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Expressing the sense of the Congress that private health insurance companies should take a proactive role in promoting healthy lifestyles, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hconres-34
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Karen [D-MO-5]
Introduced: 2003-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Cabinet officers
Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
Department of Health and Human Services
Exercise
Finance and Financial Sector
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Health insurance
Insurance companies
Insurance premiums
Lifestyle
Medical economics
Medical screening
Medical tests
Preventive medicine

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Commends Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson for urging private health insurance companies to encourage Americans to lead active lifestyles.
Expresses the sense of Congress that private health insurance companies should: (1) do more to encourage Americans to lead healthier and more active lifestyles; (2) provide discounted premiums to those who exercise regularly; and (3) encourage frequent screening for diseases that are easily treatable in their early stages. Applauds private health insurance companies that are already taking such actions.
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: 
Commends Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson for urging private health insurance companies to encourage Americans to lead active lifestyles.
 
Expresses the sense of Congress that private health insurance companies should: (1) do more to encourage Americans to lead healthier and more active lifestyles; (2) provide discounted premiums to those who exercise regularly; and (3) encourage frequent screening for diseases that are easily treatable in their early stages. Applauds private health insurance companies that are already taking such actions.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8091)
action_date: 2004-10-05
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 H8091)
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 34.
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8091-8094)
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: Mr. Barton (TX) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2003-02-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Introduced in House
A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a technical correction in the enrollment of H.J.Res. 2.

Bill: 108-hconres-35
Sponsor: Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-10]
Introduced: 2003-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House of Representatives
Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make specified technical corrections in the enrollment of H.J. Res. 2 (making consolidated appropriations for FY 2003).
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on February 12, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make specified technical corrections in the enrollment of H.J. Res. 2 (making consolidated appropriations for FY 2003).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-14
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2499)
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2499)
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 71, H. Con. Res. 35 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H673; text as passed House: CR H673)
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 71, H. Con. Res. 35 is considered passed House.(consideration: CR H673; text as passed House: CR H673)
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, 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: 2003-02-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, 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: 2003-02-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, 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: 2003-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the people of the United States to honor and celebrate the 140th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and commending Abraham Lincoln's efforts to end slavery.

Bill: 108-hconres-36
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2003-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Black history
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Government Operations and Politics
History
Lincoln Administration
Minorities
Presidential messages
Slavery

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Recognizes the historical significance and encourages celebration of the 140th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.
action_date: 2003-02-26
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on February 12, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the historical significance and encourages celebration of the 140th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2003-02-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-02-26
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 35). (text of measure as passed House: CR H1338)
action_date: 2003-02-26
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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 35).(text of measure as passed House: CR H1338)
action_date: 2003-02-26
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1356)
action_date: 2003-02-26
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2003-02-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 36.
action_date: 2003-02-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1338-1341)
action_date: 2003-02-26
text: Mrs. Davis, Jo Ann moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue commemorative postage stamps honoring Americans who distinguished themselves by their service in the armed forces.

Bill: 108-hconres-37
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2003-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Air force
Armed Forces and National Security
Coast guard
Government Operations and Politics
Marines
Military personnel
Navy
Postage stamps

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) commemorative postage stamps should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Americans who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, respectively; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such stamps be issued.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the pride of the Congress for the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock on December 21, 1620.

Bill: 108-hconres-38
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]
Introduced: 2003-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congressional tributes
History
Massachusetts

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Expresses pride for the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock on December 21, 1620, and honors their pioneer spirit and desire for freedom.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E213)
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding viral hepatitis.

Bill: 108-hconres-39
Sponsor: Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4]
Introduced: 2003-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Access to health care
Commemorations
Conferences
Congress
Congressional tributes
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to health facilities
Federal aid to research
Genetic research
Health counseling
Health education
Hepatitis
Medical personnel
Medical research
Medical screening
Medical tests
Preventive medicine
Science, Technology, Communications
Vaccination
Virus diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that national and community organizations and health care providers should be applauded for promoting awareness about viral hepatitis. Calls on the Federal Government to: (1) raise awareness about the importance of prevention of viral hepatitis, counseling, and treatment; (2) increase funding for prevention education, other prevention measures (such as vaccination), and research; (3) increase efforts to find more effective treatments and cures; and (4) consider ways to improve access to high-quality health care services for early detection and treatment. Calls on the Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to expand basic, clinical, and genetic research regarding viral hepatitis. Urges the Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to give priority consideration to establishing a national viral hepatitis round table with Federal representatives and those of private, nonprofit organizations.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-12
text: Introduced in House
Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

Bill: 108-hconres-40
Sponsor: Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7]
Introduced: 2003-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
Crime and Law Enforcement
History
International Affairs
Jewish holocaust (1939-1945)
Special days
Special weeks
Victims of crimes
War crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on April 30, 2003, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.
action_date: 2003-03-18
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 13, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on April 30, 2003, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-19
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-03-18
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2003-03-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2003-03-18
text: Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3909-3910)
action_date: 2003-03-18
text: Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3909-3910)
action_date: 2003-02-26
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2003-02-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 34). (text of measure as passed House: CR H1280)
action_date: 2003-02-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-02-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 34).(text of measure as passed House: CR H1280)
action_date: 2003-02-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1283-1284)
action_date: 2003-02-25
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2003-02-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 40.
action_date: 2003-02-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1280-1282)
action_date: 2003-02-25
text: Mr. Mica moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Introduced in House
A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate.

Bill: 108-hconres-41
Sponsor: Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2003-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional sessions
House of Representatives
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from February 13 or 14, 2003, until February 25, 2003, and a recess or an adjournment of the Senate from February 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, or 21, 2003 until February 24, 2003.
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on February 13, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from February 13 or 14, 2003, until February 25, 2003, and a recess or an adjournment of the Senate from February 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, or 21, 2003 until February 24, 2003.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-14
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2499; text as passed Senate: CR S2499)
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2499; text as passed Senate: CR S2499)
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H676)
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H676)
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H676)
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that a postage stamp should be issued in honor of Melvin Jones.

Bill: 108-hconres-42
Sponsor: Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24]
Introduced: 2003-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Charities
Fraternal organizations
Government Operations and Politics
Postage stamps
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp in honor of Melvin Jones; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a postage stamp be issued.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Welcoming the expression of support of 18 European nations for the enforcement of United Nations Security Counsel Resolution 1441.

Bill: 108-hconres-43
Sponsor: Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]
Introduced: 2003-02-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Arms control verification
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Energy
Estonia
Europe
Hungary
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Macedonia
Middle East and North Africa
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
United Kingdom
United Nations
Weapons of mass destruction

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Welcomes the expression of support from Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and the United Kingdom for Iraq's full compliance with Security Council Resolution 1441, and of their solidarity with the United States in calling for the demands of the Security Council to be met with regard to Iraq's full disarmament.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Introduced in House
To express support for the celebration in 2004 of the 150th anniversary of the Grand Excursion of 1854.

Bill: 108-hconres-44
Sponsor: Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2]
Introduced: 2003-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
History
Illinois
Inland water transportation
Iowa
Minnesota
Mississippi River
Railroad passenger traffic
Railroads
Rivers
Transportation and Public Works
Travel
Water Resources Development
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Supports the celebration in 2004 of the 150th anniversary of the Grand Excursion of 1854 (westward expansion of the railroad from the East Coast to the shores of the Mississippi River).
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on February 13, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Supports the celebration in 2004 of the 150th anniversary of the Grand Excursion of 1854 (westward expansion of the railroad from the East Coast to the shores of the Mississippi River).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-27
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text:  CR H2327)
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text:  CR H2327)
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 44.
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration:  CR H2327-2330)
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Mr. Duncan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the importance of organ, tissue, bone marrow, and blood donation and supporting National Donor Day.

Bill: 108-hconres-45
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1]
Introduced: 2003-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blood banks
Donation of organs, tissues, etc.
Health
Special days
Tissue banks

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Supports the goals and ideas of National Donor Day. Encourages all Americans to learn about the importance of organ, tissue, bone marrow, and blood donation and to discuss such donations with their families and friends.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Introduced in House
United States-Korea Normalization Resolution of 2003

Bill: 108-hconres-46
Sponsor: Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14]
Introduced: 2003-02-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
East Asia
Military agreements
Military withdrawal
South Korea

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: United States-Korea Normalization Resolution of 2003 - Expresses the sense of Congress that U.S. troops should be withdrawn from South Korea and that the United States should end its defense guarantee of such country.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E239)
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Introduced in House