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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives relating to the achievements of the Expedition 6 Crew aboard the International Space Station.

Bill: 108-hres-220
Sponsor: Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2003-05-06 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Astronautics
Astronauts
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
International Affairs
International cooperation in astronautics
Manned space flight
Russia
Scientific education
Space activities
Space exploration
Space shuttles
Space stations

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-06
text: Honors the astronauts and cosmonauts of the Expedition 6 Crew aboard the International Space Station and commends their extraordinary performance in space in the aftermath of the Columbia shuttle accident. Expresses a commitment to continued efforts to explore space.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science.
action_date: 2003-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1261) to enhance the workforce investment system of the Nation by strengthening one-stop career centers, providing for more effective governance arrangements, promoting access to a more comprehensive array of employment, training, and related services, establishing a targeted approach to serving youth, and improving performance accountability, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-221
Sponsor: Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2003-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-07
text: Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 1261 (workforce reinvestment and adult education).
action_date: 2003-05-07
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on May 7, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 1261 (workforce reinvestment and adult education).
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on May 7, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 1261 (workforce reinvestment and adult education).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 196 (Roll no. 171). (text:  CR H3767)
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 196 (Roll no. 171).(text:  CR H3767)
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 199 (Roll no. 170).
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 221.
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration:  CR H3767-3776)
action_date: 2003-05-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 36.
action_date: 2003-05-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-92, by Ms. Pryce (OH).
action_date: 2003-05-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-92, by Ms. Pryce (OH).
action_date: 2003-05-07
text: Provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill (H. Rept. 108-82) shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment and shall be considered as read. Makes in order only those amendments printed in H.Rept. 108-92 and provides that the amendments may be considered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, debatable for the time specified, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for a division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. The rule waives all points of order against the amendments printed in the report.
action_date: 2003-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Commending those individuals who contributed to the debris collection effort following the Space Shuttle Columbia accident.

Bill: 108-hres-222
Sponsor: Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4]
Introduced: 2003-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Astronautics
Congress
Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Social Welfare
Space activities
Space shuttles
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-07
text: Offers the gratitude of the House of Representatives on behalf of the American people to the thousands of individuals who worked tirelessly to recover the Space Shuttle Columbia debris.
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on May 7, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Offers the gratitude of the House of Representatives on behalf of the American people to the thousands of individuals who worked tirelessly to recover the Space Shuttle Columbia debris.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 185). (text: CR H3990-3991)
action_date: 2003-05-13
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): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 185).(text: CR H3990-3991)
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3995)
action_date: 2003-05-13
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: 2003-05-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 222.
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3990-3993)
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science.
action_date: 2003-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Amending rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit the employing office of an employee of the House who serves in a reserve component of the uniformed services to pay the employee an additional salary for any period during which the employee is on active duty.

Bill: 108-hres-223
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
Introduced: 2003-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces reserves
Congressional employees
Congressional salaries
Government Operations and Politics
House rules and procedure
Military pay
National Guard

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-07
text: Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit the employing office of any employee who serves on active duty (other than for training) as a member of the reserves with respect to any pay period during the 108th Congress to pay additional compensation to the employee for that pay period, as long as the additional compensation does not exceed the difference between the amount paid to the employee by the employing office for the most recent pay period before such active duty and the amount paid to the employee as a member for that pay period.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and the House.
action_date: 2003-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2003-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should provide adequate funding to protect the integrity of the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site.

Bill: 108-hres-224
Sponsor: Rep. Hastert, J. Dennis [R-IL-14]
Introduced: 2003-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Appropriations
Black history
Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Commemorations
District of Columbia
Economics and Public Finance
Historic sites
History
Minorities

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should provide adequate funding to protect the integrity of the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1652) to provide extended unemployment benefits to displaced workers, and to make other improvements in the unemployment insurance system.

Bill: 108-hres-225
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]
Introduced: 2003-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 1652 (unemployment benefits extension).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 140th anniversary of the founding of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and congratulating the members and officers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers for the union's many achievements.

Bill: 108-hres-226
Sponsor: Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10]
Introduced: 2003-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
Labor and Employment
Labor unions
Railroad employees
Railroads
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Recognize the 140th anniversary of the founding of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and its contributions to the structural development and building of the United States.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional tax incentives to encourage economic growth.

Bill: 108-hres-227
Sponsor: Rep. Reynolds, Thomas M. [R-NY-26]
Introduced: 2003-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2 (providing additional tax incentives to encourage economic growth).
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on May 8, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here).

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2 (providing additional tax incentives to encourage economic growth).
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on May 8, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here).

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2 (providing additional tax incentives to encourage economic growth).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 220 - 203 (Roll no. 179). (text:  CR H3864)
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 220 - 203 (Roll no. 179).(text:  CR H3864)
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 203 (Roll no. 178).
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 227.
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration:  CR H3864-3902)
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 38.
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Rule provides for debate in the House equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means. The amendment recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill (H.Rept. 108-94) shall be considered as adopted. The rule waives all points of order against the bill, as amended, and against its consideration. Finally, the rule provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-95, by Mr. Reynolds.
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-95, by Mr. Reynolds.
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Declaring that the warm relations and bilateral exchanges between the people of the United States and the people of Taiwan should continue and grow deeper, recognizing the important contributions of Taiwanese-Americans to the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Taiwanese-American Heritage Week.

Bill: 108-hres-228
Sponsor: Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2003-05-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asian American ethnic groups
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
East Asia
Special weeks
Taiwan

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: 
Declares that the warm relations and bilateral exchanges between the U.S. people and the Taiwanese people should continue and grow deeper.
 
Recognizes the important contributions of Taiwanese-Americans to the United States.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of Taiwanese-American Heritage Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1527) to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the National Transportation Safety Board for fiscal years 2003 through 2006, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-229
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]
Introduced: 2003-05-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 1527 (National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2003). 

action_date: 2003-05-15
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. 1527 (National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2003). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4151)
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4151)
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 205 (Roll no. 190).
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 229.
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4151-4157)
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 39.
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1527 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 read by section. Bill is open to amendments.
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-97, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-97, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1000) to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional protections to participants and beneficiaries in individual account plans from excessive investment in employer securities and to promote the provision of retirement investment advice to workers managing their retirement income assets.

Bill: 108-hres-230
Sponsor: Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2003-05-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1000 (protections for participants and beneficiaries in individual account plans from excessive investment in employer securities).
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on May 13, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1000 (protections for participants and beneficiaries in individual account plans from excessive investment in employer securities).
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on May 13, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R.1000 (protections for participants and beneficiaries in individual account plans from excessive investment in employer securities).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4035)
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4035)
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 201 (Roll no. 186).
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 230.
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4035-4040)
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 40.
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: The amendment recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against the bill, as amended, are waived.
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-98, by Mr. Linder.
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-98, by Mr. Linder.
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Bill: 108-hres-231
Sponsor: Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2003-05-13 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: 2003-05-13
text: Supports the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15) to honor Federal, State, and local peace officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.
action_date: 2003-06-03
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced on May 13, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Supports the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15) to honor Federal, State, and local peace officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-06-03
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 235). (text:  CR 6/2/2003 H4750)
action_date: 2003-06-03
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): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 235).(text:  CR 6/2/2003 H4750)
action_date: 2003-06-03
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration:  CR H4843)
action_date: 2003-06-02
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: 2003-06-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 231.
action_date: 2003-06-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration:  CR H4750-4751)
action_date: 2003-06-02
text: Mr. Souder moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 17) to provide economic security for America's workers.

Bill: 108-hres-232
Sponsor: Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]
Introduced: 2003-05-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 17 (emergency unemployment compensation).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to pregnancy resource centers.

Bill: 108-hres-233
Sponsor: Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]
Introduced: 2003-05-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Access to health care
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Clinics
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Economics and Public Finance
Family planning and birth control
Federal aid to health facilities
Government Operations and Politics
Health education
Maternal health services
Medical personnel
Medical supplies
Pregnancy
Pregnant women
Religion
Religious liberty
Sexual abstinence
Social Welfare
Volunteer workers
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Supports and commends the contribution of pregnancy resource centers, their staffs and volunteers. Encourages government agencies at all levels to assist such centers and decries any attempts to prevent their use.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3979)
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Introduced in House