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Commending the Louisiana State University Tigers football team for winning the 2003 Bowl Championship Series national championship game, and commending the Southern University Jaguars football team for winning the 2003 SBN Black College National Football Championship.

Bill: 108-hres-496
Sponsor: Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6]
Introduced: 2004-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Black colleges
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Football
Higher education
Louisiana
Minorities
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: 
Commends: (1) the Louisiana State University Tigers football team for winning the 2003 Bowl Championship Series national championship game; and (2) the Southern University Jaguars football team for winning the 2003 SBN Black College National Championship. 

action_date: 2004-02-11
text: 

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

 
Commends: (1) the Louisiana State University Tigers football team for winning the 2003 Bowl Championship Series national championship game; and (2) the Southern University Jaguars football team for winning the 2003 SBN Black College National Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-02-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-02-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H479)
action_date: 2004-02-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H479)
action_date: 2004-02-11
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous  order of the House.
action_date: 2004-02-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 496.
action_date: 2004-02-11
text: Considered by previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H478-482)
action_date: 2004-02-11
text: Consideration initiated by previous order of the House.
action_date: 2004-02-11
text: Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.
action_date: 2004-02-11
text: Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Wake Forest University Demon Deacons field hockey team for winning the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Field Hockey Championship.

Bill: 108-hres-497
Sponsor: Rep. Burr, Richard [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2004-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
North Carolina
Sports and Recreation
White House (Washington, D.C.)

Summary:
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: 
Commends the Wake Forest University Demon Deacons field hockey team for winning the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Field Hockey Championship. 

action_date: 2004-02-04
text: 

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

 
Commends the Wake Forest University Demon Deacons field hockey team for winning the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Field Hockey Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-02-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-02-04
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H364)
action_date: 2004-02-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H364)
action_date: 2004-02-04
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous  order of the House.
action_date: 2004-02-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 497.
action_date: 2004-02-04
text: Considered by previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H364-365)
action_date: 2004-02-04
text: Consideration initiated by previous order of the House.
action_date: 2004-02-04
text: Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.
action_date: 2004-02-04
text: Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Grand Valley State University Lakers football team for winning the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Football National Championship.

Bill: 108-hres-498
Sponsor: Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2]
Introduced: 2004-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Football
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Michigan
Sports and Recreation
White House (Washington, D.C.)

Summary:
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: 
Congratulates the Grand Valley State University Lakers football team for winning the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Football National Championship. 

action_date: 2004-02-04
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Grand Valley State University Lakers football team for winning the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Football National Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-02-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-02-04
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H362)
action_date: 2004-02-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H362)
action_date: 2004-02-04
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous  order of the House.
action_date: 2004-02-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 498.
action_date: 2004-02-04
text: Considered by previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H362-363)
action_date: 2004-02-04
text: Consideration initiated by previous order of the House.
action_date: 2004-02-04
text: Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.
action_date: 2004-02-04
text: Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Communications Commission should vigorously enforce indecency and profanity laws pursuant to the intent of Congress in order to protect children in the United States from indecent and profane programming on broadcast television and radio.

Bill: 108-hres-500
Sponsor: Rep. Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [R-MS-3]
Introduced: 2004-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Child welfare
Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
Federal Communications Commission
Fines (Penalties)
Government Operations and Politics
Governmental investigations
Independent regulatory commissions
Law
Licenses
Pornography
Radio broadcasting
Radio programs
Radio stations
Television and children
Television broadcasting
Television programs
Television stations

Summary:
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: 
Resolves that the Federal Communications Commission should: (1) reverse its Enforcement Bureau's decision of In the Matter of Complaints Against Various Broadcast Licensees Regarding the Airing of the &quot;Golden Globe Awards&quot; of October 3, 2003, which found that no violation of the decency laws or regulations had occurred as a result of the airing of indecent language during the televised broadcast of the Golden Globe Awards; (2) return to vigorously enforcing the indecency and profanity statute pursuant to its declaratory order of In the Matter of a Citizen's Complaint Against Pacifica Foundation StationWBAI, which was affirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court; (3) make every reasonable and lawful effort to protect children from indecent and profane programming; (4) resolve expeditiously all indecency and profanity complaints and consider reviewing such complaints at the full Commission level; (5) aggressively investigate and enforce all indecency and profanity allegations; and (6) reassert its responsibility as defender of the public interest with respect to profane and indecent utterances in broadcast media. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-02-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and supporting Iranians in their daily struggle for democracy and reform, encouraging the Islamic Republic of Iran to conduct open and fair elections, and urging the President of the United States to engage with and support Iranians in their struggle for freedom and democracy.

Bill: 108-hres-501
Sponsor: Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6]
Introduced: 2004-01-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Diplomacy
Election administration
Freedom of the press
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Iran
Iranians
Islamic countries
Law
Middle East and North Africa
Political prisoners
Rule of law
Terrorism
Weapons of mass destruction

Summary:
action_date: 2004-01-23
text: 
Expresses support for Iranians in their struggle for democracy and reform and encourages the Islamic Republic of Iran to conduct open and fair elections. Urges the President of the United States to: (1) support Iranians in their struggle for freedom and democracy; (2) continue to pursue areas of common interest with Iranians while taking an uncompromising stance on terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, and human rights; and (3) use all available diplomatic means to support the Iranian people's demand for an immediate release of political prisoners and freedom of the press.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-01-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-01-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 610) to amend the provisions of title 5, United States Code, to provide for workforce flexibilities and certain Federal personnel provisions relating to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-502
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]
Introduced: 2004-01-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government Operations and Politics
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-01-27
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 610) to amend the provisions of title 5, Unites States Code, to provide for workforce flexibilities and certain Federal personnel provisions relating to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
action_date: 2004-01-27
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 610) to amend the provisions of title 5, Unites States Code, to provide for workforce flexibilities and certain Federal personnel provisions relating to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 

action_date: 2004-01-28
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 610) to amend the provisions of title 5, Unites States Code, to provide for workforce flexibilities and certain Federal personnel provisions relating to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H131)
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H131)
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 502.
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H131-132)
action_date: 2004-01-27
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 140.
action_date: 2004-01-27
text: Rule provides for consideration of S. 610 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 open to amendments.
action_date: 2004-01-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-406, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2004-01-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-406, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2004-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1920) to extend for 6 months the period for which chapter 12 of title 11 of the United States Code is reenacted.

Bill: 108-hres-503
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2004-01-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Finance and Financial Sector
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-01-27
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 1920) to extend for 6 months the period for which chapter 12 of title 11 of the United States Code is reenacted.
action_date: 2004-01-27
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 1920) to extend for six months the period for which chapter 12 of title 11 of the United States Code is reenacted. 

action_date: 2004-01-28
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 1920) to extend for six months the period for which chapter 12 of title 11 of the United States Code is reenacted. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H144)
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H144)
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 503.
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H143-148)
action_date: 2004-01-27
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 141.
action_date: 2004-01-27
text: It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 975 as passed by the House. If the Senate bill, as amended, is passed, then it shall be in order to move that the House insist on its amendment to S. 1920 and request a conference thereon.
action_date: 2004-01-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-407, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2004-01-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-407, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2004-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 108-hres-504
Sponsor: Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-13]
Introduced: 2004-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Financial Services
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: 
Elects a member to the House Committee on Financial Services. 

action_date: 2004-01-28
text: 

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

 
Elects a member to the House Committee on Financial Services. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H223)
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H223)
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H223)
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 108-hres-505
Sponsor: Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22]
Introduced: 2004-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Energy and Commerce
House International Relations
House Science
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: 
Elects Members to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, on International Relations, and on Science.

action_date: 2004-01-28
text: 

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

 
Elects Members to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, on International Relations, and on Science.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H223)
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H223)
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H223)
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

Bill: 108-hres-506
Sponsor: Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13]
Introduced: 2004-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Access to health care
Eating disorders
Health
Medical research
Science, Technology, Communications
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-02-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E69)
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the anniversary of the accident that cost the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia their lives, and extending heartfelt sympathy to their families.

Bill: 108-hres-507
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2004-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Astronautics
Astronauts
Congress
Congressional tributes
Families
Space activities
Space shuttles

Summary:
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives offers its gratitude to the seven Space Shuttle Columbia astronauts and its heartfelt sympathy to their families on the anniversary of their loss, with the reassurance that this sacrifice will not have been made in vain, but will strengthen this Nation's resolve to continue their journey of discovery.

action_date: 2004-02-03
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 offers its gratitude to the seven Space Shuttle Columbia astronauts and its heartfelt sympathy to their families on the anniversary of their loss, with the reassurance that this sacrifice will not have been made in vain, but will strengthen this Nation's resolve to continue their journey of discovery.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-02-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-02-03
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 12). (text: CR H258)
action_date: 2004-02-03
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): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 12).(text: CR H258)
action_date: 2004-02-03
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H276)
action_date: 2004-02-03
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: 2004-02-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 507.
action_date: 2004-02-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H258-263)
action_date: 2004-02-03
text: Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science.
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education.

Bill: 108-hres-508
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2004-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congressional tributes
Desegregation in education
Education
Elementary and secondary education
History
Law
Supreme Court decisions

Summary:
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: 
Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education (in which the Court determined that segregated schools are not equal, a decision that led to the desegregation of public schools).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-01-28
text: Introduced in House