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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the maintenance of a system of social insurance that provides Social Security for its citizens.

Bill: 108-hjres-85
Sponsor: Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]
Introduced: 2004-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Bank accounts
Congress
Constitutional amendments
Earnings
Economics and Public Finance
Finance and Financial Sector
Government trust funds
Inflation
Labor and Employment
Law
Legislation
Old age, survivors and disability insurance
Privatization
Social security finance

Summary:
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: 
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits Congress from passing any law which alters the fundamental structure of the Federal Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Program under title II of the Social Security Act as a social insurance program which provides guaranteed benefits that cannot be outlived to retirees and guaranteed benefits to disabled workers, the families of retirees and disabled workers, and the survivors of deceased retirees and workers. Requires that such benefits: (1) be fully protected against inflation; (2) incorporate a progressive benefit structure under which the benefit amount is based on the level of earnings a worker had during his or her working years; and (3) be financed in a way that pools risks and rewards broadly across society and between generations. 
 
Prohibits Congress from passing any law which diverts revenues from the Social Security trust funds, including contributions under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act and the Self-Employment Contributions Act, or uses such revenues for any purpose other than paying Social Security benefits and financing the administrative costs associated with paying such benefits. 
 
Prohibits Congress from passing any law which fully or partially privatizes Social Security, including the establishment of individual investment accounts which replace some or all of the Social Security benefits, which directly or indirectly cause reductions in such benefits, or which are used to finance such benefits. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Introduced in House
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 108-hjres-86
Sponsor: Rep. Jenkins, William L. [R-TN-1]
Introduced: 2004-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Balanced budgets
Budget deficits
Congress
Congressional voting
Constitutional amendments
Federal budgets
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Record votes

Summary:
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits Federal expenditures (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding revenues (except those derived from borrowing) for any fiscal year unless three-fifths of the whole number of each House of Congress provides for a specific excess of expenditures over revenues by a rollcall vote.
Authorizes Congress to waive such prohibition when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and legacy of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and recognizing his contributions on the anniversary of the date of his birth.

Bill: 108-hjres-87
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2004-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
History
Roosevelt Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: 
Honors the life and legacy of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Recognizes his contributions on the anniversary of the date of his birth (January 30, 1882).

action_date: 2004-03-17
text: 

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

 
Honors the life and legacy of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Recognizes his contributions on the anniversary of the date of his birth (January 30, 1882).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-22
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-03-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-03-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 5, 6 Present (Roll no. 65). (text: CR 3/16/2004 H1089)
action_date: 2004-03-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 5, 6 Present (Roll no. 65).(text: CR 3/16/2004 H1089)
action_date: 2004-03-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1202)
action_date: 2004-03-16
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: 2004-03-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 87.
action_date: 2004-03-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1089-1094)
action_date: 2004-03-16
text: Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization Discharged.
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2004-01-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that certain trust funds are outside the budget of the United States.

Bill: 108-hjres-88
Sponsor: Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4]
Introduced: 2004-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Civil service retirement
Constitutional amendments
Federal budgets
Government Operations and Politics
Government trust funds
Health
Labor and Employment
Law
Medicare
Military pensions
Off-budget expenditures
Old age, survivors and disability insurance
Social Welfare
Social security finance

Summary:
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the receipts (including attributable interest) and outlays of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance, Disability Insurance, Hospital Insurance, and Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Funds, the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund, and the Department of Defense Military Retirement Fund from being counted as receipts or outlays of the United States.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives.

Bill: 108-hjres-89
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2004-03-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Constitutional amendments
Election candidates
Government Operations and Politics
Governors
House of Representatives
Law
Legislative resolutions
Members of Congress
Political parties
Special elections
State legislatures

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: 
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that a smaller number than the majority of the House of Representatives may resolve that a vacancy exists in the majority of the number of seats of the House provided by law.
 
Provides that, after the adoption of a resolution with respect to the vacancy, the State legislature in which a vacancy in the membership of the House exists shall convene a special session to appoint an individual to fill the vacancy.
 
Requires the chief executive of the State to appoint an individual to fill the vacancy if: (1) the State legislature does not convene a special session during the five-calendar day period which begins on the day after the House adopts the resolution; or (2) the legislature convenes a special session during such period but does not appoint an individual to fill a vacancy in a seat during the three-calendar day period which begins on the date the legislature convenes the special session.
 
Declares that an individual appointed under this article shall meet the qualifications for service as a Member of the House and shall serve as a Member until an election is held to fill the original vacancy. Requires that the State provide for such an election at such time and in accordance with such procedures as may be provided by law, except that the individual appointed may not be a candidate in the next election for the House. Provides that such individual shall be a member of the same political party as the Member of the House who previously held the seat.
 

 
Grants Congress the power by law to: (1) specify circumstances constituting when a vacancy happens in the Representation from any State in the House; and (2) to address the incapacity of Members of the House.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-04-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2004-03-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E412)
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to serve as Members of the House of Representatives when, in a national emergency, a significant number of Members are unable to serve.

Bill: 108-hjres-90
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2004-03-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Constitutional amendments
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
Law
Legislation
Members of Congress
Special elections

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: 
Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes Congress by law to provide for the appointment of temporary members of the House of Representatives to serve during any period in which 30 percent or more of the seats of the House are vacant due to death or resignation.
 
Requires the temporary member to serve until a member is elected to fill the vacancy in accordance with the applicable laws regarding special elections in the State involved or until the expiration of the six-month period which begins on the first day of the temporary member's service, whichever occurs earlier.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-04-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944.

Bill: 108-hjres-91
Sponsor: Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]
Introduced: 2004-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Education
Legislation
Veterans' benefits
Veterans' education

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: 
Declares that Congress: (1) supports the recognition of the 60th anniversary of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, and (2) requests the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe such anniversary with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

action_date: 2004-05-13
text: 

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

 
Declares that Congress: (1) supports the recognition of the 60th anniversary of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944; and (2) requests the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe such anniversary with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-17
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-05-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-05-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 175). (text: CR 5/11/2004 H2766)
action_date: 2004-05-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 175).(text: CR 5/11/2004 H2766)
action_date: 2004-05-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR 5/14/2004 H2996-2987)
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.J. Res. 91.
action_date: 2004-05-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2766-2769)
action_date: 2004-05-11
text: Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Allied landing at Normandy during World War II.

Bill: 108-hjres-93
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2004-04-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alliances
Amphibious operations
Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Europe
France
History
International Affairs
Military history
Military operations
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2004-04-29
text: 
Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the Allied landing at Normandy, France, during World War II on June 6, 1944. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-04-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2004-04-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E707-708)
action_date: 2004-04-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-04-29
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish English as the official language of the United States.

Bill: 108-hjres-94
Sponsor: Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5]
Introduced: 2004-04-29 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Constitutional amendments
English language
Law

Summary:
action_date: 2004-04-29
text: Constitutional Amendment - Establishes English as the official language of the United States.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2004-04-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-04-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-04-29
text: Introduced in House
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.

Bill: 108-hjres-95
Sponsor: Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]
Introduced: 2004-04-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Burma
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Democracy
East Asia
Ethnic relations
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Import restrictions
Legislation
Minorities
Sanctions (International law)

Summary:
action_date: 2004-04-29
text: 
Approves the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2004-04-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2004-04-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-04-29
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to serve as Members of the House of Representatives when, in a national emergency, a significant number of Members are unable to serve due to death, resignation, or incapacity.

Bill: 108-hjres-96
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2004-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Congressional voting
Constitutional amendments
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
Law
Legislation
Members of Congress
Special elections

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: 
Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes Congress, by law and with the approval of two thirds of each House, to provide for the appointment of temporary members of the House of Representatives to serve during any period in which 30 percent or more of the seats of the House are vacant due to death, resignation, or incapacity.
 
 Requires members appointed pursuant to a law enacted to carry out this article to serve until a member is elected to fill the vacancy in accordance with the applicable laws regarding special elections in the State involved, or until the expiration of the six-month period which begins on the first day of the temporary member's service, whichever occurs earlier.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-08-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2004-06-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3666)
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
To acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the United States Government regarding Indian tribes and offer an apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the United States.

Bill: 108-hjres-98
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2004-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Environmental Protection
Federal-Indian relations
Government Operations and Politics
Indian lands
Minorities
Nature conservation
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Racial discrimination
State government-Indian relations
Violence

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: 
Declares that the United States acting through Congress: (1) recognizes the special legal and political relationship the Indian tribes have with it and the solemn covenant with the land we share; (2) commends and honors the Native Peoples for the thousands of years that they have stewarded and protected this land; (3) acknowledges years of official depredations, ill-conceived policies, and the breaking of covenants by the Federal Government regarding Indian tribes; (4) apologizes on behalf of the people of the United States to all Native Peoples for the many instances of violence, maltreatment, and neglect inflicted on them by U.S. citizens; (5) expresses its regret for the ramifications of former offenses and its commitment to build on the positive relationships of the past and present to move toward a brighter future where all the people of this land live reconciled as brothers and sisters, and harmoniously steward and protect this land together; (6) urges the President to acknowledge the offenses of the United States against Indian tribes in U.S. history in order to bring healing to this land by providing a proper foundation for reconciliation between such entities; and (7) commends the State governments that have begun reconciliation efforts with recognized Indian tribes located in their boundaries and encourages all State governments similarly to do the same.
 
Provides that nothing in this Joint Resolution authorizes any claim against the United States or serves as a settlement of any claim against it.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the appointment of Eli Broad as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

Bill: 108-hjres-99
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2004-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
District of Columbia
Federal officials
Law
Museums
Smithsonian Institution
Trusts and trustees

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: 
Provides for the appointment of Eli Broad as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, to fill the vacancy resulting from the death of Barber B. Conable, Jr.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 100th anniversary year of the founding of the Ford Motor Company, which has been a significant part of the social, economic, and cultural heritage of the United States and many nations and a revolutionary industrial and global institution, and congratulating the Ford Motor Company for its achievements.

Bill: 108-hjres-100
Sponsor: Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11]
Introduced: 2004-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Automobile industry
Automobiles
Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
Economics and Public Finance
Environmental Protection
Sustainable development
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary year of the founding of the Ford Motor Company and congratulates the Ford Motor Company for its achievements.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding presidential election voting rights for residents of all United States territories and commonwealths.

Bill: 108-hjres-101
Sponsor: Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large]
Introduced: 2004-07-22 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Constitutional amendments
Federal-territorial relations
Law
Presidential elections
Territories (U.S.)
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: 
Constitutional Amendment - States that the right of a citizen to vote in a presidential election shall not be denied or abridged on account of residency in a territory or commonwealth of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-08-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: Introduced in House