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Honoring the life and work of former Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Matthew J. Ryan and offering the deepest condolences of the United States House of Representatives to his wife and family on his death.

Bill: 108-hres-178
Sponsor: Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7]
Introduced: 2003-04-03 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Pennsylvania
State legislators

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Honors the life and work of former Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Matthew J. Ryan.
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on April 3, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Honors the life and work of former Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Matthew J. Ryan.

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 voice vote. (text: CR H3987)
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 voice vote.(text: CR H3987)
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 178.
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3987-3988)
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Mr. Murphy moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week" and honoring the service of correctional officers and employees.

Bill: 108-hres-180
Sponsor: Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6]
Introduced: 2003-04-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Correctional personnel
Crime and Law Enforcement
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-07
text: Supports the goals and ideals of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week (beginning May 4, 2003). Honors correctional officers and employees.
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on April 7, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Supports the goals and ideals of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week (beginning May 4, 2003). Honors correctional officers and employees.
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on April 7, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Supports the goals and ideals of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week (beginning May 4, 2003). Honors correctional officers and employees.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4265)
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4265)
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 180.
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4265-4266)
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 41.
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-101.
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-101.
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E959-960)
action_date: 2003-05-07
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2003-05-07
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-05-01
text: Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
action_date: 2003-04-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2003-04-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2003-04-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-07
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1036) to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages resulting from the misuse of their products by others.

Bill: 108-hres-181
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2003-04-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Law

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1036 (prohibiting civil liability actions against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for misuse of their products by others).
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on April 8, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1036 (prohibiting civil liability actions against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for misuse of their products by others).
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on April 8, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1036 (prohibiting civil liability actions against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for misuse of their products by others).

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 agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text:  CR H2944)
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text:  CR H2944)
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 181.
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration:  CR H2944-2950)
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 20.
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill.
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-64, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-64, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: Introduced in House
Commending Private First Class Jessica Lynch, United States Army, the special operations forces who on April 1, 2003, rescued her from captivity by Iraqi forces, and all United States and coalition forces in Iraq.

Bill: 108-hres-182
Sponsor: Rep. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV-2]
Introduced: 2003-04-08 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Air force
Army
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Ex-prisoners of war
International Affairs
International military forces
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Marines
Middle East and North Africa
Military operations
Military personnel
Missing in action
Navy
Prisoners of war
Rescue work
Special forces (Military science)
War

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: Commends all members of the armed forces involved in the rescue of Private First Class Jessica Lynch on April 1, 2003.
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all members of U.S. and coalition forces participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom deserve the respect and admiration of all Americans. Extends the thoughts and prayers of the House of Representatives to the families and members of the armed forces who are still missing or held as prisoners of war in Iraq.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: Introduced in House
Commending Mohammed, an Iraqi lawyer, for his fearless and courageous actions in helping to save the life of an American solider.

Bill: 108-hres-183
Sponsor: Rep. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ-6]
Introduced: 2003-04-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Army
Congress
Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Ex-prisoners of war
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Law
Lawyers
Middle East and North Africa
Military operations
Military personnel
Prisoners of war
Rescue work
War

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: 
Commends Mohammed, an Iraqi lawyer, for his fearless and courageous actions in helping to save the life of Private First Class Jessica Lynch, United States Army who was captured by Iraqi forces on April 1, 2003.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a postage stamp should be issued in commemoration of Diwali, a festival celebrated by people of Indian origin.

Bill: 108-hres-184
Sponsor: Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4]
Introduced: 2003-04-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Asians
Government Operations and Politics
Hinduism
Holidays
India
Postage stamps
Religion
South Asia

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) a postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service in commemoration of Diwali, a festival celebrated by people of Indian origin; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: Introduced in House
Extending the period of availability of amounts for continuing expenses of standing and select committees of the House through May 9, 2003.

Bill: 108-hres-185
Sponsor: Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18]
Introduced: 2003-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (House)

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Amends House Resolution 163 to extend funding necessary for continuing expenses of standing and select committees of the House until May 9, 2003.
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on April 9, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Amends House Resolution 163 to extend funding necessary for continuing expenses of standing and select committees of the House until May 9, 2003.

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 agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text:  CR H2996)
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text:  CR H2996)
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration:  CR H2996)
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Mr. Ney asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Laborers' International Union of North America and congratulating the members and officers of the Laborers' International Union of North America for the Union's many achievements.

Bill: 108-hres-186
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7]
Introduced: 2003-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
Labor and Employment
Labor unions

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Laborers' International Union of North America and acknowledges LIANA's contributions to the structural development and building of the United States and to the well-being of laborers.
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since being introduced in the House on April 9, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Laborers' International Union of North America and acknowledges LIUNA's contributions to the structural development and building of the United States and to the well-being of laborers.

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 agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text:  CR H3015)
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text:  CR H3015)
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Mr. LoBiondo asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration:  CR H3014-3015)
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of Connecticut Huskies for winning the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I women's basketball championship.

Bill: 108-hres-187
Sponsor: Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2]
Introduced: 2003-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Basketball
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Connecticut
Education
Higher education
Sports and Recreation
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Commends the University of Connecticut Huskies women's basketball team for winning the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I women's basketball championship and for completing the 2002-2003 season with a 37-1 record.
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since being introduced in the House on April 9, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commends the University of Connecticut Huskies women's basketball team for winning the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I women's basketball championship and for completing the 2002-2003 season with a 37-1 record.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text:  CR H3335)
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text:  CR H3335)
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 187.
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration:  CR H3335-3339)
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: Mr. Simmons asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 151) to amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to the sexual exploitation of children.

Bill: 108-hres-188
Sponsor: Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9]
Introduced: 2003-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Waives points of order to provide for consideration of the conference report to accompany S. 151 (amending Federal law regarding the sexual exploitation of children).
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on April 9, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Waives points of order to provide for consideration of the conference report to accompany S. 151 (amending Federal law regarding the sexual exploitation of children).
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on April 9, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Waives points of order to provide for consideration of the conference report to accompany S. 151 (amending Federal law regarding the sexual exploitation of children).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text:  CR H3059)
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text:  CR H3059)
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 188.
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration:  CR H3059-3066)
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 21.
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-68, by Mrs. Myrick.
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-68, by Mrs. Myrick.
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-189
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2003-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Energy
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 6 (enhancing energy conservation and addressing the issues of security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people).
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on April 10, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 6 (enhancing energy conservation and addressing the issues of security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 190 (Roll no. 131). (text:  CR H3078)
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 190 (Roll no. 131).(text:  CR H3078)
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 202 (Roll no. 130).
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 189.
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration:  CR H3078-3087)
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 22.
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Rule provides for a structured rule providing one hour and 30 minutes of general debate with 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chairmen and ranking minority members of each of the following Committees: Science, Resources, and Ways and Means. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. Makes in order amendments printed in the Rules Committee report (H. Rept. 108-70). Provides that the amendments may be offered only in the order printed in the report, offered only by a Member designated, considered as read, debatable for the time specified in the report, shall not be subject to amendment or be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee.
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-69, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-69, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Introduced in House