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Honoring former President James Earl (Jimmy) Carter on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

Bill: 108-hres-798
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2004-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Carter Administration
Congress
Congressional tributes
Ex-presidents
Government Operations and Politics
History

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: 
Honors former President Jimmy Carter on the occasion of his 80th birthday and extends best wishes to him and his family.

action_date: 2004-10-06
text: 
Honors former President Jimmy Carter on the occasion of his 80th birthday and extends best wishes to him and his family.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 10/7/2004 H8314)
action_date: 2004-10-06
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 10/7/2004 H8314)
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 798.
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 10/7/2004 H8314-8317)
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Mr. Deal (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Urging the interim Government of Iraq to ensure that the charges brought against Saddam Hussein include charges for the crimes his government committed against the people of Iran during the Iran-Iraq war from 1980 to 1988.

Bill: 108-hres-799
Sponsor: Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5]
Introduced: 2004-09-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Chemical warfare
Crime and Law Enforcement
Dictators
Foreign leaders
History
Iran
Iran-Iraq War
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Prosecution
Trials
War crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: 
States that the House of Representatives urges the interim Government of Iraq to ensure: (1) that the charges brought against Saddam Hussein include the crimes his government committed against the people of Iran during the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war, including the use of chemical weapons; and (2) a transparent and fair trial against Saddam Hussein.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2802) to reauthorize the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-800
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13]
Introduced: 2004-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commerce
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2802) to reauthorize the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Miller (NC). Petition No: 108-16. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/108/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis16.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 106) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.

Bill: 108-hres-801
Sponsor: Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9]
Introduced: 2004-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Families
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 106) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 106) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage. 

action_date: 2004-09-30
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 106) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7888)
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7888)
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7895)
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 801.
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7888-7895)
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 230.
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: During consideration of H.J.Res. 106 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the joint resolution to a time designated by the Speaker
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-705, by Mrs. Myrick.
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-705, by Mrs. Myrick.
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 107) making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2005, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-802
Sponsor: Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2004-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 107) making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2005.
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 107) making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2005. 

action_date: 2004-09-29
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 107) making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2005. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7740)
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7740)
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 802.
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7740-7741)
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 231.
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 107 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-706, by Mr. Linder.
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-706, by Mr. Linder.
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3193) to restore second amendment rights in the District of Columbia.

Bill: 108-hres-803
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2004-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3193) to restore second amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3193) to restore second amendment rights in the District of Columbia. 

action_date: 2004-09-29
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3193) to restore second amendment rights in the District of Columbia. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7741)
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7741)
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 803.
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7741-7749)
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 232.
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3193 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-707, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-707, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Andrew Wojtanik for winning the 16th Annual National Geographic Bee, acknowledging the commitment of the National Geographic Society to geography education, and recognizing the need to improve geography education in the United States.

Bill: 108-hres-804
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3]
Introduced: 2004-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Educational tests
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Foundations
Geography and mapping
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Secondary education
Social Welfare
Students

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: 
Congratulates Andrew Wojtanik, the champion of the 16th Annual National Geographic Bee.
 
Acknowledges the commitment of the National Geographic Society to improving the geographic literacy of all people in the United States.
 
Recognizes the need to find innovative, effective solutions to improve geography education in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1729-1730)
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting efforts to promote greater public awareness of effective runaway youth prevention programs and the need for safe and productive alternatives, resources, and supports for youth in high-risk situations.

Bill: 108-hres-805
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3]
Introduced: 2004-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child welfare
Runaway children
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: 
Supports efforts to promote greater public awareness of effective runaway youth prevention programs and the need for safe and productive alternatives, resources, and supports for youth in high-risk situations.

action_date: 2004-10-07
text: 

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

 
Supports efforts to promote greater public awareness of effective runaway youth prevention programs and the need for safe and productive alternatives, resources, and supports for youth in high-risk situations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8326)
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8326)
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 805.
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8326-8328)
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Mr. Porter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 108-hres-806
Sponsor: Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2004-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Government Reform
House Rules
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: 
Elects majority Members to the House Committees on Government Reform and to Rules. 

action_date: 2004-09-29
text: 

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

 
Elects majority Members to the House Committees on Government Reform and to Rules. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7737)
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H7737)
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7737)
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 108-hres-807
Sponsor: Rep. Reynolds, Thomas M. [R-NY-26]
Introduced: 2004-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII to provide for consideration of H.R. 5149 (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant program reauthorization). 

action_date: 2004-09-29
text: 

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

 
Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII to provide for consideration of H.R. 5149 (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant program reauthorization). 

action_date: 2004-09-30
text: 

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

 
Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII to provide for consideration of H.R. 5149 (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant program reauthorization). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7868-7869)
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7868-7869)
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7869)
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 807.
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7868-7869)
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 233.
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-709, by Mr. Reynolds.
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-709, by Mr. Reynolds.
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 108-hres-808
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]
Introduced: 2004-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Health education
Ovarian cancer
Special weeks
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of after-school programs.

Bill: 108-hres-809
Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5]
Introduced: 2004-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Education
Educational innovations
Elementary and secondary education
Families
School-age child care
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of &quot;Lights On Afterschool!,&quot; a national celebration of afterschool programs.
 
Requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the communities of the Nation to engage in innovative afterschool programs and activities that ensure the doors stay open and the lights stay on for all children after school.

action_date: 2004-10-07
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of &quot;Lights On Afterschool!,&quot; a national celebration of afterschool programs.
 
Requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the communities of the Nation to engage in innovative afterschool programs and activities that ensure the doors stay open and the lights stay on for all children after school.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8329)
action_date: 2004-10-07
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 H8329)
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 809.
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8329-8330)
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Mr. Porter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Homeland Security should designate Haiti, Grenada, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and the Bahamas under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to make nationals of those countries eligible for temporary protected status under that section.

Bill: 108-hres-810
Sponsor: Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11]
Introduced: 2004-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Alien labor
Aliens
Bahamas
Caribbean area
Dominican Republic
Emergency Management
Grenada
Haiti
Haiti compilation
Haitians
Hurricanes
Jamaica
Labor and Employment
Latin America

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Homeland Security should designate Haiti, Grenada, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and the Bahamas under the Immigration and Nationality Act to make nationals of those countries eligible for temporary protected status.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-11-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5183) to provide an extension of highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a law reauthorizing the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century.

Bill: 108-hres-811
Sponsor: Rep. Reynolds, Thomas M. [R-NY-26]
Introduced: 2004-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 5183 (Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part V).

action_date: 2004-09-30
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. 5183 (Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part V).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7869)
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7869)
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7874)
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5183 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 811.
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7869-7874)
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 234.
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-710, by Mr. Reynolds.
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-710, by Mr. Reynolds.
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: Introduced in House