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Electing a named Member to standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 108-hres-36
Sponsor: Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-13]
Introduced: 2003-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Financial Services
House Government Reform
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Designates independent membership on the House Committees on Financial Services and Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on January 28, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates independent membership on the House Committees on Financial Services and Government Reform.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H211)
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H211)
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H211)
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Republic of Cyprus on its recent completion of the accession process into the European Union.

Bill: 108-hres-37
Sponsor: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2003-01-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Cyprus
Europe
European Union
Middle East and North Africa

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Congratulates the Republic of Cyprus on its recent completion of the accession process into the European Union.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Requiring the House of Representatives to take any legislative action necessary to verify the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment as part of the Constitution when the legislatures of an additional three States ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.

Bill: 108-hres-38
Sponsor: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2003-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congress
Constitutional amendments
Equality before the law
House of Representatives
Law
Legislation
Sex discrimination
Women
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Provides that, when the legislatures of an additional three States ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, the House of Representatives shall take any legislative action necessary to verify the ratification of such Amendment as a part of the Constitution.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Armenia on its recent accession to the World Trade Organization.

Bill: 108-hres-39
Sponsor: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2003-01-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armenia
Central Asia
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Free trade
International agencies

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Congratulates Armenia on its accession to the World Trade Organization in December of 2002.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the current political unrest and political leadership in Venezuela, calling for new elections in accordance with the constitution of that country, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-40
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2003-01-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Democracy
Election administration
Government Operations and Politics
Latin America
Law
Political violence
Venezuela

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Condemns the current political unrest in Venezuela, and urges it to hold new elections, under international observers, in accordance with its constitution.
Urges the executive branch to follow through on the agenda and agreements of the Summit of the Americas to strengthen the political institutions in Venezuela and other countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E77)
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of Portland women's soccer team for winning the 2002 NCAA Division I national championship.

Bill: 108-hres-41
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2003-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Oregon
Soccer
Sports and Recreation
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Congratulates the University of Portland women's soccer team for winning the 2002 NCAA Division I national championship.
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on January 29, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Congratulates the University of Portland women's soccer team for winning the 2002 NCAA Division I national championship.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H350)
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H350)
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 41.
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H350-354)
action_date: 2003-02-11
text: Mr. Isakson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E105)
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a postage stamp should be issued honoring American farm women.

Bill: 108-hres-42
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8]
Introduced: 2003-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Farmers
Government Operations and Politics
Housing and Community Development
Postage stamps
Rural women
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp honoring American farm women; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to post on the official public Internet site of the House of Representatives all lobbying registrations and reports filed with the Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995.

Bill: 108-hres-43
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8]
Introduced: 2003-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional information resources
Congressional publicity
Electronic government information
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
Internet
Lobbying
Science, Technology, Communications
Web sites

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to: (1) post on the official public Internet site of the House each registration and report filed with and retained by the Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995; and (2) provide notice of such posting on each registration and report form prepared and provided by the Clerk.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the service and sacrifice of the United States Armed Forces military working dog teams for the part they have played in the Nation's military history.

Bill: 108-hres-44
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8]
Introduced: 2003-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Animals
Armed Forces and National Security
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Dogs
Europe
History
International Affairs
Korean War, 1950-1953
Military history
Peacekeeping forces
Persian Gulf War
Terrorism
Vietnamese Conflict
World War I
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Honors the service and sacrifice of military working dog teams that served during World Wars I and II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, and Bosnia peacekeeping operations and those serving during current operations in the global war on terrorism.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in remembrance of the victims of the peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon, from 1982 to 1984.

Bill: 108-hres-45
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2003-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Civil War
Crime and Law Enforcement
Government Operations and Politics
International Affairs
Lebanon
Middle East and North Africa
Military personnel
Peacekeeping forces
Postage stamps
Terrorism
Victims of terrorism
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp in remembrance of the victims of the 1983 Beirut peacekeeping mission; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Al Hirschfeld and his legacy.

Bill: 108-hres-46
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-8]
Introduced: 2003-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Artists
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congress
Congressional tributes
Theater

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Honors the life and legacy of caricaturist Al Hirschfeld.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-02-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 33). (text of measure as passed House: CR H1278)
action_date: 2003-02-25
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): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 33).(text of measure as passed House: CR H1278)
action_date: 2003-02-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1282-1283)
action_date: 2003-02-25
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2003-02-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 46.
action_date: 2003-02-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1278-1280)
action_date: 2003-02-25
text: Mrs. Blackburn moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Designating majority membership on certain standing committees of the House.

Bill: 108-hres-47
Sponsor: Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4]
Introduced: 2003-01-31 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Budget
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-31
text: Designates majority membership on the House Committee on the Budget..

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-31
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-01-31
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H248)
action_date: 2003-01-31
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H248)
action_date: 2003-01-31
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H248)
action_date: 2003-01-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-01-31
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 18) making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-48
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2003-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional information resources
Congressional publicity
Economics and Public Finance
Electronic government information
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
Internet
Lobbying
Science, Technology, Communications
Web sites

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.J. 18 (making further appropriations for FY 2003).
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on February 4, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.J. Res. 18 (making further appropriations for FY 2003).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-13
text: Laid on the table.
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 4.
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 18 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-7, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-7, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to Rick Husband, William McCool, Michael Anderson, Kalpana Chawla, David Brown, Laurel Clark, and Ilan Ramon, all of whom died in the destruction of the space shuttle Columbia.

Bill: 108-hres-49
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]
Introduced: 2003-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Astronautics
Astronauts
Awards, medals, prizes
Congress
Congressional tributes
Space activities
Space shuttles

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: Calls for the President to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the astronauts who died in the explosion of the space shuttle Columbia: Rick Husband; William McCool; Michael Anderson; Kalpana Chawla; David Brown; Laurel Clark; and Ilan Ramon.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the seven members of the crew of the space shuttle Columbia for their heroism and spirit, and paying tribute to the sacrifices made by these men and women on behalf of the Nation.

Bill: 108-hres-50
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2003-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Astronautics
Astronauts
Congress
Congressional tributes
Space activities
Space shuttles

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: Honors the seven members of the crew of the space shuttle Columbia for their heroism and spirit and pays tribute to their sacrifices on behalf of the Nation.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science.
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the families of the crew of the space shuttle Columbia, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-51
Sponsor: Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22]
Introduced: 2003-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Astronautics
Astronauts
Congress
Congressional tributes
Space activities
Space shuttles

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives to the families of the crew of the space shuttle Columbia.
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on February 5, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives to the families of the crew of the space shuttle Columbia.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 404 - 0 (Roll no. 19). (text:  CR H307)
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 404 - 0 (Roll no. 19).(text:  CR H307)
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration:  CR H312-313)
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: VOTE POSTPONED - The Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered on the adoption of the resolution. The Chair announced that further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution would be postponed until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous  order of the House.
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with 2 hours of debate on H. Res. 51.
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration:  CR H279-307)
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Mr. DeLay asked unanimous consent to consider with 2 hours of debate equally divided and controlled and the previous question considered as ordered to final adoption without intervening motion.
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members and Delegates to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 108-hres-52
Sponsor: Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]
Introduced: 2003-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Administration
House Agriculture
House Armed Services
House Budget
House Education and the Workforce
House Financial Services
House Government Reform
House International Relations
House Resources
House Science
House Small Business
House Standards of Official Conduct
House Veterans' Affairs
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Elects Members and Delegates to the following House Committees: (1) Agriculture; (2) Armed Services; (3) Budget; (4) Education and the Workforce; (5) Financial Services; (6) Government Reform; (7) House Administration; (8) International Relations; (9) Resources; (10) Science; (11) Small Business; (12) Standards of Official Conduct; and (13) Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on February 5, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates Members and Delegates to the following House Committees: (1) Agriculture; (2) Armed Services; (3) Budget; (4) Education and the Workforce; (5) Financial Services; (6) Government Reform; (7) House Administration; (8) International Relations; (9) Resources; (10) Science; (11) Small Business; (12) Standards of Official Conduct; and (13) Veterans' Affairs.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text:  CR H314)
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text:  CR H314)
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration:  CR H314)
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of sports in fostering the leadership ability and success of women.

Bill: 108-hres-53
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2003-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Government Operations and Politics
Leadership
Special days
Sports and Recreation
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Recognizes the role of women's sports programs in the development of women's leadership skills and supports the goals of Women's Leadership Through Sports Day.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of Federal and State funded in-home care for the elderly.

Bill: 108-hres-54
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2003-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Education
Geriatrics
Higher education
Home care services
Medical economics
Medical education
Nursing
Nursing education
Paramedical personnel
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Federal and State financial assistance for in-home care should be increased to an elderly patient once it is determined that the patient is in need of in-home nursing care; and (2) better treatment and guidelines are required for students and schools who train certified nurse assistants and home health aides.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E129-130)
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-05
text: Introduced in House