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

Bill: 108-hres-678
Sponsor: Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-13]
Introduced: 2004-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Resources
House Veterans' Affairs
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: 
Elects a minority Member to the House Committees on Resources and on Veterans Affairs. 

action_date: 2004-06-16
text: 

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

 
Elects a minority Member to the House Committees on Resources and on Veterans Affairs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4207)
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4207)
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4207)
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Detroit Pistons on winning the 2004 National Basketball Association Championship.

Bill: 108-hres-679
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2004-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Basketball
Congress
Congressional tributes
Michigan
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) congratulates the Detroit Pistons for winning the 2004 National Basketball Association (NBA) Championship and for their outstanding performance during the entire 2003-2004 season; and (2) recognizes the achievements of all the players, coaches, and staff of the Pistons, who were instrumental in helping the Pistons win a third NBA Championship.

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: (1) congratulates the Detroit Pistons for winning the 2004 National Basketball Association (NBA) Championship and for their outstanding performance during the entire 2003-2004 season; and (2) recognizes the achievements of all the players, coaches, and staff of the Pistons, who were instrumental in helping the Pistons win a third NBA Championship.


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 voice vote. (text: CR H4607-4608)
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 voice vote.(text: CR H4607-4608)
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 679.
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4607-4610)
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4176, E1138)
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Introduced in House
To urge the resolution of claims related to the confiscation of certain property by the Government of Italy.

Bill: 108-hres-680
Sponsor: Rep. Gibbons, Jim [R-NV-2]
Introduced: 2004-06-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Compensation (Law)
Diplomacy
Europe
Expropriation
Government liability (International law)
International claims
Italy
Law
Treaties

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Government of Italy should fulfill the requirements of the Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation between the United States and the Italian Republic with respect to the property of Mr. Pier Talenti that was confiscated by Italy, and make reasonable efforts to resolve Mr. Talenti's claims; and (2) the Secretary of State should continue to press the Government of Italy to resolve Mr. Talenti's claims, and take any further measures that could assist Mr. Talenti in receiving such compensation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4520) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove impediments in such Code and make our manufacturing, service, and high-technology businesses and workers more competitive and productive both at home and abroad.

Bill: 108-hres-681
Sponsor: Rep. Reynolds, Thomas M. [R-NY-26]
Introduced: 2004-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 4520, the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004.
action_date: 2004-06-17
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 H.R. 4520, the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-06-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 195 (Roll no. 257). (text: CR H4295)
action_date: 2004-06-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 195 (Roll no. 257).(text: CR H4295)
action_date: 2004-06-17
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 193 (Roll no. 256). (consideration: CR H4304-4305)
action_date: 2004-06-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 681.
action_date: 2004-06-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4295-4305)
action_date: 2004-06-17
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 189.
action_date: 2004-06-17
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4520 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: 2004-06-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-549, by Mr. Reynolds.
action_date: 2004-06-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-549, by Mr. Reynolds.
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideas of National Time Out Day to promote the adoption of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization's universal protocol for preventing errors in the operating room.

Bill: 108-hres-682
Sponsor: Rep. Udall, Mark [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2004-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Accreditation (Medical care)
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Human engineering
Nurses
Preventive medicine
Quality of care
Special days
Surgeons
Surgery

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideas of National Time Out Day to promote the adoption of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations' universal protocol for preventing errors in the operating room.
 
Congratulates perioperative nurses and representatives of surgical teams for working together to reduce medical errors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1181)
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4613) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005.

Bill: 108-hres-683
Sponsor: Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9]
Introduced: 2004-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4613) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005.
action_date: 2004-06-21
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 (H.R. 4613) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005. 

action_date: 2004-06-22
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 (H.R. 4613) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 197 (Roll no. 280). (text: CR H4674)
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 197 (Roll no. 280).(text: CR H4674)
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 196 (Roll no. 279). (consideration: CR H4682-4683)
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 683.
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4674-4683)
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 192.
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: The amendment printed in 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. Upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order, any rule of the House to the contrary notwithstanding, to consider concurrent resolutions providing for adjournment of the House and Senate during the month of July.
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-559, by Mrs. Myrick.
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-559, by Mrs. Myrick.
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Honoring David Scott Tidmarsh, the 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion.

Bill: 108-hres-684
Sponsor: Rep. Chocola, Chris [R-IN-2]
Introduced: 2004-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Academic performance
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Educational tests
Elementary and secondary education
English language
Government Operations and Politics
Indiana
Students

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: 
Congratulates David Scott Tidmarsh on his mastery of the English language, culminating in his correctly spelling &quot;autochthonous&quot; in Round 15, and becoming the 77th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee champion.

action_date: 2004-07-12
text: 

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

 
Congratulates David Scott Tidmarsh on his mastery of the English language, culminating in his correctly spelling &quot;autochthonous&quot; in Round 15, and becoming the 77th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee champion.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-07-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5480)
action_date: 2004-07-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5480)
action_date: 2004-07-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 684.
action_date: 2004-07-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5480-5481)
action_date: 2004-07-12
text: Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-07-08
text: Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization Discharged.
action_date: 2004-07-08
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-07-08
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2004-07-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to eliminate torture in all countries, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-687
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Introduced: 2004-06-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arrest
Caregivers
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Crime and Law Enforcement
Detention of persons
Families
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
Government contractors
Health
Human rights
Iraq compilation
Labor and Employment
Military training
Police training
Prisoners' rights
Special days
Torture
Treaties
United Nations
Victims of crimes
War crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: 
States that the House of Representatives: (1) recognizes the United Nations International Day in Support of the Victims of Torture and expresses support for all victims (and families) of torture and other forms of cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment or punishment who are struggling to overcome such practices' physical scars and psychological effects; (2) condemns the use of torture and other forms of cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment or punishment in the United States and all countries; (3) encourages the training of law enforcement and military personnel and private contractors in the prevention of torture and other forms of cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment or punishment; (4) reaffirms the commitment of the United States to eliminate torture in all countries and to ensure that no individual in the employment of the United States Government or under contract with the United States Government engages in torture or any act of physical or mental abuse that is cruel, inhumane, or degrading; and (5) reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Convention Against Torture, the Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2003, the prohibitions against war crimes in title 18, Untied States Code, and any international convention or law that protects individuals from torture or other cruel, inhumane, or degrading punishment or treatment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Government of Portugal and the Portuguese people for their long-standing friendship, stalwart leadership, and unwavering support of the United States in the effort to combat international terrorism.

Bill: 108-hres-688
Sponsor: Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-21]
Introduced: 2004-06-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
EBB Terrorism
Europe
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military operations
Military personnel
Portugal
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: 
States that the House of Representatives: (1) is grateful for the support of the people and Government of Portugal; (2) commends the Government of Portugal and the Portuguese people for their friendship, leadership, and support; (3) commends the bravery of all members of the Portuguese armed forces who have participated in the effort to bring an end to international terrorism; and (4) expects the unique friendship between the United States and Portugal to continue.

action_date: 2004-07-14
text: 
States that the House of Representatives: (1) is grateful for the support of the people and Government of Portugal; (2) commends the Government of Portugal and the Portuguese people for their friendship, leadership, and support; (3) commends the bravery of all members of the Portuguese armed forces who have participated in the effort to bring an end to international terrorism; and (4) expects the unique friendship between the United States and Portugal to continue.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5763)
action_date: 2004-07-14
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 H5763)
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 688.
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5763-5765)
action_date: 2004-07-14
text: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Creating a select committee to investigate the abuses of detainees held in United States custody in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, or any operation within the Global War on Terrorism, in particular those abuses that have been documented by thousands of photographs and on video at Abu Ghraib prison.

Bill: 108-hres-690
Sponsor: Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-30]
Introduced: 2004-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Afghanistan
Armed Forces and National Security
Caribbean area
Central Intelligence Agency
Charities
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional committees
Congressional investigations
Congressional reorganization
Congressional-executive relations
Crime and Law Enforcement
Cuba
Department of Defense
Department of Justice
Department of State
Executive Office of the President
Government Operations and Politics
Government attorneys
Government contractors
Human rights
International Affairs
International law
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Latin America
Law
Middle East and North Africa
Military and naval offenses
Military command and control
Military intelligence
Military occupation
Military operations
Nongovernmental organizations
Prison administration
Prisoners of war
Prisoners' rights
Social Welfare
South Asia
Terrorism
Torture
Treaties

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-23
text: 
Creates the Select Committee to Investigate Detainee Abuses to conduct a full and complete investigation of the abuses of detainees held in U.S. custody in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, or any operation within the Global War on Terrorism, in particular those documented abuses at Abu Ghraib prison, and to make appropriate findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives.
 
Requires the Select Committee to assess, analyze, and evaluate relevant persons, policies, procedures, reports, and events during the course of its investigation, including but not limited to those specified in this Resolution.
 
Sets forth procedures and authorities of the Select Committee.
 
Requires the Select Committee to submit its final report to the House within six months of adoption of this Resolution and to cease to exist one month thereafter.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2004-06-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-06-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4663) to amend part C of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to extend the discretionary spending limits and pay-as-you-go through fiscal year 2009.

Bill: 108-hres-692
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2004-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-23
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4663) to amend part C of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) to extend the discretionary spending limits and pay-as-you-go through fiscal year 2009.
action_date: 2004-06-24
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 (H.R. 4663) to amend part C of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) to extend the discretionary spending limits and pay-as-you-go through fiscal year 2009.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-06-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 197 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4898)
action_date: 2004-06-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 197 (Roll no. 303).(text: CR H4898)
action_date: 2004-06-24
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 197 (Roll no. 302). (consideration: CR H4905-4908, H4922-4923)
action_date: 2004-06-24
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4922-4923)
action_date: 2004-06-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 692.
action_date: 2004-06-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4898-4908)
action_date: 2004-06-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 194.
action_date: 2004-06-24
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4663 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. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2004-06-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-566, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2004-06-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-566, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2004-06-23
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-693
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2004-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-23
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII to provide for consideration of H.R. 4614 (FY 2005 energy and water development appropriations).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 195.
action_date: 2004-06-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-567, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2004-06-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-567, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2004-06-23
text: Introduced in House