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Recognizing the achievements of Operation Respect and the "Don't laugh At Me" programs.

Bill: 108-hres-161
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7]
Introduced: 2003-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Camping
Child development
Child health
Child safety
Civics education
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Entertainers
Ethics
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Mental health
Music
Nonprofit organizations
School security
School-age child care
Secondary education
Social Welfare
Youth violence

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Commends Operation Respect (a nonprofit organization engaged in a national effort to transform after-school programs and children's summer camps into more compassionate and respectful environments), its "Don't Laugh At Me" programs, and the program creator, Peter Yarrow, for their contributions to the sound emotional development, personal growth, and physical safety of children throughout the United States.
action_date: 2003-04-29
text: Commends Operation Respect (a nonprofit organization engaged in a national effort to transform after-school programs and children's summer camps into more compassionate and respectful environments) and the "Don't Laugh At Me" program for their contributions to the sound academic focus, character development, and improved physical safety of children throughout the United States.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-29
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-04-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-04-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text as passed House: CR H3411-3412)
action_date: 2003-04-29
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 as passed House: CR H3411-3412)
action_date: 2003-04-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 161.
action_date: 2003-04-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3411-3415)
action_date: 2003-04-29
text: Mr. Porter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E566)
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance.

Bill: 108-hres-162
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2003-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Ethnic relations
Government Operations and Politics
Minorities
Pluralism (Social sciences)
Race relations
Religion
Religious liberty
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Calls for establishment of a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance encouraging communities and institutions around the nation to engage in events and activities that are reflective, educational, celebratory, and healing as they relate to diversity among the people of the United States.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts from the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for continuing expenses of standing and select committees of the House from April 1, 2003, through April 11, 2003.

Bill: 108-hres-163
Sponsor: Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18]
Introduced: 2003-03-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (House)

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Makes necessary amounts available for continuing expenses of standing and select committees of the House of Representatives for the period of April 1, 2003, through April 11, 2003, on the same terms and conditions as amounts were available to such committees for the period of January 3, 2003, through March 31, 2003.
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on March 26, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Makes necessary amounts available for continuing expenses of standing and select committees of the House of Representatives for the period of April 1, 2003, through April 11, 2003, on the same terms and conditions as amounts were available to such committees for the period of January 3, 2003, through March 31, 2003.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2345)
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2345)
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration:  CR H2344-2345)
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the human rights situation in Cuba, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-164
Sponsor: Rep. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ-6]
Introduced: 2003-03-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Cuba
Democracy
Dissenters
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Latin America
Political prisoners

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Calls on the Cuban Government to release immediately all prisoners of conscience, including those detained in March 2003, and to provide its citizens with internationally-accepted standards for civil, political, and human rights, and the opportunity to vote in free and fair elections.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-26
text: Introduced in House
Commending the people of the Republic of Kenya for conducting free and fair elections, for the peaceful and orderly transfer of power in their government, and for the continued success of democracy in their nation since that transition.

Bill: 108-hres-166
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8]
Introduced: 2003-03-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Government Operations and Politics
Kenya
Middle East and North Africa

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-27
text: Commends the people of the Republic of Kenya for conducting free and fair elections, and the Government of Kenya for its successful completion of a peaceful and orderly transition of power.
Urges other African countries to look to Kenya as an example of a working democracy in action and to follow the example set by the people of Kenya during this recent election process.
Offers the commitment of the House of Representatives to working to ensure democracy is able to grow and flourish as Kenya moves into the challenging future that lies ahead.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-03-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States and urging the establishment and observation of a paid legal public holiday in honor of Native Americans.

Bill: 108-hres-167
Sponsor: Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2003-03-31 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Curricula
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Executive orders
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
History
Holidays
Labor and Employment
Leave of absence
Legislation
Local employees
Minorities
Native Americans
Secondary education
State employees

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-31
text: Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) recognizes and honors the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States; (2) urges Congress to amend the United States Code, or the President to issue an Executive order, to establish a paid legal public holiday in honor of Native Americans; (3) urges the States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and territories and possessions of the United States to observe the date established as Native American Day as a paid legal public holiday; (4) encourages public elementary and secondary schools in the United States to enhance understanding of Native Americans by providing classroom instruction focusing on their achievements and contributions to the United States; and (5) encourages Americans of all backgrounds to observe the date established as Native American Day through appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-01
text: Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
action_date: 2003-03-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2003-03-31
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7256)
action_date: 2003-03-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-31
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 743) to amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional safeguards for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries with representative payees, to enhance program protections, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-168
Sponsor: Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2003-04-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-01
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 743 (amending the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code with regard to representative payees of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries).
action_date: 2003-04-01
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on April 1, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 743 (amending the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code with regard to representative payees of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries).
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on April 1, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 743 (amending the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code with regard to representative payees of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 177 (Roll no. 99).
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2591-2592)
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2591-2592)
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2625)
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 168, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Frost demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair subsequently postponed further proceedings on the question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 168.
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2591-2603)
action_date: 2003-04-01
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 18.
action_date: 2003-04-01
text: The amendment recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2003-04-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-54, by Mr. Linder.
action_date: 2003-04-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-54, by Mr. Linder.
action_date: 2003-04-01
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and faithful service of former Congressman Lucien E. Blackwell of Pennsylvania.

Bill: 108-hres-169
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]
Introduced: 2003-04-01 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-01
text: Honors the life and faithful service of former Congressman Lucien E. Blackwell of Pennsylvania.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2003-04-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the sinking of the U.S.S. Thresher.

Bill: 108-hres-170
Sponsor: Rep. Bradley, Jeb [R-NH-1]
Introduced: 2003-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
History
Marine safety
Military history
Military personnel
Navy
Submarines

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: Recognizes the 40th anniversary of the sinking of the U.S.S. Thresher on April 10, 1963.
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on April 2, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the 40th anniversary of the sinking of the U.S.S. Thresher on April 10, 1963.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 125). (text: CR 4/08/2003 H2883-2884)
action_date: 2003-04-09
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): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 125).(text: CR 4/08/2003 H2883-2884)
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration:  CR H2999)
action_date: 2003-04-08
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: 2003-04-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 170.
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration:  CR H2883-2885)
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: Mr. Bradley (NH) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: Introduced in House
Commending the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs for winning the NCAA 2003 National Collegiate Women's Ice Hockey Championship.

Bill: 108-hres-171
Sponsor: Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8]
Introduced: 2003-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Hockey
Minnesota
Sports and Recreation
White House (Washington, D.C.)
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: Commends the University of Minnesota-Duluth Women's Ice Hockey Team for winning the NCAA 2003 National Collegiate Women's Ice Hockey Championship.
action_date: 2003-06-17
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Commends the University of Minnesota-Duluth Women's Ice Hockey Team for winning the NCAA 2003 National Collegiate Women's Ice Hockey Championship. Invites the team to the Capitol Building and requests the President to invite the team to the White House to be honored.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-06-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 280). (text: CR H5418)
action_date: 2003-06-17
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): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 280).(text: CR H5418)
action_date: 2003-06-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5437-5438)
action_date: 2003-06-17
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: 2003-06-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 171.
action_date: 2003-06-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5418-5421)
action_date: 2003-06-17
text: Mr. Kline moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-05-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1559) making emergency wartime supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-172
Sponsor: Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9]
Introduced: 2003-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: Sets forth the rule (open) for consideration of H.R. 1559 (Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003).
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on April 2, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule (open) for consideration of H.R. 1559 (Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2709)
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2709)
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 200 (Roll no. 103). (consideration: CR H2716-2717; text: CR H2716-2717)
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 172.
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2709-2718)
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 19.
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: The rules waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The rule provides that the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule and authorizs the Chair to accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the Congrssional Record.
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-57, by Mrs. Myrick.
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-57, by Mrs. Myrick.
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the unique effects that proposals to reform Social Security may have on women.

Bill: 108-hres-174
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2003-04-03 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Old age, survivors and disability insurance
Social security beneficiaries
Social security finance
Women
Women's retirement

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Recognizes the unique obstacles that women face in ensuring retirement security and survivor and disability stability and the essential role that Social Security plays in guaranteeing inflation-protected financial stability for women throughout their entire old age.
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress and the President should take these factors into account when considering proposals to reform the Social Security system.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the United States Air Force's Air Force News Agency on the occasion of its 25th anniversary and honoring the Air Force personnel who have served the Nation while assigned to that agency.

Bill: 108-hres-175
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20]
Introduced: 2003-04-03 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Air force
Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Military personnel
Reporters and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Recognizes the United States Air Force News Agency on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
Honors the Air Force personnel who have served the Nation while assigned to such Agency.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the San Fernando Cathedral and the city of San Antonio on the occasion of the completion of the cathedral's renovation.

Bill: 108-hres-176
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20]
Introduced: 2003-04-03 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Catholic Church
Churches
Congress
Congressional tributes
Historic sites
History
Religion
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Honors the San Fernando Cathedral and the city of San Antonio, Texas, on the occasion of the completion of the cathedral's renovation.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E675-676)
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Introduced in House