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Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives for the victims of the devastating earthquake that occurred on December 26, 2003, in Bam, Iran.

Bill: 108-hres-526
Sponsor: Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18]
Introduced: 2004-02-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Americans in foreign countries
Charitable contributions
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief
Earthquakes
Emergency Management
International relief
Iran
Middle East and North Africa
Nongovernmental organizations
Victims

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-11
text: 
Expresses: (1) the sympathy of the House of Representatives for the victims of the earthquake that occurred on December 26, 2003, in Bam, Iran, and their loved ones; and (2) gratitude and appreciation for the courageous work of the United States and international aid personnel saving lives in Iran.
 
Welcomes the President's decision to issue a general license for donations to nongovernmental entities engaged in humanitarian relief activities in response to the earthquake in Iran.

action_date: 2004-03-02
text: 

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

 
Expresses: (1) the sympathy of the House of Representatives for the victims of the earthquake that occurred on December 26, 2003, in Bam, Iran, and their loved ones; and (2) gratitude and appreciation for the courageous work of the United States and international aid personnel saving lives in Iran.
 
Welcomes the President's decision to issue a general license for donations to nongovernmental entities engaged in humanitarian relief activities in response to the earthquake in Iran.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-02
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 33). (text:  CR H724)
action_date: 2004-03-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-03-02
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): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 33).(text:  CR H724)
action_date: 2004-03-02
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration:  CR H727-728)
action_date: 2004-03-02
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: 2004-03-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 526.
action_date: 2004-03-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration:  CR H724-726)
action_date: 2004-03-02
text: Mr. Hyde moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2004-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Falcon International Dam, recognizing the dam's importance as a source of water and power and as a symbol of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the United Mexican States, and urging Mexico to honor all of its obligations under the 1944 Treaty Relating to the Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande.

Bill: 108-hres-527
Sponsor: Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28]
Introduced: 2004-02-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Commemorations
Dams
Energy
Hydroelectric power
Infrastructure
International cooperation
International rivers
Latin America
Mexico
Treaties
Water Resources Development
Water supply
Water use

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-11
text: 
 States that the House of Representatives: (1) celebrates the 50th anniversary of the opening of Falcon International Dam in 1954; (2) recognizes that the building of the Dam was an extraordinary project and that operating its facilities continues to represent a substantial undertaking; (3) acknowledges recent payments by the United Mexican States under the 1944 Treaty Relating to the Utilization of Water of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande between the United States and Mexico and urges Mexico to honor all of its obligations under such Treaty; and (5) recommits itself to the binational effort and spirit in which the Dam was constructed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that France should modify or abandon its ban on religious articles and symbols in state schools and respect the freedom of all to practice their religious faith without state interference.

Bill: 108-hres-528
Sponsor: Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2004-02-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Church and state
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Europe
France
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Human rights
Religion
Religion in the public schools
Religious liberty
Signs and symbols

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-11
text: 
Calls upon the Government of France to respect the right of individuals to practice their religion freely and to display insignia of their faith.
 
Joins the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom in recommending that the U.S. Government urge the Government of France to reassess its initiative banning conspicuous religious articles and symbols in state schools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1997) to amend title 18, United States Code, and the Uniform Code of Military Justice to protect unborn children from assault and murder, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-529
Sponsor: Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2004-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-24
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1997) (Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004 or Laci and Conner's Law).
action_date: 2004-02-24
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1997) (Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004 or Laci and Conner's Law).

action_date: 2004-02-25
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1997) (Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004 or Laci and Conner's Law).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H587)
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H587)
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 529.
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H587-595)
action_date: 2004-02-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 147.
action_date: 2004-02-24
text: The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2004-02-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-427, by Mr. Linder.
action_date: 2004-02-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-427, by Mr. Linder.
action_date: 2004-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging increased public awareness of eating disorders and expanded research for treatment and cures.

Bill: 108-hres-531
Sponsor: Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13]
Introduced: 2004-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Access to health care
Agriculture and Food
Diet
Eating disorders
Health education
Medical research
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-24
text: 
Calls for: (1) increasing public awareness of eating disorders; (2) expanding research for treatment and cures; (3) broadening access to treatment; and (4) promoting healthful eating habits and a healthy body image.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2004-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2004-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the United States House of Representatives that the United States should adhere to moral and ethical principles of economic justice and fairness in developing and advancing United States international trade treaties, agreements, and investment policies.

Bill: 108-hres-532
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2004-02-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: American investments
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Decision making
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Employee rights
Environmental Protection
Ethics
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign investments
Freedom of information
Government Operations and Politics
Labor and Employment
Nature conservation
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sustainable development
Trade agreements

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-24
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives will adhere to specified international trade and investment principles in evaluating, approving, and advancing all U.S. trade and investment treaties, agreements, and policies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2004-02-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2004-02-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2004-02-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2004-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Creation of the League of United Latin American Citizens.

Bill: 108-hres-533
Sponsor: Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28]
Introduced: 2004-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Associations, institutions, etc.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Health
Higher education
Hispanic Americans
Minorities
Minority education
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-24
text: 
States that the House of Representatives: (1) commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and its work to improve the education, health care, and overall welfare of Hispanic Americans; and (2) acknowledges the many achievements that this organization has accomplished and wishes LULAC continued success in its endeavors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2004-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1769) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to comply with the World Trade Organization rulings on the FSC/ETI benefit in a manner that preserves jobs and production activities in the United States.

Bill: 108-hres-534
Sponsor: Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9]
Introduced: 2004-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 1769 (Job Protection Act of 2003, with respect to World Trade Organization rulings on the foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) exclusion under the Internal Revenue Code).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Hill. Petition No: 108-5. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/108/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis5.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures)
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the concern and support of the House of Representatives for local elected officials under threat of assassination, kidnapping, forcible displacement, and coercion by terrorist organizations in the Republic of Colombia.

Bill: 108-hres-535
Sponsor: Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11]
Introduced: 2004-02-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Assassination
Colombia
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
EBB Terrorism
Extortion
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Judges
Kidnapping
Latin America
Law
Local officials
Mayors
Rule of law
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: 
States that the House of Representatives: (1) condemns all terrorist organizations in the Republic of Colombia for their efforts to undermine and remove local government officials through assassination, kidnapping, coercion, or forcible displacement; (2) expresses its strong support for democratically-elected municipal council members' efforts to continue governing in the face of continuing and increasing terrorist threats; (3) calls upon the Government of Colombia to continue its campaign to restore legitimate governance throughout the country; and (4) commends the efforts by the National Federation of Council Members of Colombia to support local elected officials' struggle against lawlessness and terror.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-31
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 108-hres-536
Sponsor: Rep. Reynolds, Thomas M. [R-NY-26]
Introduced: 2004-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII to provide for consideration of H.R.3783 (Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004).

action_date: 2004-02-25
text: 

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

 
Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII to provide for consideration of H.R.3783 (Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 148.
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: The requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider reports from the Committee on rules on the same day they are presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported on the legislative day of February 26, 2004, providing for consideration or disposition of H.R. 3783, or any amendment thereto.
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-428, by Mr. Reynolds.
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-428, by Mr. Reynolds.
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Dick Brown: New York's greatest ambassador to Washington.

Bill: 108-hres-538
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2004-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
New York City
Politicians
Reporters and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: 
Resolves that Dick Brown will forever be remembered as a great American political reformer and as one of New York's greatest ambassadors to Washington, D.C.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Electing a chairman of a standing committee of the House.

Bill: 108-hres-539
Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]
Introduced: 2004-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Energy and Commerce
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: 
Elects majority Members to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, including the Chairman.

action_date: 2004-02-26
text: 

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

 
Elects majority Members to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, including the Chairman.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Considered as privileged matter.
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the condolences and deepest sympathies of the House of Representatives for the untimely death of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski.

Bill: 108-hres-540
Sponsor: Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2004-02-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aviation safety
Congress
Congressional tributes
Europe
Foreign leaders
Macedonia
Transportation and Public Works
Victims

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: 
Expresses: (1) condolences of the House of Representatives to the people of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the family of President Boris Trajkovski, and the families of the other crash victims of February 26, 2004; (2) desire for a smooth and orderly transition of power; and (3) the solidarity of the people of the United States with the people of Macedonia and the Macedonian government during this tragedy.

action_date: 2004-03-11
text: 

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

 
Expresses: (1) condolences of the House of Representatives to the people of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the family of President Boris Trajkovski, and the families of the other crash victims of February 26, 2004; (2) desire for a smooth and orderly transition of power; and (3) the solidarity of the people of the United States with the people of Macedonia and the Macedonian government during this tragedy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-03-11
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. 57).
action_date: 2004-03-11
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. 57).
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: Considered as unfinished business.
action_date: 2004-03-10
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: 2004-03-10
text: DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H. Res. 540.
action_date: 2004-03-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 540.
action_date: 2004-03-10
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H985-990)
action_date: 2004-03-10
text: Mr. Bereuter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2004-03-03
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2004-03-03
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2004-03-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should give its advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime and certain Protocols thereto.

Bill: 108-hres-541
Sponsor: Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3]
Introduced: 2004-02-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advice and consent of the Senate
Children's rights
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Illegal aliens
Immigration
Organized crime
Slavery
Smuggling
Treaties
United Nations
Women
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should give its advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime (adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in Resolution 55/25 of November 15, 2000), and the supplementing Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, and the Protocol Against Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Introduced in House