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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the October 3, 2003, order released by the Federal Communications Commission's Enforcement Bureau in response to complaints regarding the broadcast of program material that contained indecent language.

Bill: 108-hres-482
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2003-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Administrative procedure
Child welfare
Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
Federal Communications Commission
Independent regulatory commissions
Law
Pornography
Radio broadcasting
Standards
Television broadcasting

Summary:
action_date: 2003-12-08
text: 
Resolves that: (1) the House of Representatives (House) does not support the lowering of standards or the weakening of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) prohibiting obscene and indecent broadcasts to allow network or other communications to use language that is indecent or vulgar; (2) the FCC has a responsibility to utilize its enforcement authority to maintain those rules; and (3) the House will not allow the FCC to permit intrusion upon the family's ability to raise their children in an environment that is not inundated with indecent or profane language on our public airwaves.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
action_date: 2003-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2003-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Pledging continued United States support for the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and democratic and economic reforms of the Republic of Georgia.

Bill: 108-hres-483
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2003-12-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Central Asia
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crisis management
Democracy
Foreign leaders
Georgia (Republic)
Government Operations and Politics
Opposition (Political science)
Patriotism
Peace
Public demonstrations

Summary:
action_date: 2003-12-08
text: 
Congratulates Eduard Shevardnadze, the former President of the Republic of Georgia, and the leaders of the political opposition for their courage and patriotism in dealing with the recent political crisis in Georgia peacefully and bloodlessly. Calls upon: (1) the interim government to conduct free, fair and open elections; and (2) the President of the United States to urge all sectors of Georgian society to respect and preserve the free exercise of the essential elements of democracy . 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
action_date: 2003-12-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
action_date: 2003-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Governments of India and Pakistan for improved diplomatic relations between the two countries, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hres-484
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2003-12-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armistices
Aviation agreements
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy
Diplomats
India
International cooperation
Motor buses
Pakistan
South Asia
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2003-12-08
text: 
Commends the Governments of India and Pakistan for improved diplomatic relations between the two countries and applauds them for their efforts to improve relations and reduce tensions. Calls on both Governments to continue working together to solve mutual problems and view each other as regional partners.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" should be established.

Bill: 108-hres-485
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-39]
Introduced: 2003-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Special days
Veterans Day
Vietnam veterans

Summary:
action_date: 2003-12-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a &quot;Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day&quot; to honor those members of the U.S. armed forces who served in Vietnam.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-12-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.

Bill: 108-hres-486
Sponsor: Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22]
Introduced: 2004-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional sessions
Congressional-executive relations
Government Operations and Politics
Presidential messages

Summary:
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Provides for appointment of a House of Representatives committee joined with a Senate committee to notify the President that a quorum of each House has assembled.
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: 

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

 
Provides for appointment of a House of Representatives committee joined with a Senate committee to notify the President that a quorum of each House has assembled. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2)
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H2)
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2)
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Introduced in House
To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled.

Bill: 108-hres-487
Sponsor: Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22]
Introduced: 2004-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional sessions
House of Representatives
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that a quorum of the House is present and that the House is ready to proceed with business.
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: 

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

 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that a quorum of the House is present and that the House is ready to proceed with business. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3)
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3)
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3)
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the hour of meeting of the House.

Bill: 108-hres-488
Sponsor: Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22]
Introduced: 2004-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional sessions
House of Representatives
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Fixes the daily hour of meeting for the House of Representatives for the second session of the 108th Congress.
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Fixes the daily hour of meeting for the House of Representatives for the second session of the 108th Congress. Sets the daily hour, until Monday, May 31,2004, at: (1) 2 p.m. on Mondays; (2) 12 noon on Tuesdays; and (3) 10 a.m. on all other days of the week.
 
Sets the daily hour from Monday, May 31, 2004, until the end of the second session, at: (1) 12 noon on Mondays; (2) 10 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; and (3) 9 a.m. on all other days of the week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3)
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3)
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3)
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Introduced in House
Stating the agreement of the House of Representatives with the sentiment expressed by the Senate in Senate Resolution 281.

Bill: 108-hres-489
Sponsor: Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12]
Introduced: 2004-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
Illinois
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: 
Agrees with the sentiment expressed by the Senate in Senate Resolution 281 (expressing sorrow at the death of former Senator Paul Simon of Illinois).

action_date: 2004-01-21
text: 

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

 
Agrees with the sentiment expressed by the Senate in Senate Resolution 281 (expressing sorrow at the death of former Senator Paul Simon of Illinois).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 5). (text: CR H52)
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 5).(text: CR H52)
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H60)
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 489.
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H52-57)
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Mr. Doolittle moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and commending the achievements of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and Cornell University in conducting the Mars Exploration Rover mission, and recognizing the importance of space exploration.

Bill: 108-hres-490
Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]
Introduced: 2004-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Colleges
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Engineers
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Interplanetary flight
Laboratories
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
New York State
Planets
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientists
Space activities
Space exploration
Spacecraft

Summary:
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: 
Commends the engineers, scientists, and technicians of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Cornell University for their years of effort leading up to the successful entry, descent, landing, and operation of the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit on the Martian surface on January 3, 2004.
 
Recognizes the importance of the exploration of space.
 
Honors the achievements of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and Cornell University in expanding our comprehension of the universe and fulfilling the human need to explore and understand.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 0 (Roll no. 4). (text: CR H48)
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 0 (Roll no. 4).(text: CR H48)
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H59-60)
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 490.
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H48-52)
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Mr. Rohrabacher moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science.
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Introduced in House
Honoring individuals who are mentors and supporting efforts to recruit more mentors.

Bill: 108-hres-491
Sponsor: Rep. Osborne, Tom [R-NE-3]
Introduced: 2004-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Mentoring
Social Welfare
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: 
Praises those individuals who have already given their time to mentor a child, and supports efforts to recruit more mentors in the United States.

action_date: 2004-01-21
text: 

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

 
Praises those individuals who have already given their time to mentor a child and supports efforts to recruit more mentors in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-01-21
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. 3). (text: CR H44)
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 3).(text: CR H44)
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H58-59)
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 491.
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H44-48)
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Mr. Osborne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools.

Bill: 108-hres-492
Sponsor: Rep. Vitter, David [R-LA-1]
Introduced: 2004-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Catholic Church
Church and education
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Private schools
Religion
Religious education
Secondary education
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: 
Supports the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event co-sponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and established to recognize the vital contributions of America's thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools.
 
Congratulates Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers across the Nation for their ongoing contributions to education, and for the key role they play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for this Nation.

action_date: 2004-01-21
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event co-sponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the vital contributions of America's thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools.
 
Congratulates Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers across the Nation for their ongoing contributions to education and for the key role they play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for this Nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 1 (Roll no. 2). (text: CR H40)
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 1 (Roll no. 2).(text: CR H40)
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H58)
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 492.
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H40-44)
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Mr. Boehner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota, football team on winning the 2003 NCAA Division III Football National Championship.

Bill: 108-hres-493
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Mark R. [R-MN-6]
Introduced: 2004-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Football
Higher education
Minnesota
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: 
Congratulates the St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota, football team on winning the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III 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 St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota, football team on winning the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III 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 H365)
action_date: 2004-02-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H365)
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. 493.
action_date: 2004-02-04
text: Considered by previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H365)
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: 2004-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Introduced in House
To create a select committee to investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts to conduct activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to fight the war on terrorism.

Bill: 108-hres-494
Sponsor: Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2]
Introduced: 2004-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Afghanistan
Armed Forces and National Security
Auditing
Competitive bidding
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional hearings
Congressional investigations
Congressional reorganization
Crime and Law Enforcement
Defense contracts
Defense procurement
EBB Terrorism
Finance and Financial Sector
Fines (Penalties)
Government Operations and Politics
Government contractors
Government ethics
Government procurement
International Affairs
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Law
Middle East and North Africa
Military operations
Money laundering
South Asia
Standards
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: 
Creates a select committee in the House of Representatives to investigate the awarding and carrying out of Government contracts to conduct activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to fight the war on terrorism. Directs the committee to make recommendations regarding: (1) bidding, contracting, and auditing standards; (2) oversight procedures; (3) forms of payment and safeguards against money laundering; (4) accountability of contractors and Government procurement officials; and (5) penalties for violations and abuses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-01-20
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 108-hres-495
Sponsor: Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-13]
Introduced: 2004-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Energy and Commerce
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: 
Elects a minority Member to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

action_date: 2004-01-21
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 Committee on Energy and Commerce.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H61)
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H61)
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H61)
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-01-21
text: Introduced in House