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Recognizing the importance of The Call of the Wild on the occasion of the 101st anniversary of the publication of the novel by Jack London.

Bill: 108-hres-618
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
Introduced: 2004-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arts, Culture, Religion
Authors and authorship
Books
Congress
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: 
Recognizes: (1) Jack London as a uniquely American author; (2) the 101st anniversary of the publication of Jack London's The Call of the Wild; and (3) The Call of the Wild as a truly great American novel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E728)
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4227) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend to 2005 the alternative minimum tax relief available in 2003 and 2004 and to index such relief for inflation.

Bill: 108-hres-619
Sponsor: Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2004-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4227) to amend the Internal Revenue Code to extend to 2005 the alternative minimum tax relief available in 2003 and 2004 and to index such relief for inflation.
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: 

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

 
 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4227) to amend the Internal Revenue Code to extend to 2005 the alternative minimum tax relief available in 2003 and 2004 and to index such relief for inflation. 

action_date: 2004-05-05
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4227) to amend the Internal Revenue Code to extend to 2005 the alternative minimum tax relief available in 2003 and 2004 and to index such relief for inflation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2555-2556)
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2555-2556)
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 201 (Roll no. 142). (text: CR H2559-2560)
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 619.
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2555-2561)
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 172.
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4227 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-477, by Mr. Linder.
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-477, by Mr. Linder.
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the landmark United States Supreme Court decision in the case of Brown v. Board of Education.

Bill: 108-hres-620
Sponsor: Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48]
Introduced: 2004-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Declaration of Independence
Desegregation in education
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Equality before the law
Higher education
History
Law
Supreme Court decisions

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: 
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case of Brown v. Board of Education.
 
Encourages all Americans to consider the importance of the victory for equality under law achieved because of such Supreme Court decision.
 
Recognizes that the struggle for equality under law continues in the United States and around the world.
 
Affirms the Declaration of Independence, including that all persons are created equal and &quot;are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.&quot;
 
Pledges to diligently defend and advance equality under law for all persons. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week.

Bill: 108-hres-621
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8]
Introduced: 2004-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Correctional personnel
Crime and Law Enforcement
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Supports the goals and ideals of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week (beginning May 2, 2004). Honors correctional officers and employees.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Bill: 108-hres-622
Sponsor: Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2004-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Disabled
Federal law enforcement officers
Government Operations and Politics
Law enforcement officers
Police
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) supports the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor Federal, State, and local peace officers killed or disabled in the line of duty; and (2) calls upon the people of the United States to observe such a day with appropriate ceremonies and respect.

action_date: 2004-05-11
text: 

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

 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) supports the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor Federal, State, and local peace officers killed or disabled in the line of duty; and (2) calls upon the people of the United States to observe such a day with appropriate ceremonies and respect.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-05-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 154). (text as passed House: CR H2751)
action_date: 2004-05-11
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): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 154).(text as passed House: CR H2751)
action_date: 2004-05-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2775)
action_date: 2004-05-11
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2004-05-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 622.
action_date: 2004-05-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2751-2752)
action_date: 2004-05-11
text: Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Regarding the potential incapacity of Members of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 108-hres-623
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2004-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Special elections

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives should address issues relating to the potential incapacity of its Members.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-12-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2154-2155)
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Transparency Day, which promotes the financial transparency of charitable organizations.

Bill: 108-hres-624
Sponsor: Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9]
Introduced: 2004-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Auditing
Charitable contributions
Charities
Congress
Finance and Financial Sector
Financial statements
Legislation
Social Welfare
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Transparency Day, which promotes the financial transparency of charitable organizations; (2) recognizes that financial transparency is relevant to a great number of entities in the United States, including ministries, nonprofit and other organizations, corporations, and schools; (3) pledges to make bipartisan efforts to enact laws to protect donors from charitable organizations that are not financially transparent; and (4) acknowledges that the people of the United States are an exceedingly generous people and that National Transparency Day will encourage even greater generosity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing, and supporting efforts to enhance the public awareness of, the social problem of child abuse and neglect.

Bill: 108-hres-625
Sponsor: Rep. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ-6]
Introduced: 2004-05-05 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Child abuse
Church and social problems
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Families
Nonprofit organizations
Religion
Social Welfare
Special days
Special months
Victims of crimes
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) all Americans should keep the victims of child abuse and neglect in their thoughts and prayers; (2) all Americans should seek to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect and to give victimized children hope for the future; and (3) the faith community, nonprofit organizations, and volunteers across America should recommit themselves and mobilize their resources to assist abused and neglected children. 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) supports the goals and ideas of the "Day of Hope" which were observed as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month; and (2) commends the individuals working on behalf of abused and neglected children throughout the United States.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Mary McGrory.

Bill: 108-hres-626
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2004-05-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Reporters and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Mary McGrory, who was a renowned reporter for the Washington Star and Washington Post newspapers and who was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary for her coverage of the Watergate scandal.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 627) deploring the abuse of persons in United States custody in Iraq, regardless of the circumstances of their detention, urging the Secretary of the Army to bring to swift justice any member of the Armed Forces who has violated the Uniform Code of Military Justice, expressing the deep appreciation of the Nation to the courageous and honorable members of the Armed Forces who have selflessly served, or are currently serving, in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-628
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2004-05-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution H.Res. 627 (deploring the abuse of persons in U.S. custody in Iraq). 

action_date: 2004-05-06
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 627) deploring the abuse of persons in United States custody in Iraq, regardless of the circumstances of their detention, urging the Secretary of the Army to bring to swift justice any member of the armed forces who has violated the Uniform Code of Military Justice, expressing the deep appreciation of the Nation to the courageous and honorable members of the armed forces who have selflessly served, or are currently serving, in Operation Iraqi Freedom. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2666)
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2666)
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 201 (Roll no. 147). (text: CR H2678)
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 628.
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2666-2678)
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 173.
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 627 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-480, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-480, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: Introduced in House
Impeaching Donald Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense.

Bill: 108-hres-629
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2004-05-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Afghanistan
Appropriations
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Cabinet officers
Charities
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress and military policy
Crime and Law Enforcement
Defense budgets
Department of Defense
Economics and Public Finance
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Governmental investigations
Human rights
Impeachments
International Affairs
International relief
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military and naval offenses
Military and naval supplies
Military occupation
Military operations
Military readiness
Misconduct in office
President and foreign policy
President as Commander-in-Chief
Prison administration
Prisoners
Prisoners of war
Prisoners' rights
Prisons
Removal of officials
September 11, 2001
Social Welfare
South Asia
Terrorism
Torture
Treaties
Weapons of mass destruction

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: 
Impeaches Donald Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
 
Requires specified articles of impeachment concerning Mr. Rumsfeld to be exhibited to the Senate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Introduced in House
Commending the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers for winning the 2003-2004 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I National Collegiate Women's Ice Hockey Championship.

Bill: 108-hres-630
Sponsor: Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5]
Introduced: 2004-05-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Hockey
Minnesota
Sports and Recreation
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: 
Commends the University of Minnesota women's ice hockey team for winning the 2003-2004 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Ice Hockey Championship.
 
Recognizes the achievements of all the team's players, coaches, and support staff, and invites them to the U.S. Capitol to be honored.

action_date: 2004-06-22
text: 

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

 
Commends the University of Minnesota women's ice hockey team for winning the 2003-2004 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Ice Hockey Championship.
 
Recognizes the achievements of all the team's players, coaches, and support staff, and invites them to the U.S. Capitol to be honored.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4653)
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4653)
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 630.
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4653-4654)
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: Mr. Kline moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-05-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established an "Electrical Safety Month".

Bill: 108-hres-631
Sponsor: Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]
Introduced: 2004-05-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Accident prevention
Electric power
Electricity
Emergency Management
Energy
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that an Electrical Safety Month should be established.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Introduced in House
Urging the Government of Romania to provide equitable, prompt, and fair restitution to the Romanian Greek Catholic Church, the Roman Catholic Church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Unitarian Church, the Hungarian Reformed Church, the Jewish community, and other affected religious communities for property confiscated by the former Communist government in Romania.

Bill: 108-hres-632
Sponsor: Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6]
Introduced: 2004-05-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Catholic Church
Church and state
Church property
Churches
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Claims
Communism
Compensation (Law)
Crime and Law Enforcement
Destruction of property
Europe
Expropriation
Farm lands
Forests, forestry, trees
Government Operations and Politics
Government liability (International law)
Jews
Judicial opinions
Law
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Religion
Religious liberty
Right of property
Romania
Synagogues
Treaties
Unitarians

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: 
States that the House of Representatives calls on the Government of Romania to: (1) provide prompt and equitable restitution to the Romanian Greek Catholic Church, the Roman Catholic Church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Unitarian Church, the Hungarian Reformed Church, the Jewish community, and other affected religious communities for property confiscated under the former Communist government of Romania, including agricultural and forestry lands; (2) respect such churches' and communities' constitutional rights of existence and practice; (3) stop the demolition and dismemberment of Greek Catholic churches and immediately ensure the security of all Greek Catholic churches and other buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries; and (4) repeal Law-Decree NR. 126/1990, as the transfer of juridical duties of a state to a mixed ecclesiastic committee has proven ineffectual and seriously hampers the ability of the Romanian Greek Catholic Church to seek redress, and to allow the claims submitted to be heard by an independent, nonreligious commission.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there is a critical need to increase awareness and education about hepatitis C.

Bill: 108-hres-633
Sponsor: Rep. Udall, Tom [D-NM-3]
Introduced: 2004-05-06 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health education
Hepatitis

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that there is a critical need to increase awareness and education about hepatitis C. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E778)
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Introduced in House