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Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the efforts of organizations such as Second Harvest to provide emergency food assistance to hungry people in the United States, and encouraging all Americans to provide volunteer services and other support for local antihunger advocacy efforts and hunger relief charities, including food banks, food rescue organizations, food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency shelters.

Bill: 108-hres-261
Sponsor: Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10]
Introduced: 2003-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Charities
Food relief
Housing and Community Development
Hunger
Shelters for the homeless
Social Welfare
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: States that the House of Representatives supports the efforts of organizations such as Second Harvest to provide emergency food assistance to hungry people in the United States, and encourages all Americans to provide volunteer services and other support for local antihunger advocacy efforts and hunger relief charities, including food banks, food rescue organizations, food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency shelters.
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: 

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

 
States that the House of Representatives supports the efforts of organizations such as Second Harvest to provide emergency food assistance to hungry people in the United States, and encourages all Americans to provide volunteer services and other support for local antihunger advocacy efforts and hunger relief charities, including food banks, food rescue organizations, food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency shelters. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8133)
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8133)
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 261.
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8133-8136)
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry Discharged.
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Ordered to be Reported.
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1173)
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 108-hres-262
Sponsor: Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19]
Introduced: 2003-06-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Cancer
Health
Health education
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
action_date: 2003-10-08
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-10-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-10-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9318)
action_date: 2003-10-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9318)
action_date: 2003-10-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 262.
action_date: 2003-10-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9318-9319)
action_date: 2003-10-08
text: Mr. Platts moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-09-12
text: Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization Discharged.
action_date: 2003-09-12
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2003-09-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2143) to prevent the use of certain bank instruments for unlawful Internet gambling, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-263
Sponsor: Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2003-06-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Finance and Financial Sector
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2143 (unlawful Internet gambling funding prohibition).
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced on June 9, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2143 (unlawful Internet gambling funding prohibition).
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced on June 9, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2143 (unlawful Internet gambling funding prohibition).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 259 - 158 (Roll no. 253). (text: CR H5129)
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 259 - 158 (Roll no. 253).(text: CR H5129)
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 196 (Roll no. 252).
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 263.
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5129-5136)
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 59.
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: After general debate, the bill shall be considered for
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-145, by Mr. Linder.
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-145, by Mr. Linder.
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2115) to amend title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize programs for the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-265
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]
Introduced: 2003-06-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2115 (Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization).
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced on June 10, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2115 (Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization).
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced on June 10, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2115 (Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 370 - 43 (Roll no. 258). (text: CR H5190)
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 370 - 43 (Roll no. 258).(text: CR H5190)
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 195 (Roll no. 257).
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 265.
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5190-5197)
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 60.
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: All points of order against 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 Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill, as modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution.
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-146, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-146, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Clemson University Tigers men's golf team for winning the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Golf Championship.

Bill: 108-hres-266
Sponsor: Rep. Barrett, J. Gresham [R-SC-3]
Introduced: 2003-06-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Golf
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
South Carolina
Sports and Recreation
White House (Washington, D.C.)

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Commends the Clemson University Tigers for winning the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Golf Championship.
action_date: 2003-09-10
text: 

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

 
Commends the Clemson University Tigers for winning the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Golf Championship. 


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 H8101)
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 H8101)
action_date: 2003-09-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 266.
action_date: 2003-09-10
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8101-8103)
action_date: 2003-09-10
text: Mr. Wilson (SC) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-06-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there is a need to protect and strengthen Medicare beneficiaries' access to quality health care in rural America.

Bill: 108-hres-267
Sponsor: Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1]
Introduced: 2003-06-10 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Access to health care
Hospital rates
Housing and Community Development
Medical economics
Medical fees
Medicare
Physicians
Quality of care
Rural health
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Supports payment rates for rural physicians, hospitals, and other health care providers that are adequate, and equitable to their urban counterparts. Encourages Federal efforts to address the current inequities in Medicare reimbursement rates and to ensure access to quality, affordable health care.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2003-06-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2003-06-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2003-06-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2003-06-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Introduced in House
Urging the President to authorize the transfer of ownership of one of the bells taken from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Philippines, which are currently displayed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, to the people of the Philippines.

Bill: 108-hres-268
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2003-06-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Air force
Armed Forces and National Security
East Asia
Gifts
Government Operations and Politics
Government property
History
International cooperation
Military bases
Military history
Philippines
Signs and symbols
War
Wyoming

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: 
Urges the President to authorize the transfer of ownership of one of the bells taken from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Philippines, which are currently displayed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, to the Philippine people as a measure of friendship, good will, and cooperation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1115) to amend the procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants, to outlaw certain practices that provide inadequate settlements for class members, to assure that attorneys do not receive a disproportionate amount of settlements at the expense of class members, to provide for clearer and simpler information in class action settlement notices, to assure prompt consideration of interstate class actions, to amend title 28, United States Code, to allow the application of the principles of Federal diversity jurisdiction to interstate class actions, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-269
Sponsor: Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2003-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Law

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 1115 (class action fairness).
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced on June 11, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 1115 (class action fairness).
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced on June 11, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 1115 (class action fairness).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 188 (Roll no. 266). (text: CR H5271)
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 188 (Roll no. 266).(text: CR H5271)
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 193 (Roll no. 265). (consideration: CR H5278-5279; text: CR H5278-5279)
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 269.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5271-5280)
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 61.
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: 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: 2003-06-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-148, by Ms. Pryce (OH).
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-148, by Ms. Pryce (OH).
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Relating to consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 1308) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end certain abusive tax practices, to provide tax relief and simplification, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-270
Sponsor: Rep. Reynolds, Thomas M. [R-NY-26]
Introduced: 2003-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 1308 (Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity Act of 2003). Agrees to the Senate amendment with an amendment printed in the accompanying report on the Committee on Rules. 

action_date: 2003-06-11
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 the Senate amendment to H.R. 1308 (Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity Act of 2003). Agrees to the Senate amendment with an amendment printed in the accompanying report on the Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2003-06-12
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 the Senate amendment to H.R. 1308 (Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity Act of 2003). Agrees to the Senate amendment with an amendment printed in the accompanying report on the Committee on Rules.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 201 (Roll no. 274). (text: CR H5316-5317)
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 201 (Roll no. 274).(text: CR H5316-5317)
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 201 (Roll no. 273). (consideration: CR H5329; text: CR H5329)
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 270.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5316-5330)
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 62.
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: The Senate amendment to the title shall be agreed to; the Senate amendment to the text be agreed to with an amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. It shall be in order to insist on the House amendments and to request or agree to a conference with the Senate.
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-149, by Mr. Reynolds.
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-149, by Mr. Reynolds.
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the flag of the United States should be displayed in each classroom or other similar educational setting in the United States.

Bill: 108-hres-271
Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-44]
Introduced: 2003-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Civics education
Commemorations
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Flags
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
School buildings
Secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. flag should be displayed in each classroom or other similar educational setting in the United States (particularly if the classroom or setting accepts Federal funds) in any preschool program (including any Head Start or other early childhood development program), kindergarten, elementary or secondary school, or institution of higher learning, whether public or private.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing concern for the status of the Assyrian people in post-war Iraq.

Bill: 108-hres-272
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2003-06-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Ethnic groups
Ethnic relations
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Language and languages
Middle East and North Africa
Minorities
Negotiations
Religion
Religious liberty
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Assyrians should be entitled to freely practice their religion and customs, speak their language, celebrate their culture, and be consulted and included in discussions regarding the composition of the future government of Iraq; and (2) the President should call for the future government of Iraq to uphold the rights of Assyrians and instruct the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) to work with the UN to ensure that the rights and concerns of Assyrians in Iraq are considered as debate over post-war Iraq continues.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating Anne Frank.

Bill: 108-hres-273
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]
Introduced: 2003-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Authors and authorship
Families
Government Operations and Politics
History
Jewish holocaust (1939-1945)
Postage stamps

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a postage stamp should be issued to commemorate Anne Frank (victim of the Holocaust and author of "The Diary of Anne Frank").

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1255-1256)
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Introduced in House