reaffirm its unwavering commitment to the Taiwan Relations Act as the cornerstone of United States relations with Taiwan, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hconres-117
Sponsor: Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19]
Introduced: 2003-03-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advanced weapons
Aggression
Armed Forces and National Security
Arms sales
China
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Diplomacy
East Asia
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign leaders
Free trade
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Military assistance
Military posture
Peace
President and foreign policy
Taiwan
Trade agreements

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Reaffirms the U.S. Government's commitment to the Taiwan Relations Act (Public Law 96-8) as the cornerstone of U.S. relations with Taiwan.
Urges the President to direct all appropriate U.S. officials to raise concerns regarding China's military threats to Taiwan with China's officials and to seek from China's leaders an immediate and unequivocal public renunciation of any use of force, or threat to use force, against Taiwan. Urges the President to encourage further dialogue between democratic Taiwan and China.
Urges U.S. policy, in conformity with the Taiwan Relations Act, to publicly support a United States-Taiwan Free Trade Agreement.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Condemning attacks on United States citizens by Palestinian terrorists, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hconres-119
Sponsor: Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8]
Introduced: 2003-03-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Americans in foreign countries
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
EBB Terrorism
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
Palestinians
Terrorism
Victims of terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Condemns the attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists and demands that the Palestinian Authority work with Israel to protect all innocent individuals, regardless of citizenship, from terrorist atrocities.
Offers condolences to the families and loved ones of U.S. citizens who were killed by such attacks.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need to protect post offices.

Bill: 108-hconres-120
Sponsor: Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8]
Introduced: 2003-03-26 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Housing and Community Development
Postal facilities
Postal service
Small towns
Urban affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Service: (1) should provide a maximum degree of effective and regular postal services to all communities, including rural areas and small towns where post offices may not be self-sustaining; and (2) should take all necessary steps to ensure that post offices are not closed or consolidated.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress concerning United States and allied Armed Forces personnel killed or wounded or taken captive while engaged in the war on terrorism and the war with Iraq and offering deepest sympathy to the families of those killed in action.

Bill: 108-hconres-121
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2003-03-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
EBB Terrorism
Families
International military forces
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military dependents
Military intervention
Military operations
Military personnel
Missing in action
Prisoners of war
Terrorism
War
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) those U.S. and allied Armed Forces that were killed, wounded, or missing in action or those who were taken captive in the war with Iraq are to be recognized for their ultimate sacrifice and commended for their courage; (2) the families of U.S. and allied service members currently deployed are deserving of the unequivocal support and appreciation of the Nation; and (3) all U.S. citizens should extend their deepest sympathy to the families of the members of the U.S. and allied forces killed in action.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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: 2003-03-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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: 2003-03-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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: 2003-03-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E617)
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Introduced in House
Urging the United Nations to put in place broad United Nations Security Council authority to help the people of Iraq.

Bill: 108-hconres-122
Sponsor: Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10]
Introduced: 2003-03-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
United Nations
United Nations economic assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Urges the President to instruct the Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations (UN) to use the U.S. vote to urge the UN to put in place Broad UN Security Council authority to help the Iraqi people.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of St. Tammany Day on May 1, 2003, as a national day of recognition for Tamanend and the values he represented.

Bill: 108-hconres-123
Sponsor: Rep. Vitter, David [R-LA-1]
Introduced: 2003-03-26 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
History
Louisiana
Minorities
Native Americans
Religion
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of St. Tammany Day as a national day of recognition for Amerindian Tamanend (a sachem of the Lenni Lenape) and the values he represented.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding semiconductor trade between the United States and the Republic of Korea and the need to assure that trade actions by the United States do not result in geopolitical tensions or the loss of United States jobs, and calling on the executive branch to recognize Korean economic reforms and the United States-Korea strategic relationship in dealing with semiconductor trade issues.

Bill: 108-hconres-124
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Introduced: 2003-03-27 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Commerce
Computer industry
Corporate reorganizations
East Asia
Foreign corporations
Foreign investments
Import relief
International Affairs
Labor and Employment
Oregon
Science, Technology, Communications
Semiconductors
Skilled labor
South Korea
Trade negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-27
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the U.S. Government should act carefully with regard to issues involving semiconductor trade between the United States and the Republic of Korea (South Korea) to assure that trade disputes do not create geopolitical or economic tensions between the two countries, and do not result in the loss of highly skilled jobs in the United States, including jobs at U.S. facilities of Korean semiconductor manufacturers; (2) the Secretary of Commerce should review the financial restructuring of Hynix Semiconductor Inc. in light of economic reforms which have taken place in South Korea and avoid taking any action that will threaten the jobs of American workers in the semiconductor industry or threaten future investment in Hynix Semiconductor Inc.'s facility in Eugene, Oregon; and (3) the U.S. Trade Representative should seek to address issues involving semiconductor trade between the two countries through consultation after full review of the facts.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2003-03-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2003-03-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the arrests of Cuban democracy activists by the Cuban Government.

Bill: 108-hconres-125
Sponsor: Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2003-03-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Amnesties
Arrest
Caribbean area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Cuba
Cubans
Democracy
Dissenters
Freedom of speech
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Latin America
Political persecution
Political prisoners
Right of petition

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-27
text: Condemns the recent arrests and other intimidation tactics against democracy activists by the Castro regime.
Calls on the Cuban Government to release immediately those imprisoned and held during this most recent crackdown for activities the government wrongly deems "subversive, counter-revolutionary, and provocative."
Reaffirms Senate Resolution 272, 107th Congress, agreed to June 10, 2002, which was agreed to without opposition and which called for, among other things, amnesty for all political prisoners.
Praises the bravery of those Cubans who, because they practiced free speech and signed the Varela Project petition, have been targeted in this most recent government crackdown.
Urges the President to demand the immediate release of these prisoners and to take all appropriate steps to secure their immediate release.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-03-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-27
text: Introduced in House