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Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the awareness of and treatment for kidney disease.

Bill: 108-hconres-140
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]
Introduced: 2003-04-07 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Access to health care
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to research
Health education
Kidney diseases
Medical research
Medical tests
Quality of care
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-07
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) national and community organizations should be recognized for their work in promoting awareness of kidney disease; (2) health care providers should continue their efforts toward early diagnosis of such disease; and (3) the Federal Government should work to increase kidney disease awareness and research funding and to improve access to detection and treatment services.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2003-04-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2003-04-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 should be fundamentally reformed to be fairer, simpler, and less costly and to encourage economic growth, individual liberty, and investment in American jobs.

Bill: 108-hconres-141
Sponsor: Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1]
Introduced: 2003-04-08 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Congress
Congressional hearings
Income tax
Tax incentives
Tax reform
Tax simplification

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: States that Congress: (1) encourages and supports a national debate on fundamental reform of the Internal Revenue Code; (2) agrees with the most recent Economic Report of the President which identifies reducing complexity, improving economic incentives, and achieving fairness, as key objectives of Code reform; and (3) as part of this national debate, will begin hearings to examine the case for, and the possible options for, Code reform.
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: 

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

 States that Congress: (1) encourages and supports a national debate on fundamental reform of the Internal Revenue Code; (2) agrees with the most recent Economic Report of the President which identifies reducing complexity, improving economic incentives, and achieving fairness, as key objectives of Code reform; and (3) as part of this national debate, will begin hearings to examine the case for, and the possible options for, Code reform.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 128). (text as passed House:  CR 4/09/2003 H3004)
action_date: 2003-04-10
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): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 128).(text as passed House:  CR 4/09/2003 H3004)
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration:  CR H3076-3077)
action_date: 2003-04-09
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: 2003-04-09
text: DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H. Con. Res. 141.
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 141.
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration:  CR H3004-3009)
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Mr. Thomas moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Syracuse University men's basketball team for winning the 2003 NCAA Division I men's basketball national championship.

Bill: 108-hconres-142
Sponsor: Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25]
Introduced: 2003-04-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Basketball
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
New York State
White House (Washington, D.C.)

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: Congratulates the Syracuse University men's basketball team for winning the 2003 NCAA Division I men's basketball national championship. Invites the team to the U.S. Capitol building to be honored and requests that the President invite them to the White House for an appropriate ceremony.
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.)

Congratulates the Syracuse University men's basketball team for winning the 2003 NCAA Division I men's basketball national championship. Invites the team to the U.S. Capitol building to be honored and requests that the President invite them to the White House for an appropriate ceremony.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 71.
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 H3015-3016)
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text:  CR H3015-3016)
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. Con. Res. 142.
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration:  CR H3015-3018)
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Mr. Walsh asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
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: 2003-04-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-08
text: Introduced in House
Relating to the prosecution of Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials, military leaders, and citizens who may be responsible for crimes against humanity, attempted genocide, and war crimes.

Bill: 108-hconres-143
Sponsor: Rep. Bradley, Jeb [R-NH-1]
Introduced: 2003-04-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aggression
Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional reporting requirements
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crimes against humanity
Ethnic relations
Foreign leaders
Human rights
International courts
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Law
Middle East and North Africa
Military personnel
Minorities
Peace
Prosecution
Treaties
War
War crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: 
Recognizes the necessity to pursue justice and national reconciliation in Iraq through the establishment of a special court or other appropriate tribunal or commission which should adjudicate the cases of those accused of bearing greatest responsibility for war crimes and crimes against humanity, including prosecuting Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials, military leaders, and other citizens who may have committed crimes in contravention of the Hague and Geneva Conventions on the laws of war. Considers the International Criminal Court not to be the appropriate forum for the prosecution of such crimes since that court only has jurisdiction to hear cases relating to crimes committed after July 1, 2002.
 
Calls upon the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State to notify Congress of the steps the United States and allied coalition nations are taking to seek justice for the violations of international law against the Iraqi people and others.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that Dinah Washington should be recognized for her achievements as one of the most talented vocalists in American popular music history.

Bill: 108-hconres-144
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2003-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Congress
Congressional tributes
Entertainers
Music
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that Dinah Washington should be recognized for her versatility, remarkable musical talent, and influence on female vocalists in jazz, blues, rhythm and blues, pop, and gospel.
action_date: 2004-07-12
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of Congress that Dinah Washington should be recognized for her versatility, remarkable musical talent, and influence on female vocalists in jazz, blues, rhythm and blues, pop, and gospel. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-13
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-07-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-07-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5475)
action_date: 2004-07-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5475)
action_date: 2004-07-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 144.
action_date: 2004-07-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5475-5476)
action_date: 2004-07-12
text: Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-05-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
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
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Lena Horne should be recognized as one of the most popular performers of the 1940s and 1950s and for her outspoken opposition to racial and social injustice.

Bill: 108-hconres-145
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2003-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congress
Congressional tributes
Entertainers
Minorities
Motion pictures
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that Lena Horne should be recognized for her achievements as a singer and Hollywood actress, for her contributions to the struggles for equality, and for using her celebrity as a catalyst for change.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and supporting the efforts of the State of New York to develop the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor, New York, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hconres-146
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19]
Introduced: 2003-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Government Operations and Politics
Historic sites
Military medals, decorations, etc.
Monuments and memorials
New York State
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Recognizes and expresses support for efforts of the State of New York to develop the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor, New York.
Encourages the people of the United States and Federal departments and agencies to participate in the development of such Hall.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Orphan Drug Act and the National Organization for Rare Disorders.

Bill: 108-hconres-147
Sponsor: Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2003-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
Diseases
Health
Legislation
Medical associations
Orphan drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Orphan Drug Act and the National Organization of Rare Disorders and recognizes the contributions such Act has made to the rare disease community.
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Orphan Drug Act and the National Organization for Rare Disorders and recognizes the contributions such Act has made to the rare disease community.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 0 (Roll no. 194). (text of measure as passed: CR H4215-4216)
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 0 (Roll no. 194).(text of measure as passed: CR H4215-4216)
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4218-4219)
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 147.
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4215-4217)
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2003-04-30
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2003-04-30
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-04-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that America's public education system belongs to all Americans and should be celebrated for the role the system plays in strengthening American values and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for this Nation.

Bill: 108-hconres-148
Sponsor: Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3]
Introduced: 2003-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Civics education
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Government Operations and Politics
Public schools
Secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. public education system belongs to all Americans and should be celebrated for the role the system plays in strengthening American values and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for this Nation.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the celebration of Patriots' Day and honoring the Nation's first patriots.

Bill: 108-hconres-149
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2003-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: American Revolution
Congress
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
History
Patriotism
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Expresses support for the annual celebration of Patriot's Day (April 19).
Recognizes the extraordinary dedication to freedom demonstrated by the Nation's first patriots during the earliest days of the Battle for Independence in April 1775.
Honors those first patriots who lost their lives in defense of liberty and freedom.
action_date: 2003-04-29
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.)

Expresses support for the annual celebration of Patriot's Day (April 19).
Recognizes the extraordinary dedication to freedom demonstrated by the Nation's first patriots during the earliest days of the Battle for Independence in April 1775.
Honors those first patriots who lost their lives in defense of liberty and freedom.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-30
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 148). (text as passed House: CR H3422)
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 148).(text as passed House: CR H3422)
action_date: 2003-04-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3434)
action_date: 2003-04-29
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: 2003-04-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 149.
action_date: 2003-04-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3422-3425)
action_date: 2003-04-29
text: Mr. Janklow moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E762)
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the protection of religious sites and the freedom of access and worship.

Bill: 108-hconres-150
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2003-04-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Americans in foreign countries
Church property
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Crime and Law Enforcement
Destruction of property
Historic sites
History
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
Palestinians
Religion
Religious liberty
Security measures
Terrorism
Violence

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Declares the sense of Congress about historic locations specifically set apart for religious purposes (holy sites). 
Declares that: (1) holy sites around the world, particularly in the Israeli and Palestinian region, should be protected from desecration and any other violation; (2) the freedom of access of members of the various religions to the holy sites sacred to them should not be hindered; (3) to assure the safety of American citizens, the holy sites currently under the sovereignty of the State of Israel should remain under Israeli protection, and that all holy sites in the region remain open to visitors of all faiths; (4) the Department of State should continue to warn and protect Americans overseas at holy sites and regions of historical and religious significance; and (5) we should condemn all violence directed against holy sites.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Extending the thanks of Congress and a grateful nation to the Iraqis Mohammed and Iman for their brave actions against oppression and tyranny in providing to United States forces, at great risk to themselves, information essential for the rescue of Private First Class Jessica Lynch, United States Army, on April 1, 2003.

Bill: 108-hconres-151
Sponsor: Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-23]
Introduced: 2003-04-11 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Aliens
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Army
Congress
Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Ethics
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military personnel
Prisoners of war
Rescue work
War

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: 
Applauds the brave actions of the Iraqis Mohammed and Iman against oppression and tyranny in providing to U.S. forces, at great risk to themselves, information essential for the rescue of Private First Class Jessica Lynch, U.S. Army, from Iraqi captivity on April 1, 2003. Recognizes Mohammed and Iman as true friends of the United States, thanks them for their bravery and courage, and extends to them the thanks and best wishes of a grateful Nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the appreciation of the Nation to the members of the Armed Forces serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and encouraging communities across the Nation to prepare appropriate homecoming ceremonies to welcome the members of the Armed Forces returning from those operations and to recognize their contributions to homeland security and expansion of freedoms around the globe and to prepare days of remembrance to commemorate the brave service and selfless sacrifice of the members of the Armed Forces who do not return.

Bill: 108-hconres-152
Sponsor: Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50]
Introduced: 2003-04-11 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Human rights
International Affairs
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military personnel
Missing in action
Special days
Terrorism
War
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: Expresses appreciation for members of the armed forces serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
Calls upon communities to prepare appropriate ceremonies to honor and welcome home such members and to commemorate the service and sacrifice of those killed or missing-in-action.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: Introduced in House