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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should declare its support for the independence of Kosova after it develops and consolidates democratic self-government.

Bill: 108-hres-11
Sponsor: Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]
Introduced: 2003-01-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commerce
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Economics and Public Finance
Ethnic relations
Europe
European Union
Free enterprise
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Kosovo
Minorities
Organized crime
Political violence
Religion
Religious liberty
Sovereignty
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Calls for the United States to: (1) work with the United Nations (UN) and European Union (EU) to establish self-governance and democracy in Kosova in which human rights are respected as the first step toward sovereignty; (2) encourage Kosova leaders to build stable relations with their neighbors; (3) work to end assistance by Kosova residents to parties using violence to further separatist aims in the region; (4) recognize that a lack of progress in the resolution of Kosova's final status creates political and economic instability in Kosova and in Southeast Europe; (5) work with the UN, EU, and other organizations to facilitate an orderly transition to Kosova independence; and (6) provide its share of assistance to encourage development of democracy and a free market economic system in Kosova.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating Juan Nepomuceno Seguin.

Bill: 108-hres-12
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]
Introduced: 2003-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Government Operations and Politics
History
Mexican Americans
Postage stamps
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating Juan Nepomuceno Seguin; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a postage stamp be issued.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E14)
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Grand Valley State University Lakers for winning the 2002 NCAA Division II Football National Championship.

Bill: 108-hres-13
Sponsor: Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2]
Introduced: 2003-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Football
Higher education
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Congratulates the Grand Valley State University Lakers for winning the 2002 NCAA Division II Football National Championship.
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: 
(This Measure has not been amended since being introduced in the House of Representatives on January 7, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the Grand Valley State University Lakers for winning the 2002 NCAA Division II Football National Championship.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H. Res. 13.
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H104)
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H104)
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 13.
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H104-105)
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Mr. Hoekstra moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 23) to provide for a 5-month extension of the Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002 and for a transition period for individuals receiving compensation when the program under such Act ends.

Bill: 108-hres-14
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2003-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of S. 23 (five-month extension of the Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002).
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since being introduced in the House of Representatives on January 7, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of S. 23 (five-month extension of the Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002).
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on January 7, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of S. 23 (five-month extension of the Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H66)
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H66)
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 196 (Roll no. 5).
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 14.
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H66-74)
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 1.
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Rule providing one hour of debate in the House equally divided and controlled by Representative Thomas of California and Representative Rangel of New York. Waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. Provides that Section 2 of the resolution provides that the allocations referred to in section 3(a)(4)(B)(i) of H. Res. 5 may be submitted by Representative Nussle of Iowa.
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-1, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-1, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 1) making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes, and for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 2) making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-15
Sponsor: Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2003-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since being introduced in the House of Representatives on January 7, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth rules for the consideration of H.J. Res. 1 and H.J. Res. 2 (further continuing appropriations for FY 2003).
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since being introduced in the House of Representatives on January 7, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth rules for the consideration of H.J. Res. 1 and H.J. Res. 2 (further continuing appropriations for FY 2003).
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Sets forth rules for the consideration of H.J. Res. 1 and H.J. Res. 2 (further continuing appropriations for FY 2003).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H92)
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H92)
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 198 (Roll no. 8).
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 15.
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H92-97)
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 2.
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: H.J.Res. 1 will be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by Representative Young of Florida and Representative Obey of Wisconsin. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of H.J.Res. 1. The rule further provides that H.J.Res. 2 will be debatable in the House for one hour equally divided and controlled by Representative Young of Florida and Representative Obey of Wisconsin. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of H.J.Res. 2.
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-2, by Mr. Linder.
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-2, by Mr. Linder.
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Commending the people and government of Kenya for the recent free elections and the orderly and democratic transfer of power.

Bill: 108-hres-16
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2003-01-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Economic assistance
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Kenya

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Commends the people of Kenya and its newly elected president, members of parliament, and local councilors for their extraordinary commitment to the principles of free elections and a democratic form of government.
Expresses full support for the new Kenyan government and urges patience on the part of the Kenyan people as the new government confronts the challenges that lay ahead.
Urges the President to look with favor upon requests for assistance by the new Kenyan government as it moves forward to address the many concerns of the Kenyan people.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Hilltoppers of Western Kentucky University from Bowling Green, Kentucky, for winning the 2002 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I-AA football championship.

Bill: 108-hres-17
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, Ron [R-KY-2]
Introduced: 2003-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Football
Higher education
Kentucky
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Honors the Western Kentucky University football team from Bowling Green, Kentucky, for winning the 2002 NCAA Division I-AA football championship.
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: 
(This Measure has not been amended since being introduced in the House of Representatives on January 7, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Honors the Western Kentucky University football team from Bowling Green, Kentucky, for winning the 2002 NCAA Division I-AA football championship.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H105-106)
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H105-106)
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 17.
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H105-106)
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Mr. Hoekstra moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and dedicated service of former Congressman Wayne Owens of Utah.

Bill: 108-hres-18
Sponsor: Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-2]
Introduced: 2003-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
Utah

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Honors the life and dedicated service of former Congressman Wayne Owens of Utah.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Designating the room numbered H-236 in the House of Representatives wing of the Capitol as the "Richard K. Armey Room".

Bill: 108-hres-19
Sponsor: Rep. Nussle, Jim [R-IA-1]
Introduced: 2003-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
House of Representatives
Names

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Designates the room numbered H-236 in the House of Representatives wing of the Capitol as the "Richard K. Armey Room."
action_date: 2003-03-10
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on January 7, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates the room numbered H-236 in the House of Representatives wing of the Capitol as the "Richard K. Armey Room."
action_date: 2003-03-11
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on January 7, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates the room numbered H-236 in the House of Representatives wing of the Capitol as the "Richard K. Armey Room."

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-03-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 0, 8 Present (Roll no. 52).
action_date: 2003-03-11
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): 406 - 0, 8 Present (Roll no. 52).
action_date: 2003-03-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1712-1713)
action_date: 2003-03-11
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: 2003-03-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 19.
action_date: 2003-03-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration:  CR H1709-1710; text of measure as reported in House:  CR H1709)
action_date: 2003-03-11
text: Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-03-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 9.
action_date: 2003-03-10
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 108-29.
action_date: 2003-03-10
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 108-29.
action_date: 2003-02-26
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2003-02-26
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to polio.

Bill: 108-hres-20
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2003-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Development credit institutions
Foreign Trade and International Finance
International Affairs
Medical laboratories
Nongovernmental organizations
Poliomyelitis
United Nations
Vaccination
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Expresses serious concern about the continuing menace posed by polio. Implores the private sector and various actors, including the United Nations, concerned States, and international financial institutions, to act hastily to eradicate polio. Calls upon the executive branch to provide the necessary human and material resources to end the scourge of polio, including closely monitoring laboratory stocks of the polio virus.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
action_date: 2003-02-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on International Relations, and Financial Services, 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: 2003-01-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on International Relations, and Financial Services, 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: 2003-01-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on International Relations, and Financial Services, 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: 2003-01-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on International Relations, and Financial Services, 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: 2003-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).

Bill: 108-hres-21
Sponsor: Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2003-01-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advice and consent of the Senate
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Human rights
Sex discrimination
Treaties
Treaty-making power
Women
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the full realization of the rights of women is vital to the development and well-being of people of all nations; and (2) the Senate should, therefore, give its advice and consent to the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Electing certain ranking minority members to standing committees.

Bill: 108-hres-22
Sponsor: Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]
Introduced: 2003-01-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Agriculture
House Appropriations
House Armed Services
House Budget
House Education and the Workforce
House Energy and Commerce
House Financial Services
House Government Reform
House International Relations
House Judiciary
House Resources
House Science
House Small Business
House Transportation and Infrastructure
House Veterans' Affairs
House Ways and Means
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Designates minority membership on the House Committees on Agriculture, on Appropriations, on Armed Services, on the Budget, on Education and the Workforce, on Energy and Commerce, on Financial Services, on Government Reform, on International Relations, on the Judiciary, on Resources, on Science, on Small Business, on Transportation and Infrastructure, on Veterans' Affairs, and on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since being introduced in the House on January 8, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates minority membership on the House Committees on Agriculture, on Appropriations, on Armed Services, on the Budget, on Education and the Workforce, on Energy and Commerce, on Financial Services, on Government Reform, on International Relations, on the Judiciary, on Resources, on Science, on Small Business, on Transportation and Infrastructure, on Veterans' Affairs, and on Ways and Means.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H126)
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H126)
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H126)
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Introduced in House
Designating minority membership on certain standing committees of the House.

Bill: 108-hres-23
Sponsor: Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]
Introduced: 2003-01-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Standards of Official Conduct
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Designates Mr. Berman of California as a minority member on the House Committees on Standards of Official Conduct.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H126)
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H126)
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H126)
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-08
text: Introduced in House