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Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the Earth Liberation Front and ecological terrorism.

Bill: 108-hconres-126
Sponsor: Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3]
Introduced: 2003-03-27 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Criminal investigation
Destruction of property
EBB Terrorism
Emergency Management
Environmental Protection
Environmental protection groups
Federal-local relations
Federal-state relations
Fire fighters
Government Operations and Politics
International Affairs
Landowners
Law enforcement officers
Police
Press
Prosecution
Right of property
Terrorism
Victims of terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-27
text: Condemns the Earth Liberation Front and its adoption of terrorist tactics that destroy private property and endanger the lives of private property owners, government officials, law enforcement, and firefighters.
Urges the Attorney General and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to: (1) seek to investigate and punish the actions of the Earth Liberation Front and its supporters; (2) pursue Earth Liberation Front as a terrorist organization and work closely with State and local law enforcement to combat it and its destruction of private property; and (3) continue to exhaust all resources in the fight against all forms of terrorism, foreign and domestic.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2003-03-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2003-03-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-27
text: Introduced in House
Declaring that the provision of humanitarian assistance, including United States agricultural products, for Iraq is in the national security interest of the United States.

Bill: 108-hconres-127
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2003-03-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Agricultural assistance
Agriculture and Food
Armed Forces and National Security
Buy American
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Department of Defense
Economic assistance
Flags of convenience
Food relief
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
International relief
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Marine transportation
Middle East and North Africa
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-27
text: Commends the Department of Defense (DOD) for recognizing the need for the delivery of humanitarian and reconstruction assistance for Iraq through DOD's Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance. Declares that the provision of humanitarian assistance, including U.S. agricultural commodities, for Iraq is in the national security interest of the United States and that such assistance should be transported on U.S.-flag vessels.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-27
text: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, 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: 2003-03-27
text: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, 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: 2003-03-27
text: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, 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: 2003-03-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E683)
action_date: 2003-03-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing appreciation for the longstanding support and friendship of the people and Government of the United Kingdom.

Bill: 108-hconres-129
Sponsor: Rep. Vitter, David [R-LA-1]
Introduced: 2003-03-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Europe
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
International military forces
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Leadership
Middle East and North Africa
Military operations
Military personnel
United Kingdom
War

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-27
text: Declares that Congress: (1) is grateful for the support of the people and the Government of the United Kingdom; (2) commends Prime Minister Tony Blair for his steadfast friendship, resolute leadership, and unwavering support; (3) commends the bravery and courage of the British military that stand together with U.S. and coalition forces in the current engagement in Iraq; and (4) hopes that this unique bond of friendship between the two countries continues in perpetuity.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
action_date: 2003-03-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-03-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-27
text: Introduced in House
Fair Play-Equal Access in Membership Resolution

Bill: 108-hconres-130
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2003-03-31 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Associations, institutions, etc.
Congress
Congressional ethics
Federal officials
Government Operations and Politics
Government ethics
Judges
Judicial ethics
Law
Members of Congress
Minorities
Presidential ethics
Racial discrimination
Sex discrimination
Vice Presidents
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-31
text: Fair Play-Equal Access in Membership Resolution - Expresses the sense of the Congress that neither the President, the Vice-President, nor any Member of Congress, justice or judge of the United States, or political appointee in the executive branch should belong to a club that discriminates on the basis of sex or race.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2003-04-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-03-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Judiciary, 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: 2003-03-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Judiciary, 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: 2003-03-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Judiciary, 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: 2003-03-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Judiciary, 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: 2003-03-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-31
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that student travel is a vital component of the educational process.

Bill: 108-hconres-131
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2003-03-31 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Higher education
Right to travel
Secondary education
Student transportation
Transportation and Public Works
Travel

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-31
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that student travel: (1) is a vital component of the educational process; and (2) should be encouraged so that Americans, young and old, can participate in travel, the perfect freedom.
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of Congress that student travel: (1) is a vital component of the educational process; and (2) should be encouraged so that Americans, young and old, can participate in travel, the perfect freedom. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8328)
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8328)
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 131.
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8328-8329)
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Mr. Porter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2003-04-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
action_date: 2003-03-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2003-03-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-31
text: Introduced in House
Calling upon all United States citizens to support the efforts and activities of the National SAFE KIDS Campaign to prevent unintentional childhood injuries.

Bill: 108-hconres-132
Sponsor: Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8]
Introduced: 2003-03-31 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Accident prevention
Child health
Child safety
Emergency Management
Health

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-31
text: Calls upon all U.S. citizens to support the efforts and activities of the National SAFE KIDS Campaign to prevent unintentional childhood injuries.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2003-03-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2003-03-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-31
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the concern of Congress over Russian and Syrian actions in support of Iraq.

Bill: 108-hconres-133
Sponsor: Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]
Introduced: 2003-04-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arms sales
Boundaries
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Crime and Law Enforcement
Emigration
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Immigration
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military and naval supplies
Military assistance
Military operations
Military personnel
Officer personnel
President and foreign policy
Russia
Sanctions (International law)
State-sponsored terrorism
Syria
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-01
text: 
Condemns: (1) the Syrian Government's actions in transferring military equipment to the terrorist government of Iraq at a time when coalition forces are fighting to liberate the Iraqi people, and demands that such transfers cease immediately; (2) Syria's policy of allowing terrorists to cross its border to fight for the regime of Saddam Hussein; and (3) the failure of the Russian Federation to intercede and prevent Russian private entities from engaging in the sale of lethal military weapons and other military goods to the terrorist government of Iraq.
 
Demands that Syria and all other states bordering Iraq prevent the crossing into Iraq of Iraqi or non-Iraqi individuals or groups who intend to fight in support of the regime of Saddam Hussein and the emigration from Iraq of Iraqi soldiers or officials affiliated with such regime. Declares that any state that continues to assist the Saddam Hussein regime will be seen by the U.S. people as opposing the vital interests of the United States and that there should be the most severe consequences for the future relations between the United States and such state.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-04-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-01
text: Introduced in House
Acknowledging the deepening relationship between the United States and the Republic of Djibouti and recognizing Djibouti's role in combating terrorism.

Bill: 108-hconres-134
Sponsor: Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-40]
Introduced: 2003-04-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Djibouti
EBB Terrorism
Economic assistance
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Labor and Employment
Middle East and North Africa
Military agreements
Military bases
Military training
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-01
text: 
Acknowledges the deepening relationship between the United States and the Republic of Djibouti and recognizes the support and assistance it has provided in combating terrorism. Applauds the Republic of Djibouti for welcoming the presence of U.S. military forces for training and other purposes, and encourages expanded relations between the two countries on issues of importance to the both of them, including assistance programs aimed at promoting economic development in Djibouti.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-06-04
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2003-06-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.
action_date: 2003-06-04
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-04-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-04-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that secondary schools should begin classes no earlier than 8:30 in the morning.

Bill: 108-hconres-135
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2003-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Elementary and secondary education
School administration
Secondary education
Time

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: Expresses the sense of the Congress that secondary schools should begin classes no earlier than 8: 30 in the morning.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E649)
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-02
text: Introduced in House
Providing that NATO should play a greater role in promoting security in Afghanistan, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hconres-136
Sponsor: Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]
Introduced: 2003-04-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Appropriations
Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional reporting requirements
Congressional-executive relations
Democracy
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International military forces
Military assistance
NATO military forces
Peace
Peacekeeping forces
South Asia
Treaties
War relief
Women
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: 
Urges the United States to support any proposal that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) play a greater role in fostering security throughout Afghanistan. Declares that Congress believes that NATO can and should participate more fully in increasing the security and stability in Afghanistan to ensure the successful transition, as outlined in the Bonn Agreement of December 5, 2001, to a peaceful and democratic national government, representative of all its peoples, safe and secure with its neighbors, respectful of human rights (particularly women's rights), and a model for other countries. Urges Congress to fully fund the authorization in the Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002 for the expansion of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) with the flexibility to utilize those funds for an expanded ISAF or to support a new NATO role in Afghanistan, or both.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. (consideration: CR S9141-9142; text of measure as introduced: CR S9141)
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E676)
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Safety in Numbers Month.

Bill: 108-hconres-137
Sponsor: Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2]
Introduced: 2003-04-03 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Emergency Management
Emergency medicine
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Identification devices
Rescue work
Signs and signboards
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of a National Safety in Numbers Month (to educate people about the importance of ensuring that their street address is clearly marked).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing the printing of the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-2005.

Bill: 108-hconres-138
Sponsor: Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18]
Introduced: 2003-04-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Biography
Congressional publications
Congressional publicity
Directories
Government Operations and Politics
Members of Congress
Printing

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-07
text: Requires printing of a revised edition of the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress for the period ending with the 108th Congress.
action_date: 2003-05-06
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on April 7, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Requires printing of a revised edition of the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress for the period ending with the 108th Congress.
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on April 7, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Requires printing of a revised edition of the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress for the period ending with the 108th Congress.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5978)
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5978)
action_date: 2003-05-07
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2003-05-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-05-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text:  CR H3650)
action_date: 2003-05-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text:  CR H3650)
action_date: 2003-05-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 138.
action_date: 2003-05-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration:  CR H3650-3651)
action_date: 2003-05-06
text: Mr. Mica moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-04-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2003-04-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-07
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing printing of the brochures entitled "How Our Laws Are Made" and "Our American Government", the publication entitled "Our Flag", the document-sized, annotated version of the United States Constitution, and the pocket version of the United States Constitution.

Bill: 108-hconres-139
Sponsor: Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18]
Introduced: 2003-04-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Commemorations
Congressional publications
Flags
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
Law
Legislative procedure
Printing

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-07
text: Authorizes the printing of the following brochures as House documents: (1) the 2003 revised editions of "How Our Laws Are Made," "Our American Government," and "Our Flag"; and (2) the 2003 document-sized, annotated version of the U.S. Constitution and the 21st edition of the pocket version.
action_date: 2003-05-06
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on April 7, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Authorizes the printing of the following brochures as House documents: (1) the 2003 revised editions of "How Our Laws Are Made," "Our American Government," and "Our Flag"; and (2) the 2003 document-sized, annotated version of the U.S. Constitution and the 21st edition of the pocket version.
action_date: 2003-06-20
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Authorizes the printing of the following brochures as House documents: (1) the 2003 revised editions of "How Our Laws Are Made," "Our American Government," and "Our Flag"; and (2) the 2003 document-sized, annotated version of the U.S. Constitution and the 21st edition of the pocket version.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-23
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-06-20
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8316)
action_date: 2003-06-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8316)
action_date: 2003-05-07
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2003-05-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-05-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text:  CR H3648-3649)
action_date: 2003-05-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text:  CR H3648-3649)
action_date: 2003-05-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 139.
action_date: 2003-05-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration:  CR H3648-3650)
action_date: 2003-05-06
text: Mr. Mica moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-04-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2003-04-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-04-07
text: Introduced in House