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Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the 75th anniversary of the Water Environment Federation.

Bill: 108-hconres-272
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2003-09-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
Environmental Protection
International Affairs
International environmental cooperation
Nongovernmental organizations
Nonprofit organizations
Social Welfare
Water pollution control
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-04
text: 
Honors the Water Environment Federation for its 75 years of service toward the preservation and enhancement of the global water environment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2003-09-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2003-09-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-04
text: Introduced in House
Commending the National Endowment for Democracy for its contributions to democratic development around the world on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the National Endowment for Democracy.

Bill: 108-hconres-274
Sponsor: Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6]
Introduced: 2003-09-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Foundations
Government Operations and Politics
International Affairs
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-09
text: 
Commends the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) for its major contributions to the strengthening of democracy around the world, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of NED's establishment.
 
Declares that Congress endeavors to continue to support NED's vital work.

action_date: 2003-10-07
text: 

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

 
Commends the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) for its major contributions to the strengthening of democracy around the world, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of NED's establishment.
 
Declares that Congress endeavors to continue to support NED's vital work.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-10-14
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2003-10-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 1 (Roll no. 532). (text: CR H9244-9245)
action_date: 2003-10-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-10-07
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 - 1 (Roll no. 532).(text: CR H9244-9245)
action_date: 2003-10-07
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9248-9249)
action_date: 2003-10-07
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: 2003-10-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 274.
action_date: 2003-10-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9244-9245)
action_date: 2003-10-07
text: Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-09-25
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2003-09-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-09-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that all airport screening functions should continue to be performed by Federal employees and that all employees of the Transportation Security Administration, including Federal airport screeners, should be permitted to engage in collective bargaining and be represented in collective bargaining by a representative or organization of their choosing.

Bill: 108-hconres-275
Sponsor: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2003-09-09 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Airports
Collective bargaining
Department of Transportation
Employee-management relations in government
Federal employees
Labor and Employment
Labor unions
Security measures
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-09
text: 
Declares the sense of Congress that: (1) all airport screening functions should continue to be performed by Federal employees; and (2) all employees of the Transportation Security Administration of the Department of Transportation, including Federal airport screeners, should be permitted to engage in collective bargaining and be represented in collective bargaining by a representative or organization of their choosing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2003-09-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, 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: 2003-09-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, 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: 2003-09-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, 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: 2003-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing that any agreement relating to trade and investment that is negotiated by the executive branch with other countries must comply with certain minimum standards.

Bill: 108-hconres-276
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2003-09-10 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Access to health care
Admission of nonimmigrants
Agricultural prices
Agricultural subsidies
Agriculture and Food
Agriculture in foreign trade
Alien labor
Antitrust law
Armed Forces and National Security
Church and social problems
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commerce
Compensation (Law)
Congress
Congressional-executive relations
Consumer protection
Corrections
Countervailing duties
Crime and Law Enforcement
Day care
Developing countries
Dispute settlement
Drugs
Dumping
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Employee rights
Energy
Environmental Protection
Families
Family farms
Federal advisory bodies
Federal-Indian relations
Federal-local relations
Federal-state relations
Food safety
Food supply
Foreign investments
Government Operations and Politics
Government lending
Government paperwork
Government procurement
Government publicity
Health
Human rights
Immigration
Import restrictions
International Affairs
International environmental cooperation
Investors
Labor and Employment
Labor unions
Law
Local laws
Minorities
Minority business enterprises
Nontariff trade barriers
Parties to actions
Postal service
Public health
Public interest
Public utilities
Refuse and refuse disposal
Religion
Restrictive trade practices
Seeds
Service industries
Small business
Social Welfare
Standards
State laws
Subsidies
Taxation
Temporary employment
Trade agreements
Trade negotiations
Transportation and Public Works
Trucking
Water Resources Development
Women
Women in business

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-10
text: 
Urges any trade and investment agreement that is negotiated by the executive branch with other foreign countries to comply with certain minimum standards regarding: (1) investor and investment policy; (2) certain services; (3) policies to support American workers and small, minority, and women-owned businesses; (4) environmental, labor, and other public interests; (5) U.S. trade laws; (6) food safety; (7) agriculture and food security; (8) transparency; (9) governmental authority; (10) access to medicines and seeds; and (11) special treatment for developing countries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2003-09-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2003-09-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should devote resources to researching treatment options for women with ovarian cancer and support community groups that promote awareness about the disease and encourage early diagnosis.

Bill: 108-hconres-277
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2003-09-10 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to research
Health education
Medical research
Medical screening
Medical tests
Ovarian cancer
Science, Technology, Communications
Women
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that Congress should continue to devote resources to researching treatment options for women with ovarian cancer, and support community groups that promote awareness about the disease.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2003-09-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2003-09-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the contributions of African-American basketball teams and players for their achievements, dedication, and contributions to the sport of basketball and to the Nation.

Bill: 108-hconres-278
Sponsor: Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13]
Introduced: 2003-09-11 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Basketball
Blacks
Congress
Congressional tributes
Foundations
Labor and Employment
Minorities
Professional associations
Social Welfare
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-11
text: 
Recognizes the teams and players of African-American basketball for their achievement, dedication, sacrifices, and contribution to basketball and to the Nation prior to the integration of the white professional leagues.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-10-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-09-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-09-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of the anniversary of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program, and reaffirming the commitment to support the use of science in governmental decisionmaking through such Program.

Bill: 108-hconres-279
Sponsor: Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3]
Introduced: 2003-09-15 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional fellows
Decision making
Engineering
Government Operations and Politics
Policy sciences
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientists in government

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-15
text: 
Recognizes the 30th anniversary of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program and reaffirms a commitment to support the use of science in governmental decisionmaking through such Program. 

action_date: 2003-10-28
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 30th anniversary of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program and reaffirms a commitment to support the use of science in governmental decisionmaking through such Program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-10-29
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2003-10-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-10-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9832)
action_date: 2003-10-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9832)
action_date: 2003-10-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 279.
action_date: 2003-10-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9832-9835)
action_date: 2003-10-28
text: Mr. Ehlers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-10-16
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2003-10-16
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-09-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science.
action_date: 2003-09-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1783)
action_date: 2003-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association for reaching its 100th Anniversary, and for the many vital contributions of its members to the Nation's economy and to improving the quality of life through the constantly expanding roles stone, sand, and gravel serve in the Nation's everyday life.

Bill: 108-hconres-280
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
Introduced: 2003-09-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
Product development
Research and development
Sand and gravel industry
Science, Technology, Communications
Trade associations
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation engineering

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association.

action_date: 2003-11-04
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-11-05
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2003-11-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-11-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10250-10251)
action_date: 2003-11-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10250-10251)
action_date: 2003-11-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 280.
action_date: 2003-11-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10250-10253)
action_date: 2003-11-04
text: Mrs. Capito moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-09-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1809)
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Introduced in House
Urging observance of Global Family Day.

Bill: 108-hconres-281
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2003-09-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
International Affairs
International cooperation
Peace
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: 
Calls upon the President to lead Americans in observing one day of peace and sharing at the start of each year, to be known as Global Family Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1809)
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Johnny Cash.

Bill: 108-hconres-282
Sponsor: Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5]
Introduced: 2003-09-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Congress
Congressional tributes
Entertainers
Music
Tennessee

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Johnny Cash and his invaluable contributions to the Nation, Tennessee, and our musical heritage. Extends condolences to the Cash family on his death.

action_date: 2003-09-30
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Johnny Cash and his invaluable contributions to the Nation, Tennessee, and our musical heritage. Extends condolences to the Cash family on his death.

action_date: 2003-10-03
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 30, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Johnny Cash and his invaluable contributions to the Nation, Tennessee, and our musical heritage. Extends condolences to the Cash family on his death.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-10-07
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-10-03
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12475)
action_date: 2003-10-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12475)
action_date: 2003-10-01
text: Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 298.
action_date: 2003-09-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-09-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8985)
action_date: 2003-09-30
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 H8985)
action_date: 2003-09-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 282.
action_date: 2003-09-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8985-8988)
action_date: 2003-09-30
text: Mrs. Blackburn moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2003-09-25
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2003-09-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the commitment of the individuals participating in the Free Our People March and Rally.

Bill: 108-hconres-283
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2003-09-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Churches
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congressional tributes
Disabled
Discrimination against the disabled
Health
Medicaid
Nonprofit organizations
Public demonstrations
Religion
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: 
Honors: (1) the 200 activists marching from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Washington, D.C., in the Free Our People March; and (2) the 20,000 supporters of the marchers for actively participating in change in Medicaid to more effectively meet the needs of people with disabilities.
 
Commends: (1) ADAPT (a national grassroots disability rights group, which organized the March) for bringing people together for 20 years to work for equal opportunity and rights for individuals with disabilities; and (2) the nonprofit organizations and churches that assisted in the March by providing food and shelter.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should actively support Taiwan's membership in the United Nations and other international organizations.

Bill: 108-hconres-284
Sponsor: Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4]
Introduced: 2003-09-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: East Asia
International agencies
Taiwan
United Nations membership

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Taiwan deserves full and equal membership in the United Nations and other international organizations; and (2) the United States should take a leading role in gaining international support for Taiwan's participation in these organizations.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1811)
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the concern of the Congress regarding the detrimental impact on the United States economy of the manipulation by foreign governments of their currencies.

Bill: 108-hconres-285
Sponsor: Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2003-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Agriculture in foreign trade
Bush (George W.) Administration
Cabinet officers
China
Commemorations
Commerce
Congress
Congressional investigations
Congressional reporting requirements
Congressional tributes
Countervailing duties
Currency devaluation
Department of the Treasury
East Asia
Economics and Public Finance
Exports
Foreign exchange
Government Operations and Politics
Import restrictions
Manufacturing industries
Monetary policy
Nontariff trade barriers
Protectionism
Trade negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-17
text: 
Expresses congressional concern over the detrimental effects of currency manipulation by foreign governments on the U.S. economy, especially the manufacturing sector.
 
 Calls on the President to: (1) vigorously enforce U.S. trade laws dealing with such practices; (2) encourage the harmonization of an international exchange rate policy of freely floating exchange rates based on market forces; and (3) review all tools available to counteract currency manipulation.
 
Urges that: (1) the executive branch take certain steps to enable the dollar and other major currencies to move toward their equilibrium rates; (2) the Secretary of the Treasury include in each semiannual report on international economic and exchange rate policies the currency manipulation practices of foreign governments; and (3) the U.S. Trade Representative take action under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to combat such practices should negotiations fail to produce meaningful results.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2003-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2003-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-17
text: Introduced in House