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Expressing the gratitude of the House of Representatives for the contributions made by America's community banks to the Nation's economic well-being and prosperity and the sense of the House of Representatives that a month should be designated as "Community Banking Month".

Bill: 108-hres-591
Sponsor: Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6]
Introduced: 2004-03-31 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Community development banking
Congress
Congressional tributes
Finance and Financial Sector
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-31
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives expresses its gratitude for the contributions made by America's community banks to the Nation's economic well-being and prosperity.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a Community Banking Month should be designated to raise public awareness of, and public appreciation for, the contributions of the helpful institutions that are our Nation's community banks.

action_date: 2004-06-21
text: 

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

 
Declares that the House of Representatives expresses its gratitude for the contributions made by America's community banks to the Nation's economic well-being and prosperity.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a Community Banking Month should be designated to raise public awareness of, and public appreciation for, the contributions of the helpful institutions that are our Nation's community banks.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 364 - 0 (Roll no. 276). (text: CR H4585)
action_date: 2004-06-21
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): 364 - 0 (Roll no. 276).(text: CR H4585)
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4615-4616)
action_date: 2004-06-21
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: 2004-06-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 591.
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4585-4587)
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: Mr. Renzi moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-04-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
action_date: 2004-03-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2004-03-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-31
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-592
Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]
Introduced: 2004-03-31 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-31
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII with respect to a reported resolution providing for consideration or disposition of H.R. 3550 (authorizing funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-04-01
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 164.
action_date: 2004-04-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-455, by Mr. Dreier.
action_date: 2004-04-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-455, by Mr. Dreier.
action_date: 2004-03-31
text: Introduced in House
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3550) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-593
Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]
Introduced: 2004-03-31 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-31
text: 
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 3550 (Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-04-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-04-01
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2004-04-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2004-04-01
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 194 (Roll no. 105).
action_date: 2004-04-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 593.
action_date: 2004-04-01
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1845)
action_date: 2004-04-01
text: The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill, modified by the amendments printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole.
action_date: 2004-04-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-456, by Mr. Dreier.
action_date: 2004-04-01
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 165.
action_date: 2004-04-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-456, by Mr. Dreier.
action_date: 2004-03-31
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Kennesaw State University Owls for winning the 2004 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball National Championship, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-594
Sponsor: Rep. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA-6]
Introduced: 2004-04-01 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Academic performance
Athletes
Basketball
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Educational accountability
Georgia
Higher education
Small towns
Sports and Recreation
Standards

Summary:
action_date: 2004-04-01
text: 
Congratulates the Kennesaw State University Owls for winning the 2004 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball National Championship, and recognizes the contributions of the players, coaches, staff, faculty, families, and supporters in winning the Championship.
 
Commends the city of Kennesaw, Georgia, for its enthusiastic support of the Kennesaw State University Owls.
 
Hopes that the high academic and athletic standards set by the Kennesaw State University Owls will continue to inspire fans and young players around the world by producing student athletes of a high caliber.

action_date: 2004-05-04
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Kennesaw State University Owls for winning the 2004 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball National Championship, and recognizes the contributions of the players, coaches, staff, faculty, families, and supporters in winning the Championship.
 
Commends the city of Kennesaw, Georgia, for its enthusiastic support of the Kennesaw State University Owls.
 
Hopes that the high academic and athletic standards set by the Kennesaw State University Owls will continue to inspire fans and young players around the world by producing student athletes of a high caliber.


Legislative actions:
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 Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2516)
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2516)
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 594.
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2516-2517)
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Mr. Isakson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-04-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-04-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-04-01
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prevent the consideration of any tax measure unless it contains a title simplifying the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

Bill: 108-hres-595
Sponsor: Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-29]
Introduced: 2004-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Income tax
Legislation
Legislative amendments
Legislative resolutions
Tax simplification
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2004-04-02
text: 
Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to prevent the consideration of any tax provision unless the measure containing such provision contains a title simplifying the Internal Revenue Code.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2004-04-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E515)
action_date: 2004-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-04-02
text: Introduced in House
Condemning ethnic violence in Kosovo.

Bill: 108-hres-596
Sponsor: Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5]
Introduced: 2004-04-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arts, Culture, Religion
Building construction
Church property
Churches
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
Construction costs
Crime and Law Enforcement
Cultural property
Democracy
Destruction of property
Displaced persons
Ethnic relations
Europe
Foreign leaders
Free enterprise
Government Operations and Politics
Historic sites
History
Human rights
Immigration
International agencies
Kosovo
Law
Minorities
NATO military forces
Peacekeeping forces
Police
Political violence
Prosecution
Refugees
Religion
Religious liberty
Right of property
Right to travel
Rule of law
Serbia
United Nations
United Nations structure
Victims of crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2004-04-02
text: 
States that the Senate: (1) urges all people in Kosovo to immediately stop the violence that begun on March 17, 2004, end the destruction of homes, churches, and other cultural and religious sites, and cooperate with North Atlantic Treaty Organization's Kosovo Force (KFOR), the United Nations Interim Administration in Kosovo (UNMIK), and the Kosovo Police in identifying for prosecution the perpetrators of violence and property destruction; (2) expresses its deep condolences to the families of those who have been killed in the recent violence; (3) condemns the destruction of personal and religious property in Kosovo; (4) urges political leaders to take action to allow the more than 4,000 Kosovo Serbs and other minorities displaced during the violence to return to their communities; (5) encourages all political leaders in Kosovo to renounce the use of violence, and to proceed with efforts to establish a peaceful, multiethnic society; (6) recommends that the United Nations review the structure of UNMIK; and (7) urges reinvigoration of Belgrade-Pristina dialogue toward establishment of an environment guaranteeing freedom of movement and human rights in Kosovo.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-04-02
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the American Library Association (ALA) as it celebrates its first annual National Library Workers Day on April 20, 2004.

Bill: 108-hres-597
Sponsor: Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11]
Introduced: 2004-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Continuing education
Economics and Public Finance
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Federal aid to education
Higher education
Information technology
Infrastructure
Labor and Employment
Libraries
Professional associations
Salaries
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2004-04-02
text: 
Recognizes librarians as key in educating citizens of all ages, unlocking the potential of students from various socioeconomic backgrounds, and expanding opportunities for all students and families.
 
Supports the American Library Association's fight to equip libraries with up-to-date technology.
 
 Urges members of both parties to support dramatic increases in funding for libraries.
 
 Declares that: (1) libraries have an expanding role in providing information relating to prosperity, civic competence, homeland security, and peace; and (2) those who work in libraries should be compensated at a level comparable to their important role in the functioning of democracy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
action_date: 2004-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-04-02
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the valuable contributions of military impacted schools, teachers, administration, and staff for their ongoing contributions to the education of military children.

Bill: 108-hres-598
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8]
Introduced: 2004-04-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Americans in foreign countries
Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
Department of Defense
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Families
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
International Affairs
Military dependents
School administration
School personnel
Secondary education
Teachers

Summary:
action_date: 2004-04-20
text: 
Recognizes the contributions of the teachers, administration, and staff of military impacted schools and Department of Defense education activity schools worldwide.
 
Commends the teachers in military impacted communities who educate students during times of peace and conflict.

action_date: 2004-05-04
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the contributions of the teachers, administration, and staff of military impacted schools and Department of Defense education activity schools worldwide.
 
Commends the teachers in military impacted communities who educate students during times of peace and conflict.


Legislative actions:
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 Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2500)
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2500)
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 598.
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2500-2505)
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Mr. Hayes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2004-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2004-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2004-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-04-20
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of Connecticut Huskies for winning the 2004 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men and women's basketball championships.

Bill: 108-hres-599
Sponsor: Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2]
Introduced: 2004-04-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Basketball
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Connecticut
Education
Higher education
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2004-04-20
text: 
Commends the University of Connecticut Huskies men's and women's basketball teams for winning the 2004 National Collegiate Athletic Championships.

action_date: 2004-05-04
text: 

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

 
Commends the University of Connecticut Huskies men's and women's basketball teams for winning the 2004 National Collegiate Athletic Championships.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 141). (text: CR H2511)
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-05-04
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): 401 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 141).(text: CR H2511)
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2518-2519)
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. Res. 599.
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Mr. Simmons moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2511-2515)
action_date: 2004-04-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-04-20
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the United States for their ongoing contributions to education, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-600
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3]
Introduced: 2004-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Charter schools
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Secondary education
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2004-04-21
text: 
Acknowledges and commends charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the United States for their ongoing contributions to education and improving and strengthening our public school system.
 
Supports the fifth annual National Charter Schools Week.
 
Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to conduct appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities to demonstrate support for charter schools during this week long celebration in communities throughout the United States.

action_date: 2004-05-04
text: 
Acknowledges and commends charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the United States for their ongoing contributions to education and improving and strengthening our public school system.
 
Supports the fifth annual National Charter Schools Week.
 
Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to conduct appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities to demonstrate support for charter schools during this week long celebration in communities throughout the United States.


Legislative actions:
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): 396 - 0, 3 Present (Roll no. 139). (text: CR H2505-2506)
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): 396 - 0, 3 Present (Roll no. 139).(text: CR H2505-2506)
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2517-2518)
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. Res. 600.
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2505-2509)
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Mr. Porter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2004-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of designating the Republic of Poland as a program country for purposes of the visa waiver program under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and urging the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State to assist Poland in qualifying for such program.

Bill: 108-hres-601
Sponsor: Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2004-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Admission of nonimmigrants
Aliens
Europe
Passports
Poland
Tourism
Visas

Summary:
action_date: 2004-04-21
text: 
Recognizes the importance of designating the Republic of Poland as a visa waiver program country under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Urges the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State to assist Poland in reducing its nonimmigrant visa refusal rate so that it may qualify for such designation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
action_date: 2004-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-04-21
text: Introduced in House