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Congratulating Rafael Palmeiro of the Texas Rangers for hitting 500 major league home runs and thanking him for being a role model for the Cuban American community, as well as for all Americans.

Bill: 108-hres-315
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2003-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Baseball
Congress
Congressional tributes
Cuban Americans
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-09
text: 
Congratulates Rafael Palmeiro of the Texas Rangers for hitting 500 major league home runs and thanks him for being a role model.

action_date: 2003-09-10
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Rafael Palmeiro of the Texas Rangers for hitting 500 major league home runs and thanks him for being a role model.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-09-10
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8098)
action_date: 2003-09-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8098)
action_date: 2003-09-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 315.
action_date: 2003-09-10
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8098-8101)
action_date: 2003-09-10
text: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-07-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-07-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1950) to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2004 and 2005, to authorize appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for security assistance for fiscal years 2004 and 2005, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-316
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]
Introduced: 2003-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-14
text: 
Provides for consideration of H.R. 1950 (Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005).

action_date: 2003-07-15
text: 

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

 
Provides for consideration of H.R. 1950 (Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 201 (Roll no. 360). (text: CR H6715-6716)
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 201 (Roll no. 360).(text: CR H6715-6716)
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 316.
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6715-6724)
action_date: 2003-07-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 82.
action_date: 2003-07-14
text: Waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. Provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on International Relations now printed in the bill modified by the amendments recommended by the Committees on Armed Services and Energy and Commerce also printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment and shall be considered as read. Waives all points of order against the amendment in the nature of a substitute as modified. Makes in order only those amendments printed in H.Rept. 108-206 and en bloc amendments as described in section 2. Provides that amendments shall be considered only in the order specified (except as specified in section 3 of the resolution). Waives all points of order against the amendments and against en bloc amendments as described in section 2 of the resolution. Authorizes the Chairman of the Committee on International Relations or his designee to offer amendments en bloc consisting of amendments printed in the report.
action_date: 2003-07-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-206, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2003-07-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-206, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2003-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Second Congressional District of Hawaii.

Bill: 108-hres-317
Sponsor: Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18]
Introduced: 2003-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Contested elections
Government Operations and Politics
Hawaii
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: 
Dismisses the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Second Congressional District of Hawaii.

action_date: 2003-07-15
text: 

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

 
Dismisses the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Second Congressional District of Hawaii.

action_date: 2003-07-15
text: 

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

 
Dismisses the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Second Congressional District of Hawaii.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6710)
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H6710)
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6710-6711)
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: Mr. Ney asked unanimous consent to consider.
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 83.
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-207, by Mr. Ney.
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-207, by Mr. Ney.
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Sixth Congressional District of Tennessee.

Bill: 108-hres-318
Sponsor: Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18]
Introduced: 2003-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Contested elections
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Tennessee

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: 
Dismisses the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Sixth Congressional District of Tennessee.

action_date: 2003-07-15
text: 

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

 
Dismisses the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Sixth Congressional District of Tennessee.

action_date: 2003-07-15
text: 

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

 
Dismisses the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Sixth Congressional District of Tennessee.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6711)
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H6711)
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: Mr. Ney asked unanimous consent to consider.
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6711)
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 84.
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-208, by Mr. Ney.
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-208, by Mr. Ney.
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2691) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004 and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-319
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2003-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2691 (FY 2004 Department of the Interior and related agencies appropriations).

action_date: 2003-07-15
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. 2691 (FY 2004 Department of the Interior and related agencies appropriations).

action_date: 2003-07-16
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. 2691 (FY 2004 Department of the Interior and related agencies appropriations).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 189 (Roll no. 372). (text: CR H6941)
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 189 (Roll no. 372).(text: CR H6941)
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 199 (Roll no. 371). (text: CR H6946)
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 319.
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6941-6947)
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 85.
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived.
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-209, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-209, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the removal of Turkish occupation troops from the Republic of Cyprus.

Bill: 108-hres-320
Sponsor: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2003-07-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Cyprus
Europe
European Union
Middle East and North Africa
Military occupation
Military withdrawal
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: 
Urges the immediate withdrawal of the Turkish troops of occupation as a further step for the reunification of the Republic of Cyprus.
 
Calls upon the Administration of the United States to advocate for the immediate withdrawal of Turkish troops from the occupied territories of the Republic of Cyprus.
 
Expresses the strong support of Congress for the recent decision by the European Parliament to demand the removal of the Turkish occupation forces from the northern one-third of the Republic of Cyprus.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1588-1589)
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: Introduced in House
Stating the agreement of the House of Representatives with the sentiment expressed by the Senate in Senate Resolution 191.

Bill: 108-hres-321
Sponsor: Rep. DeMint, Jim [R-SC-4]
Introduced: 2003-07-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional leadership
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
Senate
South Carolina

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: 
Expresses agreement with the sentiment expressed by the Senate in Senate Resolution 191 (expressing condolences on the death of former Senator Strom Thurmond of South Carolina).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: Introduced in House
Requesting that the President focus appropriate attention on neighborhood crime prevention and community policing, and coordinate certain Federal efforts to participate in `National Night Out', including by supporting local efforts and community watch groups and by supporting local officials, to promote community safety and help provide homeland security.

Bill: 108-hres-322
Sponsor: Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1]
Introduced: 2003-07-16 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Citizen participation
Commemorations
Community policing
Crime prevention
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Federal-local relations
Government Operations and Politics
International Affairs
National service
School security
Social Welfare
Special days
Terrorism
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Night Out. 
Requests that the President: (1) focus appropriate attention on neighborhood crime prevention, community policing, and reduction of school crime by delivering speeches, convening meetings, and directing the administration to make crime reduction an important priority; and (2) coordinate the efforts of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the USA Freedom Corps, the Citizen Corps, the National Senior Service Corps, and AmeriCorps to participate by supporting local efforts, neighborhood watches, and local officials, including law enforcement personnel, to provide homeland security and combat terrorism in the United States.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Marina Day.

Bill: 108-hres-323
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3]
Introduced: 2003-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Boats and boating
Congress
Congressional tributes
Marine terminals
Special days
Sports and Recreation
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-17
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Marina Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7771)
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H7771)
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Mr. Porter asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7771)
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Committee on Transportation discharged.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Committee on Transportation discharged.
action_date: 2003-07-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2003-07-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2003-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Relating to a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 108-hres-324
Sponsor: Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-8]
Introduced: 2003-07-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee chairmen
Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional ethics
Congressional privileges and immunities
Crime and Law Enforcement
House Ways and Means
House of Representatives
House rules and procedure
Legislation
Members of Congress
Police

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-18
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives disapproves of the manner in which Representative Thomas conducted the markup of legislation in the Committee on Ways and Means on July 18, 2003, and finds that the bill considered at that markup was not validly ordered reported to the House.

action_date: 2003-07-18
text: 

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

 
Declares that the House of Representatives disapproves of the manner in which Representative Thomas conducted the markup of legislation in the Committee on Ways and Means on July 18, 2003, and finds that the bill considered at that markup was not validly ordered reported to the House.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-18
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by recorded vote: 170 - 143 (Roll no. 397).
action_date: 2003-07-18
text: Mr. McCrery moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2003-07-18
text: DEMAND THAT WORDS BE TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate on the resolution, objection was made to certain remarks to the extent that the words be taken down. Subsequently, the words in question were withdrawn by unanimous consent. The House resumed debate.
action_date: 2003-07-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 324.
action_date: 2003-07-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7148-7157; text of measure as introduced: CR H7148)
action_date: 2003-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-07-18
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2799) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-326
Sponsor: Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2003-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2799 (FY 2004 Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations).

action_date: 2003-07-21
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. 2799 (FY 2004 Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations).

action_date: 2003-07-22
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. 2799 (FY 2004 Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-07-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7241)
action_date: 2003-07-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7241)
action_date: 2003-07-22
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 199 (Roll no. 401).
action_date: 2003-07-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 326.
action_date: 2003-07-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7241-7247)
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 91.
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: Provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. Rule waives points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI (prohibiting unauthorized appropriations or legislative provisions in an appropriations bill), except as specified in the resolution. Authorizes the Chair to accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the Congressional Record.
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-226, by Mr. Linder.
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-226, by Mr. Linder.
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2800) making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-327
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]
Introduced: 2003-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2800 (FY 2004 foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations).

action_date: 2003-07-21
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 H.R. 2800 (FY 2004 foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations).

action_date: 2003-07-22
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. 2800 (FY 2004 foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-07-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7237)
action_date: 2003-07-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7237)
action_date: 2003-07-22
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2003-07-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 327.
action_date: 2003-07-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7237-7241)
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 92.
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: Provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. Rule waives points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI (prohibiting unauthorized appropriations or legislative provisions in an appropriations bill), except as specified in the resolution. Authorizes the Chair to accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the Congressional Record.
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-227, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-227, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: Introduced in House