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Extending the thanks of Congress and the Nation to the Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office and the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command of the Department of Defense and to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for their efforts to achieve the fullest possible accounting of all Americans unaccounted for as a result of the Vietnam War.

Bill: 108-hconres-485
Sponsor: Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2]
Introduced: 2004-07-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
Department of Defense
East Asia
Families
Federal employees
Flags
Government Operations and Politics
Governmental investigations
History
International Affairs
International cooperation
Military personnel
Missing in action
Prisoners of war
Special days
Vietnam
Vietnamese Conflict

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: 
Recognizes that National POW/MIA Recognition Day is one of six days specified by law on which the POW/MIA flag is to be flown over specified Federal facilities and national cemeteries, military installations, and post offices.
 
Applauds the personnel of the Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) and the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) of the Department of Defense for seeking the fullest possible accounting of Americans unaccounted for as the result of the Nation's previous conflicts. 
 
Extends the thanks of Congress and the Nation to DPMO and JPAC personnel and to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for their efforts to achieve the fullest possible accounting of Americans who remain unaccounted for as a result of the Vietnam War.
 
Recognizes and honors eight Americans and nine Vietnamese who paid the ultimate price in supporting that full accountability mission.
 
Thanks Vietnam for continued assistance and cooperation in the humane recovery, identification, and repatriation of the remains of American personnel remaining unaccounted for from the Vietnam era.
 
Recognizes that the efforts and involvement of POW/MIA families contribute significantly to the success of the JPAC.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.

Bill: 108-hconres-487
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2004-09-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Airports
Anniversaries
Infrastructure
Texas
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-07
text: 
Recognizes Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on the occasion of its 30th anniversary. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2004-09-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2004-09-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-07
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Preparedness Month.

Bill: 108-hconres-489
Sponsor: Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48]
Introduced: 2004-09-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Citizen participation
Crime and Law Enforcement
EBB Terrorism
Emergency Management
Government Operations and Politics
Special months
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals, and the designation, of National Preparedness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7357-7358)
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7357-7358)
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 489.
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7357-7359)
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: Mr. Ose moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-09-15
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-09-15
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: Introduced in House
Wishing William Jefferson Clinton a speedy recovery and acknowledging the importance of further research, funding, programs, and public education regarding heart disease.

Bill: 108-hconres-490
Sponsor: Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19]
Introduced: 2004-09-13 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Cardiovascular diseases
Clinton Administration
Congress
Congressional tributes
Economics and Public Finance
Ex-presidents
Federal aid to research
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Health education
Medical research
Preventive medicine
Research grants
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that it: (1) sends its most heartfelt wishes for a full, speedy, and healthy recovery to William Jefferson Clinton; (2) acknowledges the danger that undiagnosed heart ailments pose and the importance of heart disease prevention; and (3) supports heart disease education and prevention programs, and funding for research into new and improved treatments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the achievements of the National Captioning Institute in providing closed captioning services to Americans who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.

Bill: 108-hconres-491
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2004-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Closed caption television
Congress
Congressional tributes
Deaf
Disabled
Nonprofit organizations
Science, Technology, Communications
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: 
Recognizes the achievements of the National Captioning Institute in providing closed captioning services to Americans who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month and Melanoma Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hconres-492
Sponsor: Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22]
Introduced: 2004-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Environmental Protection
Health
Medical screening
Medical tests
Physical examinations
Preventive medicine
Self-care
Skin cancer
Special days
Special months
Ultraviolet radiation

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: 
 Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month (May) and Melanoma Day (the first Monday in May). Urges the people of the United States to protect themselves from the dangers of ultraviolet exposure, to conduct a regular self-examination to detect changes in the appearance of their skin, and to obtain an annual skin cancer screening.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Volunteer Blood Donor Month.

Bill: 108-hconres-493
Sponsor: Rep. Vitter, David [R-LA-1]
Introduced: 2004-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blood
Donation of organs, tissues, etc.
Health
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: 
 Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Volunteer Blood Donor Month (January 2005).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and purposes of National Farm Safety and Health Week and applauding the men and women who provide a stable supply of food and fiber for the United States and the world.

Bill: 108-hconres-494
Sponsor: Rep. Reynolds, Thomas M. [R-NY-26]
Introduced: 2004-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agricultural accidents and safety
Agriculture and Food
Congress
Congressional tributes
Farmers
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-21
text: 
Declares that Congress supports the goals and purposes of National Farm Safety and Health Week, and applauds the men and women who provide a stable supply of food and fiber for the United States and the world.

action_date: 2004-09-22
text: 

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

 
Declares that Congress supports the goals and purposes of National Farm Safety and Health Week, and applauds the men and women who provide a stable supply of food and fiber for the United States and the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7390)
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7390)
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 494.
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7390-7391)
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2004-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Recommending expenditures for an appropriate visitor's center at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site to commemorate the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School.

Bill: 108-hconres-495
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]
Introduced: 2004-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arkansas
Black history
Blacks
Building construction
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Commemorations
Desegregation in education
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Government Operations and Politics
Historic sites
History
Minorities
Secondary education
Tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that Congress should fully fund the design and construction of a visitor center at the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site in Arkansas to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation, during spring 2005, of National Horticultural Therapy Week in order to improve the quality of life for all and increase opportunities for each individual to positively connect with the natural world.

Bill: 108-hconres-497
Sponsor: Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]
Introduced: 2004-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Gardening
Horticulture
Quality of life
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: 
Supports the designation, during spring 2005, of National Horticultural Therapy Week in order to improve the quality of life for all and increase opportunities for each individual to positively connect with the natural world.
 
Urges Federal and State governmental entities and the people of the United States to observe such Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Urging the President to take immediate steps to establish a plan to adopt the recommendations of the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission in its 2004 Report to the Congress in order to correct the current imbalance in the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and the People's Republic of China.

Bill: 108-hconres-498
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-17]
Introduced: 2004-09-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Balance of payments
Bank loans
Capital
China
Coal
Commerce
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Currency devaluation
Dispute settlement
East Asia
Employee rights
Energy
Energy prices
Europe
European Union
Export subsidies
Finance and Financial Sector
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign exchange
Free trade
Global securities market
Government Operations and Politics
Government and business
Government ownership
Intellectual property
International agencies
International competitiveness
International cooperation
Japan
Labor and Employment
Manufacturing industries
Nontariff trade barriers
Public utilities
Science, Technology, Communications
Subsidies
Tax incentives
Taxation
Technological innovations
Technology transfer

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: 
Urges the President to take immediate steps to establish a plan to implement the recommendations contained in the 2004 Report to Congress of the United States&#150;China Economic and Security Review Commission in order to correct the current imbalance in the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and the People&#146;s Republic of China.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Latin American Research and Service Agency and commending the directors and staff of that organization for addressing the needs and concerns of Latino and Hispanic Americans.

Bill: 108-hconres-499
Sponsor: Rep. Udall, Mark [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2004-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Hispanic Americans
Minorities
Nonprofit organizations
Policy sciences
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: 
Recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Latin American Research and Service Agency and congratulates the organization on reaching this important milestone.
 
Commends the board of directors, executive director, and staff of the Latin American Research and Service Agency for addressing the needs and concerns of Latino and Hispanic Americans.
 
Expresses appreciation to the Latin American Research and Service Agency for outstanding contributions to public policy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the goals and ideals of National Nurse Practitioners Week.

Bill: 108-hconres-500
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2004-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Nurse practitioners
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: 
Declares that the Congress: (1) honors the goals and ideals of National Nurse Practitioners Week (November 7-13, 2004); and (2) offers sincere support to nurse practitioners around the country as they continue to provide high-quality health care to many Americans. 

action_date: 2004-10-06
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Congress: (1) honors the goals and ideals of National Nurse Practitioners Week (November 7-13, 2004); and (2) offers sincere support to nurse practitioners around the country as they continue to provide high-quality health care to many Americans. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8252)
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8252)
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 500.
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8252-8253)
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to raising awareness and enhancing the state of computer security in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Computer Security Awareness Month.

Bill: 108-hconres-502
Sponsor: Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24]
Introduced: 2004-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Computer security measures
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Computer Security Awareness Month (October 2004). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science.
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Bhopal disaster and expressing the commitment of Congress to work with the Government of India and others to ensure that Union Carbide provides environmental and medical rehabilitation of the affected area and is held responsible for its actions.

Bill: 108-hconres-503
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2004-09-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Brownfields
Business records
Chemical industries
Commemorations
Commerce
Compensation (Law)
Corporate accountability
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal negligence
Disasters
Emergency Management
Environmental Protection
Environmental health
Government Operations and Politics
Government paperwork
Health
India
Industrial accidents
Industrial pollution
Infrastructure
International law
Law
Liability for environmental damages
Potable water
Prosecution
South Asia
Victims
Water Resources Development
Water pollution control
Water supply

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: 
Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the Bhopal disaster and the continuing environmental problems in Bhopal, India, caused by the policies and practices of the Union Carbide Corporation.
 
Expresses the commitment of Congress to working with the Government of the Republic of India, the Dow Chemical Corporation, and the victims of the Bhopal disaster to ensure that Union Carbide: (1) provides complete medical, social, and economic rehabilitation to the victims and to obtain the medical information necessary to help the victims; (2) completely restores the polluted plant site; and (3) a appears before the Bhopal District Court for prosecution on the criminal charges.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1746-1747)
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hconres-504
Sponsor: Rep. Vitter, David [R-LA-1]
Introduced: 2004-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Breast cancer
Congress
Congressional tributes
Health
Health education
Mammography
Medical personnel
Medical tests
Self-care
Social Welfare
Special months
Victims
Volunteer workers
Women
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: 
Expresses support for the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month to provide a special opportunity to offer education on the importance of monthly breast self-examinations and annual mammograms. Recognizes breast cancer survivors, the efforts of victims, volunteers, and professionals who combat breast cancer, and the work of national and community organizations in promoting breast cancer awareness, providing information, and offering treatment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing, commending, and supporting the efforts of the Celebrate Freedom Foundation.

Bill: 108-hconres-505
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2004-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil-military relations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Exhibitions
Foundations
Government Operations and Politics
History
Military aircraft
Military and naval supplies
Military history
Military personnel
Patriotism
Social Welfare
South Carolina
Surplus government property

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: 
Recognizes, commends, and supports the efforts of the Celebrate Freedom Foundation, a nonprofit organization incorporated in the State of South Carolina that, among other things, educates the American public about the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces in defense of freedom and democracy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Introduced in House