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Supporting National Men's Health Week.

Bill: 108-hconres-208
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]
Introduced: 2003-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Health education
Men
Preventive medicine
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: Resolves that the Congress supports National Men's Health Week. Requests that the President call on the American public and interested groups to observe National Men's Health Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: 

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

 
Resolves that the Congress supports National Men's Health Week. Requests that the President call on the American public and interested groups to observe National Men's Health Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-17
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6883-6884)
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6883-6884)
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: Mr. Ose moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 208.
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6883-6886)
action_date: 2003-06-19
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2003-06-19
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-06-19
text: Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization Discharged.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Army Specialist Shoshana Nyree Johnson, former prisoner of war in Iraq.

Bill: 108-hconres-210
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2003-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Army
Congress
Congressional tributes
Ex-prisoners of war
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military operations
Military personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: Honors Specialist Shoshana Johnson, U.S. Army, a former prisoner of war in Operation Iraqi Freedom, for her heroism and sacrifice and for representing the highest ideals of service in the armed forces.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-18
text: Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
action_date: 2003-07-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1425)
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress and appreciation for the support and cooperation from Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Bill: 108-hconres-211
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2003-06-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Armed Forces and National Security
Bahrain
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Government Operations and Politics
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Kuwait
Middle East and North Africa
Military operations
Qatar
September 11, 2001
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: 
Expresses gratitude and appreciation to the people and Governments of Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar for their generous and steadfast support of the U.S.-led coalition in Operation Iraqi Freedom and their active partnership with the United States in the global war on terrorism following the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001. 
 
Commends them for pledging their assistance to rebuilding a free, democratic, and unified Iraq.
 
Supports them in their pursuit of democratic reforms and urges a further strengthening of relations between them and the United States on issues of mutual concern.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of the Year of the Korean War Veteran, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hconres-212
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3]
Introduced: 2003-06-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Armistices
Congress
Congressional tributes
History
Korean War, 1950-1953
Special years

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the Year of the Korean War Veteran (2003 marks the final year of the United States' 50th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration and the 50th year of the Armistice).
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the Year of the Korean War Veteran (2003 marks the final year of the United States' 50th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration and the 50th year of the Armistice). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-22
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 400). (text: CR H7192)
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 400).(text: CR H7192)
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7196-7197)
action_date: 2003-07-21
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: 2003-07-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 212.
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7192-7195)
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1181)
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Introduced in House
Taxpayer Abuse Prevention Resolution of 2003

Bill: 108-hconres-213
Sponsor: Rep. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2003-06-09 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Collection of accounts
Income tax
Tax administration

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: 
Taxpayer Abuse Prevention Resolution of 2003 - Expresses the sense of Congress that Federal tax collection services should not be paid for on the basis of a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1180)
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Introduced in House
Concerning the national cheerleading championship of the University of Central Florida Varsity Cheerleading Team.

Bill: 108-hconres-214
Sponsor: Rep. Feeney, Tom [R-FL-24]
Introduced: 2003-06-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Florida
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Sports and Recreation
White House (Washington, D.C.)

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Congratulates the University of Central Florida Varsity Cheerleading Team on winning the 2003 Division 1-A College Cheerleading National Championship.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and congratulating chambers of commerce for their efforts that contribute to the improvement of communities and the strengthening of local and regional economies.

Bill: 108-hconres-215
Sponsor: Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-9]
Introduced: 2003-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Chambers of commerce
Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: Honors and congratulates chambers of commerce for their efforts that contribute to the improvement of their communities and the strengthening of their local and regional economies.
action_date: 2003-07-14
text: 

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

 
Honors and congratulates chambers of commerce for their efforts that contribute to the improvement of their communities and the strengthening of their local and regional economies. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2003-07-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-07-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6666)
action_date: 2003-07-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6666)
action_date: 2003-07-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 215.
action_date: 2003-07-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6666-6668)
action_date: 2003-07-14
text: Mr. Walden (OR) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-07-09
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2003-07-09
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-06-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the policy of the United States at the 55th Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission.

Bill: 108-hconres-216
Sponsor: Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10]
Introduced: 2003-06-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Animals
Conferences
Diplomacy
Endangered species
Environmental Protection
Environmental monitoring
Environmental research
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Import restrictions
International agencies
International environmental cooperation
International law
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine parks and reserves
Marine resources conservation
Meat
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Research
Science, Technology, Communications
Treaties
Whales
Whaling
Wildlife conservation

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) at the 55th Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission the United States should remain firmly opposed to commercial whaling, and take other specified related steps; (2) at the 13th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, the United States should oppose all efforts to reopen international trade in whale meat or to downlist any whale population; and (3) the United States should make full use of all appropriate diplomatic mechanisms, relevant international laws and agreements, and other appropriate mechanisms to implement these goals.
 
Urges the United States to take appropriate steps to convince foreign countries whose nationals are engaging in trade in whale meat or a taking which diminishes the effectiveness of the Convention to cease such trade or taking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Islamic Republic of Iran (also known as Iran) for constructing a facility to enrich uranium with potential for developing a program for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and for its support of global terrorism.

Bill: 108-hconres-217
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2003-06-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control agreements
Arms control verification
Chemical warfare
Crime and Law Enforcement
Defense budgets
EBB Terrorism
Energy
Iran
Middle East and North Africa
Nuclear facilities
Nuclear weapons
State-sponsored terrorism
Terrorism
United Nations
Uranium enrichment
Weapons of mass destruction

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: 
Calls on: (1) the Government of Iran to comply with its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), verify its compliance under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, sign the Model Additional Protocol of the International Atomic Energy Agency which would allow inspectors freer access to nuclear sites, and immediately and unconditionally halt support for terrorism; (2) the President to set a new direction, incorporating all available nonproliferation tools, to redirect Iranian efforts away from nuclear weapons; and (3) United Nations members to join the United States in preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and reaffirm their commitment to fighting all forms of terrorism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1251-1252)
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone, a great American hero.

Bill: 108-hconres-218
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-8]
Introduced: 2003-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Government Operations and Politics
History
Marines
Military history
Officer personnel
Postage stamps
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend and the U.S. Postal Service to issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone (the first recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor awarded in World War II, and the only enlisted Marine in that war to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Navy Cross, and the Purple Heart).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to raising awareness and encouraging education about safety on the Internet and supporting the goals and ideals of National Internet Safety Month.

Bill: 108-hconres-219
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2003-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child safety
Computer crimes
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
Internet
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) National Internet Safety Month provides an opportunity to educate the public on the dangers of the Internet and the importance of being safe and responsible online; (2) national and community organizations should be recognized and applauded for their work in promoting awareness of such dangers and providing information on developing critical thinking and decision-making skills to be safe online; and (3) Internet safety organizations, law enforcement, educators, and volunteers should continue to increase their efforts to raise awareness of online safety.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Commending Medgar Wiley Evers and his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams, for their lives and accomplishments.

Bill: 108-hconres-220
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Introduced: 2003-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congress
Congressional tributes
Families
Minorities
Special weeks
Widows
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Commends Medgar Wiley Evers and his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams, and expresses the greatest respect and gratitude of Congress, for their lives and accomplishments.
Supports the establishment of a "Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance."
action_date: 2003-06-16
text: 

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

 
Commends Medgar Wiley Evers and his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams, and expresses the greatest respect and gratitude of Congress, for their lives and accomplishments.
 
Supports the establishment of a &quot;Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2003-06-17
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2003-06-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-06-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 0 (Roll no. 277). (text: CR H5371-5372)
action_date: 2003-06-16
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): 376 - 0 (Roll no. 277).(text: CR H5371-5372)
action_date: 2003-06-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5381)
action_date: 2003-06-16
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: 2003-06-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 220.
action_date: 2003-06-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5371-5378)
action_date: 2003-06-16
text: Mr. Carter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Extending condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the late Mr. Eugene Gilmer.

Bill: 108-hconres-221
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2003-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Michigan
School administration
Teachers

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-17
text: Extends condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the late Eugene Gilmer (Detroit public school system educator and administrator and Chair of the Board of Directors of Detroit's Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the United States merchant marine.

Bill: 108-hconres-222
Sponsor: Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46]
Introduced: 2003-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Government Operations and Politics
History
Labor and Employment
Merchant seamen
Merchant ships
Military history
Postage stamps
Transportation and Public Works
Warships

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-18
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that a postage stamp should be issued in honor of the U.S. merchant marine featuring the S.S. LANE VICTORY.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and supporting the designation of an Equal Justice Day in commemoration of such anniversary.

Bill: 108-hconres-223
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2003-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Bar associations
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congress
Congressional tributes
Equality before the law
Government Operations and Politics
Kennedy Presidency
Law
Lawyers
Legal aid
Legal services
Minorities
Racial discrimination
Social Welfare
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-19
text: Recognizes the achievements of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.
Expresses support for designation of an Equal Justice Day in honor of the Committee's work and the many hours of pro bono service offered by lawyers and law firms throughout the country.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2003-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2003-06-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1307)
action_date: 2003-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should provide notice of withdrawal of the United States from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Bill: 108-hconres-224
Sponsor: Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5]
Introduced: 2003-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Canada
Customs unions
Free trade
International Affairs
Latin America
Mexico
North America
Trade agreements

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-19
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should provide notice of the withdrawal of the United States from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2003-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2003-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-19
text: Introduced in House