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Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to limit service on the Committee on Appropriations to not more than three Congresses in a period of five successive Congresses.

Bill: 108-hres-343
Sponsor: Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-2]
Introduced: 2003-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Appropriations
House of Representatives
House rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Term limits

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: 
Amends rule X (Organization of Committees) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit a member on the Committee on Appropriations from serving on the Committee during more than three Congresses in a period of five Congresses (beginning with service in the 107th Congress and disregarding for this purpose any service for less than a full session in a Congress). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and the House.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Syria, Lebanon and Iran should be held accountable for the well-being of abducted Israeli civilian Elchanan Tannenbaum, provide the International Committee of the Red Cross access to Elchanan Tannenbaum, and take all necessary measures to secure the release of Elchanan Tannenbaum.

Bill: 108-hres-344
Sponsor: Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]
Introduced: 2003-07-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Access to health care
Charities
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Diplomacy
Health
Hostages
Human rights
Iran
Kidnapping
Lebanon
Medical records
Middle East and North Africa
Nongovernmental organizations
Social Welfare
State-sponsored terrorism
Syria
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: 
Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that the Governments of Syria, Lebanon, and Iran shall be held responsible for the well-being of Elchanan Tannenbaum, who is being held hostage in Lebanon by the terrorist organization Hizballah.
 
Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that the Governments of Syria, Lebanon, and Iran shall immediately and unconditionally: (1) provide a complete medical accounting of Elchanan Tannenbaum's present state of health to the International Committee of the Red Cross; (3) take all necessary measures to provide the International Committee of the Red Cross with ongoing access to Elchanan Tannenbaum; and (4) take all necessary measures to secure the release of Elchanan Tannenbaum from captivity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Extending condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the late David Christopher Kelly, PhD.

Bill: 108-hres-345
Sponsor: Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2003-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Arms control verification
Biological warfare
Chemical warfare
Congress
Congressional tributes
Europe
Government Operations and Politics
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientists in government
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: 
Expresses condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the late David Christopher Kelly, Ph.D. (a scientific advisor to the Proliferation and Arms Control Secretariat of the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense, charged with dismantling Iraq's banned chemical, biological, and ballistic programs through the United Nations Special Commission, who also aided in reducing the danger of biological weapons in Russia).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be parity among the countries that are parties to the North American Free Trade Agreement with respect to the personal exemption allowance for merchandise purchased abroad by returning residents, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-346
Sponsor: Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]
Introduced: 2003-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Canada
Customs unions
Free trade
Imports
International Affairs
Latin America
Mexico
North America
Reciprocity
Tariff
Trade agreements
Trade negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: 
Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. Trade Representative and the Secretary of the Treasury should continue discussions with officials of the Governments of Canada and Mexico to achieve parity by harmonizing the (duty-free) personal exemption allowance structure of the three North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) countries at or above U.S. exemption levels.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Concerning United States assessed contributions to the United Nations.

Bill: 108-hres-347
Sponsor: Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2003-07-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: United Nations
United Nations finances

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: 
Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that the Representative of the United States to the United Nations should seek an agreement to lower the assessment level of the United States for the regular budget of the United Nations when the United Nations General Assembly considers the scale of assessments for member nations for the period 2004 through 2006.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to raise the awareness of alopecia areata.

Bill: 108-hres-348
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-17]
Introduced: 2003-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Autoimmune diseases
Hair
Health
Health education
Skin diseases
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that an appropriate week should be designated as National Alopecia Areata Awareness Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-08-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the consumption of Fair Trade Certified coffee.

Bill: 108-hres-349
Sponsor: Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2003-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Agricultural credit
Agricultural prices
Agricultural subsidies
Agriculture and Food
Agriculture in foreign trade
Animals
Biological diversity
Coffee
Congress
Congressional ethics
Environmental Protection
Finance and Financial Sector
Food service
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government ethics
Government procurement
Government publicity
Habitat conservation
International Affairs
International environmental cooperation
Organic farming
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sustainable agriculture

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Fair Trade Certified coffee should be made available at all events and food service locations in the legislative and executive branches of Government, including through indirect purchases by food service providers; and (2) information should be made available to the public and State and local governments about the importance of such coffee.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-08-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2003-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2003-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2003-07-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1632-1633)
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Lance Armstrong for winning the 2003 Tour de France.

Bill: 108-hres-350
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11]
Introduced: 2003-09-03 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Bicycles
Cancer
Congress
Congressional tributes
Europe
France
Health
Sports and Recreation
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: Congratulates Lance Armstrong and the United States Postal Service Team on their victory in the 2003 Tour de France. Commends the unwavering commitment to cancer awareness and survivorship demonstrated by Armstrong.
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Lance Armstrong and the United States Postal Service Team on their victory in the 2003 Tour de France. Commends the unwavering commitment to cancer awareness and survivorship demonstrated by Armstrong. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 460). (text:  CR H7800-7801)
action_date: 2003-09-03
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): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 460).(text:  CR H7800-7801)
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration:  CR H7809-7810)
action_date: 2003-09-03
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: 2003-09-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 350.
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration:  CR H7800-7803)
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: Mr. Davis, Tom moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2989) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation and Treasury, and independent agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-351
Sponsor: Rep. Reynolds, Thomas M. [R-NY-26]
Introduced: 2003-09-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2989 (FY 2004 Departments of Transportation and Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations). 

action_date: 2003-09-03
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. 2989 (FY 2004 Departments of Transportation and Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations). 

action_date: 2003-09-04
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. 2989 (FY 2004 Departments of Transportation and Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-04
text: On motion to table the motion to reconsider Agreed to by recorded vote: 205 - 180 (Roll no. 465).
action_date: 2003-09-04
text: Mr. Reynolds moved to table the motion to reconsider.
action_date: 2003-09-04
text: Mr. Obey moved to reconsider the vote.
action_date: 2003-09-04
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 178 (Roll no. 464). (text:  CR H7845)
action_date: 2003-09-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 178 (Roll no. 464).(text:  CR H7845)
action_date: 2003-09-04
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 173 (Roll no. 463).
action_date: 2003-09-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 351.
action_date: 2003-09-04
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration:  CR H7845-7851)
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 101.
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2989.
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-258, by Mr. Reynolds.
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-258, by Mr. Reynolds.
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: Introduced in House
Remembering and honoring the March on Washington of August 28, 1963.

Bill: 108-hres-352
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]
Introduced: 2003-09-03 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights movements
Congress
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Minorities
Public demonstrations
Racial discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: 
Honors the 1963 March on Washington as one of the largest political demonstrations in U.S. history and recognizes its importance in the struggle for civil rights and equal rights for all Americans. Expresses gratitude to the organizers and participants for their dedication and commitment to equality and justice.

action_date: 2003-09-16
text: 

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

 
Honors the 1963 March on Washington as one of the largest political demonstrations in U.S. history and recognizes its importance in the struggle for civil rights and equal rights for all Americans. Expresses gratitude to the organizers and participants for their dedication and commitment to equality and justice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 504). (text: CR H8234)
action_date: 2003-09-16
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): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 504).(text: CR H8234)
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8255-8256)
action_date: 2003-09-16
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: 2003-09-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 352.
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8234-8239)
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Mrs. Blackburn moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-09-12
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2003-09-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: Introduced in House
Commending R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and its employees for their 33-year relationship with motorsports and their contributions to the sport of stock-car racing.

Bill: 108-hres-353
Sponsor: Rep. Burr, Richard [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2003-09-03 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
Motor vehicles
Sports and Recreation
Tobacco industry
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: 
Commends the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and its employees for their 33-year relationship with motor-sports and their contributions to the sport of stock-car racing. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging nonprofit organizations to increase the number of women and minorities on their governing boards and encouraging Americans to enrich their lives and serve their communities by volunteering to serve on the governing boards of nonprofit organizations.

Bill: 108-hres-354
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2003-09-03 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commerce
Corporate governance
Corporation directors
Labor and Employment
Minorities
Minority employment
Nonprofit organizations
Volunteer workers
Women
Women in business
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: 
Encourages nonprofit organizations to increase the number of women and minorities on their governing boards. Encourages Americans to enrich their lives and serve their communities by volunteering to serve on the governing boards of such organizations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources.
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Bulgaria.

Bill: 108-hres-355
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2003-09-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arts, Culture, Religion
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Cultural relations
Democracy
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Europe
Government Operations and Politics
International cooperation
Peace
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-04
text: 
Commemorates the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Bulgaria.
 
Recognizes Bulgaria's contributions toward bringing peace, stability, and prosperity to Southeastern Europe and its cooperation and increasingly vital role as an ally in the war against terrorism.
 
 Encourages opportunities for greater U.S.-Bulgarian cooperation in political, military, economic, and cultural spheres.

action_date: 2003-10-08
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Bulgaria.
 
Recognizes Bulgaria's contributions toward bringing peace, stability, and prosperity to Southeastern Europe and its cooperation and increasingly vital role as an ally in the war against terrorism.
 
 Encourages opportunities for greater U.S.-Bulgarian cooperation in political, military, economic, and cultural spheres.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-10-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-10-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 538). (text: CR 10/7/2003 H9241)
action_date: 2003-10-08
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): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 538).(text: CR 10/7/2003 H9241)
action_date: 2003-10-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration:  CR H9334-9335)
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. Res. 355.
action_date: 2003-10-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9241-9243)
action_date: 2003-10-07
text: Mr. Bereuter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-09-09
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2003-09-09
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-09-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
action_date: 2003-09-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-09-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-04
text: Introduced in House