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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-370
Sponsor: Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2003-09-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 7 (Charitable Giving Act of 2003).

action_date: 2003-09-16
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. 7 (Charitable Giving Act of 2003).

action_date: 2003-09-17
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. 7 (Charitable Giving Act of 2003).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-09-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8301)
action_date: 2003-09-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8301)
action_date: 2003-09-17
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2003-09-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 370.
action_date: 2003-09-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8301-8304)
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 103.
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. The amendment printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules shall be considered as read, and shall be separately debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent.
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-273, by Mr. Linder.
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-273, by Mr. Linder.
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Introduced in House
Commending the people and the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for their political reform efforts and wishing them continued success in their democratization efforts.

Bill: 108-hres-371
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2003-09-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Economics and Public Finance
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Jordan
Middle East and North Africa
Peace

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: 
Commends the people and the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for conducting transparent participatory elections. Expresses the desire of Congress that this process toward democratization continue to thrive to become a model for other Arab countries.
 
Reaffirms the friendship and special relations that exist between the peoples of the United States and Jordan. Offers the commitment of Congress to assist Jordan in its future challenges of democratic reform to ensure democracy is able to grow and flourish.
 
Commends His Majesty King Abdullah II for his efforts in promoting political, economic, and social reforms, and for his unequivocal determination to promote peace in the Middle East.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives in response to the murder of Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh.

Bill: 108-hres-372
Sponsor: Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]
Introduced: 2003-09-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Assassination
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Europe
Foreign leaders
Foreign service
International cooperation
Murder
Sweden

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-17
text: 
Expresses the deepest sympathies of the House of Representatives to the people of Sweden and the family of Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh following her tragic and untimely murder.
 
Condemns all senseless acts of violence against public officials.
 
Urges the President to provide all appropriate assistance that may be requested by Swedish law enforcement officials as they pursue the killer.
 
 Expresses the solidarity of the people of the United States with the people of Sweden and the Swedish Government at this difficult time.

action_date: 2003-10-08
text: 

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

 
Expresses the deepest sympathies of the House of Representatives to the people of Sweden and the family of Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh following her tragic and untimely murder.
 
Condemns all senseless acts of violence against public officials.
 
Urges the President to provide all appropriate assistance that may be requested by Swedish law enforcement officials as they pursue the killer.
 
Expresses the solidarity of the people of the United States with the people of Sweden and the Swedish Government at this difficult time.


Legislative actions:
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): 398 - 0 (Roll no. 539). (text: CR 10/7/2003 H9243)
action_date: 2003-10-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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): 398 - 0 (Roll no. 539).(text: CR 10/7/2003 H9243)
action_date: 2003-10-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration:  CR H9335)
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. 372.
action_date: 2003-10-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9243-9244)
action_date: 2003-10-07
text: Mr. Bereuter 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: 2003-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the Women's United Soccer Association.

Bill: 108-hres-373
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2003-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Government Operations and Politics
Labor and Employment
Professional associations
Soccer
Sports and Recreation
White House (Washington, D.C.)
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-17
text: 
Congratulates the Washington Freedom for winning the 2003 Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA) title. Requests that the President invite them to a White House ceremony for national championship teams. Expresses disappointment with the suspension of WUSA operations and expresses support for its revival.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-11-06
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2003-11-06
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-11-06
text: Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization Discharged.
action_date: 2003-10-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-09-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1722-1723)
action_date: 2003-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2555) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-374
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]
Introduced: 2003-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: 
Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 2555 (FY 2004 Department of Homeland Security appropriations).

action_date: 2003-09-23
text: 

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

 
Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 2555 (FY 2004 Department of Homeland Security appropriations).

action_date: 2003-09-24
text: 

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

 
Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 2555 (FY 2004 Department of Homeland Security appropriations).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-09-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8495)
action_date: 2003-09-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8495)
action_date: 2003-09-24
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2003-09-24
text: DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H. Res. 374.
action_date: 2003-09-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 374.
action_date: 2003-09-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8495-8500)
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 104.
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-281, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-281, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2557) to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-375
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2003-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2557 (Water Resources Development Act of 2003).

action_date: 2003-09-23
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. 2557 (Water Resources Development Act of 2003).

action_date: 2003-09-24
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. 2557 (Water Resources Development Act of 2003).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-09-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8831)
action_date: 2003-09-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8831)
action_date: 2003-09-24
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2003-09-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 375.
action_date: 2003-09-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8831-8833)
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 105.
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill.
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-282, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-282, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the Bloch Cancer Foundation.

Bill: 108-hres-376
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3]
Introduced: 2003-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Cancer
Congress
Congressional tributes
Foundations
Health
Health counseling
Health education
Medical research
Science, Technology, Communications
Social Welfare
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: 
States that the House of Representatives commends Richard and Annette Bloch and the Bloch Cancer Foundation and their network of volunteers on behalf of Americans living with cancer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-10-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for recommittal of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2115) to amend title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize programs for the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-377
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]
Introduced: 2003-09-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-24
text: 
Provides for the recommittal of the conference report on H.R. 2115 (Federal Aviation Administration programs reauthorization) to the committee of conference.

action_date: 2003-09-24
text: 

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

 
Provides for the recommittal of the conference report on H.R. 2115 (Federal Aviation Administration programs reauthorization) to the committee of conference.

action_date: 2003-10-28
text: 

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

 
Provides for the recommittal of the conference report on H.R. 2115 (Federal Aviation Administration programs reauthorization) to the committee of conference.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-10-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-10-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 407 - 0 (Roll no. 569). (text: CR H9959)
action_date: 2003-10-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 407 - 0 (Roll no. 569).(text: CR H9959)
action_date: 2003-10-28
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2003-10-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 377.
action_date: 2003-10-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9959-9964)
action_date: 2003-09-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 106.
action_date: 2003-09-24
text: Upon the adoption of this resolution, the conference report to accompany H.R. 2115 is hereby recommitted to the committee of conference.
action_date: 2003-09-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-284, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L.
action_date: 2003-09-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-284, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L.
action_date: 2003-09-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the more than 200 independent colleges and universities that together have addressed the need to help families pay for the increasing cost of attending college by creating the first nationwide prepaid tuition plan.

Bill: 108-hres-378
Sponsor: Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12]
Introduced: 2003-09-24 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: College costs
Colleges
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Education savings accounts
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-24
text: 
Congratulates Independent 529 Plan on its launch of a prepaid tuition plan for more than 200 private colleges and universities.

action_date: 2003-10-28
text: 
Recognizes the more than 200 independent colleges and universities that together have created the first nationwide prepaid tuition plan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-10-28
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9826-9827)
action_date: 2003-10-28
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 H9826-9827)
action_date: 2003-10-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 378.
action_date: 2003-10-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9826-9830)
action_date: 2003-10-28
text: Mr. McKeon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2003-10-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2003-09-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2003-09-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-24
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Rice University Owls baseball team for winning the NCAA baseball championship.

Bill: 108-hres-379
Sponsor: Rep. Bell, Chris [D-TX-25]
Introduced: 2003-09-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Baseball
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Sports and Recreation
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-25
text: 
Congratulates the Rice University Owls baseball team for winning the 2003 NCAA baseball championship.

action_date: 2003-11-17
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Rice University Owls baseball team for winning the 2003 NCAA baseball championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-11-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-11-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11188-11189)
action_date: 2003-11-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11188-11189)
action_date: 2003-11-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 379.
action_date: 2003-11-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11188-11190)
action_date: 2003-11-17
text: Mr. Kline moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-10-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2003-09-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2003-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Ericka Dunlap, Miss America 2004.

Bill: 108-hres-380
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3]
Introduced: 2003-09-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Ethnic relations
Government Operations and Politics
Minorities
Pluralism (Social sciences)
Race relations
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-25
text: 
Congratulates Ericka Dunlap on being crowned Miss America 2004.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating the Fisk Jubilee Singers.

Bill: 108-hres-381
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2003-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Black colleges
Blacks
Education
Entertainers
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Minorities
Music
Postage stamps
Tennessee

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-30
text: 
Calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee of the U.S. Postal Service to recommend and the Postmaster General to issue a postage stamp commemorating the Fisk Jubilee Singers (a choral group from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-09-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1915-1916)
action_date: 2003-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning war crimes committed by Japan during World War II and the liability of Japanese companies to former prisoners-of-war used by such companies as slave labor during World War II.

Bill: 108-hres-382
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15]
Introduced: 2003-09-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commerce
Compensation (Law)
Compensation for victims of crime
East Asia
Ex-prisoners of war
Families
Forced labor
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign corporations
History
Japan
Labor and Employment
Law
Prison labor
Prisoners of war
Reparations
Survivors' benefits
War crimes
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-30
text: 
Calls on the Government of Japan to formally acknowledge and apologize for its World War II war crimes and for Japanese companies that used prisoners of war as slave labor during World War II to compensate those former prisoners (or their survivors) for their labor and for any brutality the companies inflicted.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-09-30
text: Introduced in House