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Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding negotiating, in the United States-Thailand Free Trade Agreement, access to the United States automobile industry.

Bill: 108-hconres-366
Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5]
Introduced: 2004-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Automobile industry
Automobiles
Customs unions
East Asia
Free trade
International Affairs
Nontariff trade barriers
Tariff
Thailand
Trade agreements
Trade negotiations
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-24
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that negotiations on access to critical segments of the U.S. automobile market should not take place on a piecemeal basis, but only as part of: (1) negotiations that include all major automobile producing nations; and (2) comprehensive negotiations that address both tariff and nontariff barriers specific to the automobile industry, with progress on eliminating tariff barriers explicitly linked to concrete progress on eliminating nontariff barriers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2004-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2004-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Saluting the life and courage of the late Commander Lloyd "Pete" Bucher, United States Navy (retired), who commanded the U.S.S. Pueblo (AGER-2) at th e time of its capture by North Korea on January 23, 1968.

Bill: 108-hconres-367
Sponsor: Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2]
Introduced: 2004-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Aggression
Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
East Asia
Military personnel
Navy
North Korea
Officer personnel
Prisoners of war
Warships

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: 
States that Congress: (1) salutes the life and courage of the late Commander Lloyd `Pete' Bucher, United States Navy (retired), who commanded the U.S.S. Pueblo at the time of its capture by North Korea on January 23, 1968, and who passed away on January 28, 2004; (2) praises Commander Bucher for his exemplary bravery and sacrifice, which were an inspiration to his crew and the United States, while he and his crew were held in captivity for 11 months in North Korea; (3) praises the bravery of the crew of the U.S.S. Pueblo; and (4) expresses its heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Commander Bucher. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E232)
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing The Garden Club of America on the occasion of its 91st annual meeting.

Bill: 108-hconres-368
Sponsor: Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6]
Introduced: 2004-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Associations, institutions, etc.
Conferences
Congress
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Gardening

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: 
Commends the Garden Club of America for the many contributions it has made in our Nation's capital and in communities across America and sends its best wishes on the occasion of its 91st annual meeting in Washington, D.C., on April 24 through 27, 2004.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of Matthew Lyon.

Bill: 108-hconres-369
Sponsor: Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2004-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: American Revolution
Arts, Culture, Religion
Authors and authorship
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Ex-Members of Congress
Freedom of speech
Government Operations and Politics
History
Postage stamps
Vermont

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: 
Urges the Citizen's Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend to the Postmaster General that a commemorative stamp be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Matthew Lyon, the first person to stand trial under the Sedition Act (1798), which restricted Americans' First Amendment rights (freedom of speech) for political purposes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should support the principles of democracy and constitutional rule in the Republic of Haiti, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hconres-370
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2004-02-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Caribbean area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Economic assistance
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Haiti
Haiti compilation
International agencies
International relief
Latin America
Law
Paramilitary forces
Police
Political violence
Rule of law
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States: (1) should support the principles of democracy and constitutional rule in the Republic of Haiti and oppose attempts to remove President Aristide from office; (2) should condemn the violent activities of groups of thugs, former members of Haiti's disbanded army, and paramilitary organizations; and (3) working with the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and other countries, should immediately provide assistance to strengthen and professionalize the Haitian police force in order to enable it to restore law and order and preserve democracy in Haiti.


Legislative actions:
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
Supporting the construction by Israel of a security fence to prevent Palestinian terrorist attacks and condemning the decision by the United Nations General Assembly to request the International Court of Justice to render an opinion on the legality of the security fence.

Bill: 108-hconres-371
Sponsor: Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2004-02-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: EBB Terrorism
International courts
Israel
Law
Middle East and North Africa
Palestinians
Security measures
Terrorism
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: 
Declares that Congress: (1) supports Israel's construction of a security fence to prevent Palestinian terrorist attacks; and (2) condemns the United Nations General Assembly's decision to request the International Court of Justice to render an opinion on the legality of the fence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5465-5466)
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H637)
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the urgency of cessation of hostilities in the Republic of Haiti.

Bill: 108-hconres-372
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2004-02-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Armed Forces and National Security
Caribbean area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Economic assistance
Economic development
Economic growth
Economics and Public Finance
Food relief
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Haiti
Haiti compilation
Haitians
Human rights
Insurgency
International agencies
International cooperation
International military forces
International relief
Latin America
Law
Nongovernmental organizations
Peace
Peace negotiations
Peace treaties
Peacekeeping forces
Political violence
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: 
Declares that Congress: (1) supports the Haitian people's quest for peace, justice, and prosperity; (2) implores all sides in Haiti's current political crisis to rely on dialogue and negotiations to affect political change; (3) calls on Haitian President Aristide to announce early elections; (4) commends the Haitian communities in exile for continuing to strive for peace and democracy in Haiti; (5) calls on the United States to assume a leadership role to end the violence in Haiti and assist with a subsequent peace agreement; (6) calls on the Secretary of State to request a special session of the United Nations General Assembly to consider whether the United Nations should organize a peace-building mission to Haiti, and to seek a negotiated accord to end the conflict; (7) calls on the Secretary of Defense to play a lead role in establishing and, if necessary, deploying an international stabilization force; (8) requests the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to provide humanitarian assistance and coordinate relief efforts; (9) urges the international community to provide support for peacekeeping and humanitarian operations in Haiti, and (10) urges the United Nations to establish a United Nations peace mission and deploy a peacekeeping and human rights presence in Haiti.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E250)
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that Kids Love a Mystery is a program that promotes literacy and should be encouraged.

Bill: 108-hconres-373
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7]
Introduced: 2004-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Books
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Literacy programs
Reading

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: 
Declares the sense of Congress that: (1) Kids Love a Mystery is a program that helps promote literacy and reading and should be supported and encouraged; and (2) the President should issue a proclamation encouraging the people of the United States and interested groups to promote Kids Love a Mystery with appropriate programs and activities.

action_date: 2004-03-10
text: 

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

 
Declares the sense of Congress that: (1) Kids Love a Mystery is a program that helps promote literacy and reading and should be supported and encouraged; and (2) the President should issue a proclamation encouraging the people of the United States and interested groups to promote Kids Love a Mystery with appropriate programs and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2004-03-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-03-10
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 11, 1 Present (Roll no. 47). (text: CR 3/9/2004 H892)
action_date: 2004-03-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 11, 1 Present (Roll no. 47).(text: CR 3/9/2004 H892)
action_date: 2004-03-10
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H932-933)
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 373.
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H892-893)
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: Mr. Gingrey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense, Federal banking agencies, the National Credit Union Administration, and the Federal Trade Commission should work to mitigate the financial hardships experienced by members of the reserve component as a result of being called to active duty.

Bill: 108-hconres-374
Sponsor: Rep. Ryun, Jim [R-KS-2]
Introduced: 2004-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Administrative procedure
Armed forces reserves
Department of Defense
Department of the Treasury
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
Federal Trade Commission
Finance and Financial Sector
Government Operations and Politics
Government corporations
Housing and Community Development
Independent regulatory commissions
Law
Mortgage banks
Mortgages
National Credit Union Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense, Federal banking agencies, the National Credit Union Administration, and the Federal Trade Commission should work to mitigate the financial hardship experienced by members of the reserves as a direct result of being called to active duty, including the issuance of guidance and rules that allow for the consideration of appropriate deferral of home loans by financial institutions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
action_date: 2004-03-17
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2004-03-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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: 2004-02-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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: 2004-02-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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: 2004-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative stamp should be issued in honor of the centennial anniversary of Rotary International and its work to eradicate polio.

Bill: 108-hconres-375
Sponsor: Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2004-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
Fraternal organizations
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Poliomyelitis
Postage stamps
Social Welfare
Vaccination
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-26
text: 
Urges that: (1) a commemorative postage stamp be issued in honor of the centennial anniversary of Rotary International and its effort to eradicate polio; (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee of the U.S. Postal Service recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued; and (3) the Rotary Clubs of the United States be commended for 100 years of volunteer service.


Legislative actions:
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
Recognizing the importance of Western civilization.

Bill: 108-hconres-377
Sponsor: Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6]
Introduced: 2004-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Civics education
Civilization
Elementary and secondary education
Europe
History
Secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-02
text: 
Recognizes that teaching young people to have an appreciation of Western civilization is central to the development and maintenance of a vibrant, united, and enduring U.S. polity, culture, and society. 
 
Encourages local school boards and State departments of education to ensure that these concepts and ideals are effectively taught, and that all young people who graduate from high schools do so with an understanding and appreciation of the values, contributions, and accomplishments of Western civilization.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-31
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1783)
action_date: 2004-03-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
action_date: 2004-03-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H814-818)
action_date: 2004-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-03-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H739-742)
action_date: 2004-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first meeting of the Republican Party in Ripon, Wisconsin.

Bill: 108-hconres-379
Sponsor: Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6]
Introduced: 2004-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Government Operations and Politics
Republican Party
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: 
Commemorates the 150th anniversary of the first meeting of the Republican Party in Ripon, Wisconsin.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music education.

Bill: 108-hconres-380
Sponsor: Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5]
Introduced: 2004-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Associations, institutions, etc.
Child development
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Curricula
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Families
Higher education
Music
Secondary education
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-10
text: 
Declares the sense of the Congress that music education grounded in rigorous instruction is an important component of a well-rounded academic curriculum and should be available to every student in every school.
 
Recognizes the International Music Products Association for its efforts to designate a Music Education Month in order to highlight the important role that school music programs play in the academic and social development of children.

action_date: 2004-05-04
text: 
Declares the sense of Congress that music education grounded in rigorous instruction is an important component of a well-rounded academic curriculum and should be available to every student in every school.
 
Recognizes the International Music Products Association (also known as NAMM) for its efforts to designate a Music in Our Schools Month in order to highlight the important role that school music programs play in the academic and social development of children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 140). (text: CR H2509)
action_date: 2004-05-04
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): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 140).(text: CR H2509)
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2518)
action_date: 2004-05-04
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: 2004-05-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 380.
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2509-2511)
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Mr. Porter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2004-03-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
action_date: 2004-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Tinnitus Awareness Week.

Bill: 108-hconres-381
Sponsor: Rep. Ryun, Jim [R-KS-2]
Introduced: 2004-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
Environmental Protection
Federal aid to research
Health
Health education
Hearing disorders
Medical research
Noise
Research grants
Science, Technology, Communications
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-10
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Tinnitus Awareness Week. Encourages interested groups and affected persons to promote public awareness of tinnitus, the dangers of loud noise, and the importance of hearing protection for all individuals. Commits to continuing congressional support of innovative hearing health research through the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2004-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2004-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-10
text: Introduced in House