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Legislation
2003 Legislative BulletinsAnalysis of legislation considered on the House floor:
December 8, 2003:
S. 811-American Dream Downpayment Act; S. 1680-Defense Production Act Reauthorization of 2003 ; H.R. 1006-Captive Wildlife Safety Act ; H.R. 622-Coconino/Tonto National Forest Land Exchange Act ; H.R. 1012-Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2003 ; H.R. 100-Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
November 21, 2003:
H.R. 135-Twenty-First Century Water Commission Act; H.R. 2584-To provide for the conveyance to the Utrok Atoll local government of a decommissioned National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ship; H.Res. 453-Condemning the terrorist attacks in Istanbul, Turkey, on November 15, 2003, expressing condolences to the families of the individuals murdered and expressing sympathies to the individuals injured in the terrorist attacks, and standing in solidarity with Turkey in the fight against terrorism; H.R. 3181-Predisaster Mitigation Program Reauthorization Act; H.Con.Res. 206-Supporting the National Marrow Donor Program and other bone marrow donor programs and encouraging Americans to learn about the importance of bone marrow donation; H.R. 1964-Highlands Stewardship Act; S. 1152- United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2003; S. 1156-Veterans Health Care, Capital Asset, and Business Improvement Act of 2003; Addendum: H.R. 1904-Healthy Forests Restoration Act (Conference Report)
November 20, 2003:
H.J.Res. 78-Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004; H.R. 2417-Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004; H.R. 253-Two Floods and You Are Out of the Taxpayers' Pocket Act; S. 189-21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act; H.R. 2297-Veterans Benefits Act of 2003; H.J.Res. 63-Compact of Free Association Amendments Act; H.R. 1828-Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act; H.Con.Res. 209-A concurrent resolution commending the signing of the United States-Adriatic Charter, a charter of partnership among the United States, Albania, Croatia, and The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; S. 1657-To amend section 44921 of title 49, United States Code, to provide for the arming of cargo pilots against terrorism; H.R. 3521-Tax Relief Extension Act of 2003
November 19, 2003:
H.Con.Res. 288 - Honoring Seeds of Peace for its promotion of understanding, reconciliation, acceptance, coexistence, and peace among youth from the Middle East and other regions of conflict; H.Res. 423-Recognizing the 5th anniversary of the signing of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 and urging a renewed commitment to eliminating violations of the internationally recognized right to freedom of religion and protecting fundamental human rights; H.Res. 393-Commending Afghan women for their participation in Afghan government and civil society, encouraging the inclusion of Afghan women in the political and economic life of Afghanistan, and advocating the protection of Afghan women's rights in the Afghanistan Constitution; H.Con.Res. 83-Honoring the victims of the Cambodian genocide that took place from April 1975 to January 1979; H.R. 1813-Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2003; S. 1824-Overseas Private Investment Corporation Amendment Act of 2003; H.R. 3140-Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act; H.R. 2218-To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the regulation of noncorrective contact lens as medical devices; S. 286-Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Preventions Act of 2003; S.Con.Res. 48 -A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Epilepsy Awareness Month" and urging funding for epilepsy research and service programs; S. 650-Pediatric Research Equity Act of 2003; S. 1685-Basic Pilot Extension Act of 2003; S. 1720-To provide for Federal court proceedings in Plano, Texas; H.R. 482-Florida National Forest Land Management Act of 2003; H.R. 253-Two Floods and You Are Out of the Taxpayers' Pocket Act; Addendum: H.R. 2420-Mutual Funds Integrity and Fee Transparency Act of 2003
November 18, 2003:
H.Res. 411-Expressing the sense of the House that John Wooden should be honored for his contributions to sports and education; H.Res. 391-Congratulating the University of Illinois Fighting Illini men's tennis team for its successful season; H.R. 1006-Captive Wildlife Safety Act; H.R. 1204-To amend the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to establish requirements for the award of concessions in the National Wildlife Refuge System and to provide for maintenance and repair of properties located in the System by concessionaires authorized to use such properties; H.R. 1651-Sierra National Forest Land Exchange Act; H.R. 2907-Northern Arizona National Forest Land Exchange Act; H.R. 280-National Aviation Heritage Area Act; S. 254-Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park Addition Act; H.R. 1189 - To increase the waiver requirement for certain local matching requirements for grants provided to American Samoa, Guam, the Virgin Islands, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; H.Con.Res. 313 - To urge the President, on behalf of the United States, to present the Presidential Medal of Freedom to His Holiness, Pope John Paul II, in recognition of his significant, enduring, and historic contributions to the causes of freedom, human dignity, and peace and to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of His Holiness' inauguration of his ministry as Bishop of Rome and Supreme Pastor of the Catholic Church; H.R. 2130 - To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 650 Kinderkamack Road in River Edge, New Jersey, as the "New Bridge Landing Post Office"; S. 1718 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3710 West 73rd Terrace in Prairie Village, Kansas, as the "Senator James B. Pearson Post Office"; S. 867 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 710 Wick Lane in Billings, Montana, as the "Ronald Reagan Post Office Building"; H.Con.Res. 69 - Expressing the sense of Congress that Althea Gibson should be recognized for her ground-breaking achievements in athletics and her commitment to ending racial discrimination and prejudice within the world of sports; H.Con.Res. 320 - Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the importance of motorsports; H.R. 3287 - To award congressional gold medals posthumously on behalf of Reverend Joseph A. DeLaine, Harry and Eliza Briggs, and Levi Pearson in recognition of their contributions to the Nation as pioneers in the effort to desegregate public schools that led directly to the landmark desegregation case of Brown et al. v. the Board of Education of Topeka et al; H.R. 3491 - National Museum of African-American History and Culture Act; Berkley Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1-Medicare Prescription Drug Modernization Act of 2003; Kennedy (RI) Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 2660-Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004; FY 04 Energy Water Conference Report Policy Brief: H.R. 2754
November 17, 2003:
S.J.Res. 22-Recognizing the Agricultural Research Service of the Department of Agriculture for 50 years of outstanding service to the Nation through agricultural research; H.R. 1367-To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a loan repayment program regarding the provision of veterinary services in shortage situations; H.R. 3217-To provide for the conveyance of several small parcels of National Forest System land in the Apalachicola National Forest, Florida, to resolve boundary discrepancies involving the Mt. Trial Primitive Baptist Church of Wakulla County, Florida; H.R. 3157-To provide for the designation of a Department of Agriculture disaster liaison to assist State and local employees of the Department in coordination with other disaster agencies in response to a federal declared disaster area as a result of a disaster; H.R. 2304-To resolve boundary conflicts in the vicinity of the Mark Twain National Forest in Barry and Stone Counties, Missouri, that resulted from private landowner reliance on a subsequent Federal survey; H.R. 3353 - George Henry White Post Office Building Designation Act; S. 1590 -James E. Davis Post Office Building Redesignation Act; H.R. 3300 - Walter F. Ehrnfelt, Jr. Post Office Building Designation Act; H.R. 3185 - Hugh Gregg Post Office Building Designation Act; S.J.Res. 18 - Commending the Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government during the past 25 years; H.Con.Res. 299 - Honoring Mr. Sargent Shriver for his dedication and service to the United States of America, for his service in the United States Navy, and for his lifetime of work as an ambassador for the poor and powerless citizens of the United States of America, and for other purposes; H.R. 3198-John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2003; H.R. 1274-To direct the Administrator of General Services to convey to Fresno County, California, the existing Federal courthouse in that county; S. 1066-A bill to correct a technical error from Unit T-07 of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System; H.R. 1648-Carpinteria and Montecito Water Distribution Systems Conveyance Act; H.R. 1732-Williamson County Water Recycling Act; H.R. 3209-To amend the Reclamation Project Authorization Act of 1972 to clarify the acreage for which the North Loup division is authorized to provide irrigation water under the Missouri River Basin project; Additional Suspensions: H.Res. 379-Honoring the Rice University Owls baseball team for winning the NCAA baseball Championship; H.Res. 438-Congratulating John Gagliardi, football coach of St. John's University, on the occasion of his becoming the all-time winningest coach in collegiate football history
November 6, 2003:
H.R. 1829-Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2003; Motions to Instruct Conferees: Bell Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 2660-Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004; Filner Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 6-the Energy Policy Act; Cardoza Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1-Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of 2003
November 5, 2003:
H.R. 3349-To authorize salary adjustments for Justices and judges of the United States for fiscal year 2004; H.R. 3214-Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology Act; H.R. 3348-To reauthorize the ban on undetectable firearms; H.R. 3365-Fallen Patriots Tax Relief Act (as amended by the Senate); H.Res. 425-Recognizing and honoring the firefighters and other public servants who responded to the October, 2003, historically devastating, outbreak of wildfires in Southern California; H.R. 3379-To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3210 East 10th Street in Bloomington, Indiana, as the "Francis X. McCloskey Post Office Building"; H.J.Res. 76-Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004; H.R. 2443-Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2003; FY 04 Military Construction Conference Report Policy Brief: H.R. 2559; Motions to Instruct Conferees: DeLauro Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 2660-Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004; Becerra Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1308-the All-American Tax Relief Act; Capps Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1-Medicare Prescription Drug Modernization Act of 2003
November 4, 2003:
H.R. 3166 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 57 Old Tappan Road in Tappan, New York, as the "John G. Dow Post Office Building; H.R. 3029 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 255 North Main Street in Jonesboro, Georgia, as the "S. Truett Cathy Post Office Building"; H.R. 2438 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 115 West Pine Street in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, as the "Major Henry A. Commiskey, Sr. Post Office Building"; H.Con.Res. 262 - Expressing the sense of the Congress in support of the National Anthem "SingAmerica" project; H.Con.Res. 176-Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Planning Week, recognizing the significant impact of sound financial planning on achieving life's goals, and honoring American families and the financial planning profession for their adherence and dedication to the financial planning process; H.R. 3118-Orville Wright Federal Building and the Wilbur Wright Federal Building Designation Act; H.Res. 394-Recognizing the American Concrete Institute's 100-year contribution as the standards development organization of the concrete industry and for the safe and technologically current construction activity it has enabled, which contributes to the economic stability, quality of life, durability of infrastructure, and international competitiveness of the United States; H.Con.Res. 280-Recognizing the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association for reaching its 100th Anniversary, and for the many vital contributions of its members to the Nation's economy and to improving the quality of life through the constantly expanding roles stone, sand, and gravel serve in the Nation's everyday life; H.R. 2620-Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act; H.R. 2898-E-911 Implementation Act; H.Res. 300-Recognizing the outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities; H.Con.Res. 94-Direct Support Professional Recognition Resolution; H.Con.Res. 237-Honoring the late Rick Lupe, lead forestry technician for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Fort Apache Agency, for his dedication and service to the United States and for his essential service in fighting wildfires and protecting the environment and the communities of Arizona; H.R. 2766-Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Land Exchange Act of 2003; S. 677-Canyon of the Gunnison Boundary Revision Act of 2003; S. 924-To authorize the exchange of lands between an Alaska Native Village Corporation and the Department of the Interior; H.R. 506-Galisteo Basin Archaeological Sites Protection Act; H.R. 982-To clarify the tax treatment of bonds and other obligations issued by the Government of American Samoa
October 30, 2003:
H.J.Res. 75-Making Further Continuing Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2004; H.R. 2691-Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2004; H.R. 2443-Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2003; Rolled Votes: H.Con.Res. 291-Expressing deep gratitude for the valor and commitment of the members of the United States Armed Forces who were deployed in Operation Restore Hope to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Somalia in 1993; H.Res. 409-Repudiating the recent anti-Semitic sentiments expressed by Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, the outgoing prime minister of Malaysia, which makes peace in the Middle East and around the world more elusive; H.Con.Res. 302-Expressing the sense of Congress welcoming President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan to the United States on October 31, 2003; Eddie Bernice Johnson Motion to Instruct on H.R. 6-Energy Policy Act of 2003; Davis (FL) Motion to Instruct on H.R. 1-Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of 2003; Motions to Instruct: Becerra Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1308-the All-American Tax Relief Act; Filner Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 6-the Energy Policy Act; Capps Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1-Medicare Prescription Drug Modernization Act of 2003; DeLauro Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 2660-Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004
October 29, 2003:
Possible Democrat Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 2989 - Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2004; H.J.Res. 75 - Making Further Continuing Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2004; Rolled Suspension Votes: H.Con.Res. 291 - Expressing deep gratitude for the valor and commitment of the members of the United States Armed Forces who were deployed in Operation Restore Hope to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Somalia in 1993; H.Res. 409 - Repudiating the recent anti-Semitic sentiments expressed by Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, the outgoing prime minister of Malaysia, which makes peace in the Middle East and around the world more elusive; Suspension Bills: H.R. 1720 - Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act; H.R. 1516 - National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003; H.R. 3365 - Fallen Patriots Tax Relief Act; H.Res. 414 - To encourage the People`s Republic of China to fulfill its commitments under international trade agreements, support the United States manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms; H.Res. 415 - Congratulating the Florida Marlins for winning the 2003 World Series; H.Con.Res. 302 - Expressing the sense of Congress welcoming President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan to the United States on October 31, 2003; Motions to Instruct: Obey Motion to Instruct on H.R. 2660 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2004; Eddie Bernice Johnson Motion to Instruct on H.R. 6 - Energy Policy Act of 2003; Davis (FL) Motion to Instruct on H.R. 1 - Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of 2003; FY 04 Interior Conference Report Policy Brief: H.R. 2691
October 28, 2003:
H.R. 3232 - To reauthorize certain school lunch and child nutrition programs for fiscal year 2004; H.Res. 378-Recognizing Independent 529 Plan for launching a prepaid tuition plan that will benefit our Nation's families who want to send their children to private colleges and universities; H.Res. 395-Recognizing the importance of chemistry to our everyday lives and supporting the goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week; H.Con.Res. 279-Recognizing the significance of the anniversary of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program, and reaffirming the commitment to support the use of science in governmental decision making through such Program; S. 926-Federal Employee Student Loan Assistance Act; H.R. 3175-Richard D. Watkins Post Office Building Designation Act; H.R. 3234-Ben R. Gerow Post Office Building Designation Act; H.R. 2744-David Bybee Post Office Building Designation Act; H.Con.Res. 291 - Expressing deep gratitude for the valor and commitment of the members of the United States Armed Forces who were deployed in Operation Restore Hope to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Somalia in 1993; S. 470 - A bill to extend the authority for the construction of a memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr.; H.Con.Res. 268 - Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the imposition of sanctions on nations that are undermining the effectiveness of conservation and management measures for Atlantic highly migratory species, including marlin, adopted by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas and that are threatening the continued viability of United States commercial and recreational fisheries; H.R. 3249-To extend the term of the Forest Counties Payments Committee; H.R. 1616 - Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site Land Exchange Act; H.Res. 409-Repudiating the recent anti-Semitic sentiments expressed by Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, the outgoing prime minister of Malaysia, which makes peace in the Middle East and around the world more elusive; H.J.Res. 63-Compact of Free Association Amendments Act; H.R. 2359-Basic Pilot Extension Act of 2003; H.Res. 377 -- Providing for recommittal of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2115); Rolled Votes: Markey Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 6-the Energy Policy Act of 2003; Brown (OH) Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1-Medicare Prescription Drug Modernization Act of 2003; Woolsey Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1308-the All-American Tax Relief Act
October 21, 2003:
H.R. 3076-Graduate Opportunities in Higher Education Act of 2003; H.R. 3077-International Studies in Higher Education Act of 2003; H.R. 2535 - Economic Development Administration Reauthorization Act of 2003; Motions to Instruct Conferees
October 20, 2003:
H.Res. 356-Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the man-made famine that occurred in Ukraine in 1932-1933; H.Res. 400- Honoring the 25th anniversary of Pope John Paul II's ascension to the papacy; H.R. 1446-California Missions Preservation Act; H.R. 542-To repeal the reservation of mineral rights made by the United States when certain lands in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, were conveyed by Public Law 102-562; H.R. 2048-International Fisheries Reauthorization Act; S. 1591-Edward O'Grady, Waverly Brown, Peter Paige Post Office Building Designation Act; H.R. 3068-Brigadier General (AUS-Ret.) John H. McLain Post Office Designation Act; H.R. 3288-To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to make technical corrections with respect to the definition of qualifying State
October 16, 2003:
FY 2004 Defense and Iraq and Afghanistan Reconstruction Emergency Supplemental Act Policy Brief: H.R. 3289; Possible Amendments to the Iraq Supplemental: H.R. 3289 possible amendments
October 15, 2003:
H.Con.Res. 106-Recognizing and honoring America's Jewish community on the occasion of its 350th anniversary and supporting the designation of an "American Jewish History Month"; H.Con.Res. 270-Supporting the goals and ideals of College Savings Month; H.Con.Res. 273-Recognizing and congratulating the East Boynton Beach, Florida, Little League team as the 2003 United States Little League Champions; H.J.Res. 70-Recognizing Inspectors General over the last 25 years in their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government; H.R. 1883-Eddie Mae Steward Post Office Designation Act; H.R. 1442-Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center Act; H.R. 1092-Nevada National Forest Land Disposal Act of 2003; H.R. 1598-Irvine Basin Surface and Groundwater Improvement Act of 2003; H.R. 1521-Johnstown Flood National Memorial Boundary Adjustment Act of 2003; H. R. 1821-To award a congressional gold medal to Dr. Dorothy Height in recognition of her many contributions to the Nation; S. 1680-Defense Production Act Reauthorization of 2003; H.R. 1828-Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act; H.Res. 198-Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that France, Germany, and Russia can initially best contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq by the forgiveness of outstanding debt between both Iraq and France, Iraq and Germany, and Iraq and Russia; Rolled Votes on: Capps Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 6 - Energy Policy Act of 2003; Crowley Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1308 - All-American Tax Relief Act of 2003; Schakowsky Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R.1 - Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of '03
October 8, 2003:
H.R. 3108-Pension Funding Equity Act of 2003; H.R. 1474-Check 21 Act (Conference Report); H.R. 3182- To reauthorize the adoption incentive payments program under part E of title IV of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes; H.Res. 342 - Supporting the National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc., of Galesburg, Illinois, in its endeavor to erect a monument known as the National Railroad Hall of Fame; H.R. 2297-Veterans Benefits Act of 2003; H.R. 2452 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 339 Hicksville Road in Bethpage, New York, as the "Brian C. Hickey Post Office Building"; H.Con.Res. 71 - Recognizing the importance of Ralph Bunche as one of the great leaders of the United States, the first African-American Nobel Peace Prize winner, an accomplished scholar, a distinguished diplomat, and a tireless campaigner of civil rights for people throughout the world; H.Res. 262-Supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month; H.R. 3159-Government Network Security Act; H.R. 3054-District of Columbia Military Retirement Equity Act; H.R. 2755-To authorize the President to issue posthumously to the late William "Billy" Mitchell a commission as major general, United States Army; H.R. 2998-To amend title 10, United States Code, to exempt certain members of the Armed Forces from the requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized; H.R. 408-To provide for expansion of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore; H.R. 3062-To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue separately, for the same area, a lease for tar sand and a lease for oil and gas; H.R. 708-Land Conveyance, Faraway Ranch, Mendocino National Forest, California; Crowley Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1308-the All-American Tax Relief Act
October 7, 2003:
H.R. 1303-To amend the E-Government Act of 2002 with respect to rulemaking authority of the Judicial Conference; H.Res. 234-Condemning bigotry and violence against Arab-Americans, Muslim-Americans, South Asian-Americans, and Sikh-Americans; H.R. 2655-To amend and extend the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Programs Act of 1998; H.R. 1900-To award a congressional gold medal to Jackie Robinson (posthumously), in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation, and to express the sense of the Congress that there should be a national day in recognition of Jackie Robinson; H.R. 1985 - FHA Multifamily Loan limit Adjustment Act of 2003; H.R. 3229-To amend title 44, United States Code, to transfer to the Public Printer the authority over the individuals responsible for preparing indexes of the Congressional Record; H.J.Res. 52 - Recognizing Dr. Samuel d. Harris National Museum of Dentistry, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution in Baltimore, MD, as the official national museum of dentistry in the U.S.; H.Res. 355-Commemorating the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Bulgaria; H.R. 2264-Congo Basin Forest Partnership Act; H.Res. 372 - Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives in response to the murder of Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh; H.Con.Res. 274-Commending the National Endowment for Democracy for its contributions to democratic development around the world on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the National Endowment for Democracy; Rolled Votes on: Flake Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1-Medicare Prescription Drug Modernization Act; Bishop Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1-Medicare Prescription Drug Modernization Act
October 2, 2003:
Flake Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1-Medicare Prescription Drug Modernization Act of 2003; Bishop Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1-Medicare Prescription Drug Modernization Act of 2003; Inslee Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 6 -- the Energy Policy Act; Conference Report - Partial Birth Abortion
October 1, 2003:
H.R. 1276-American Dream Downpayment Act; H.R. 2608-National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act; H.R. 1260-Animal Drug User Fee Act of 2003; H.R. 3038-Health Care Safety Net Amendments Technical Corrections Act of 2003; H.R. 3034-National Bone Marrow Donor Registry Reauthorization Act; H.Con.Res. 271-Congratulating Fort Detrick on 60 years of services to the United States
September 30, 2003:
H.R. 2086-Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act; H.Res. 306-Congratulating the New York Yankees on the occasion of their 100th anniversary; H.R. 3011 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 135 East Olive Avenue in Burbank, California, as the "Bob Hope Post Office Building" (Schiff); H.Res. 357- Honoring the life and legacy of Bob Hope (Miller of Florida); H.R. 2075 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1905 West Blue Heron Boulevard in West Palm Beach, Florida, as the "Judge Edward Rodgers Post Office Building"; H.R. 1882-Arthur "Pappy" Kennedy Post Office Building Designation Act; S. 570-To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to the qualifications of foreign schools; H.Con.Res. 282-Honoring the life of Johnny Cash; H.Con.Res. 159-Declaring Emporia, Kansas, to be the founding city of the Veterans Day holiday and recognizing the contributions of Alvin J. King and Representative Ed Rees to the enactment into law of the observance of Veterans Day; Rolled Votes: Sandlin Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1-Medicare Prescription Drug Modernization Act of 2003; Pallone Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1308-the All-American Tax Relief Act
September 25, 2003:
H.Res. 377-Recommitting the Conference Report on H.R. 2115 - Flight 100-Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act to the conference committee; H.J.Res.___- Continuing Resolution; H.R. 3161-To ratify the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to establish a do-not-call registry; Pallone Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1308-the All-American Tax Relief Act
September 24, 2003:
H.R. 3146-To extend the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant program and certain tax and trade programs; H.R. 3087-Surface Transportation Extension Act; Crowley Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1588-National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004; Kind Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1-Medicare Prescription Drug Modernization Act of 2003; FY 2004 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act Policy Brief: Conference Report on H.R. 2657; FY 2004 Homeland Security Appropriations Act Draft Policy Brief: Conference Report on H.R. 2555; H.R. 2557 - Water Resources Development Act of 2003
September 23, 2003:
H.Con.Res. 21-Commemorating the Bicentennial of the Louisiana Purchase; H.Res. 362-Recognizing the importance and contributions of sportsmen to American society, supporting the traditions and values of sportsmen, and recognizing the many economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities; H.R. 1113-To authorize an exchange of land at Fort Frederica National Monument; H.R. 1409-Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Land Exchange Act of 2003; H.R. 2059- Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark Act; S. 278 - Mount Naomi Wilderness Boundary Adjustment Act; H.R. 1209-To extend the authority for the construction of a memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr., in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; S. 111- To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to determine the national significance of the Miami Circle site in the State of Florida as well as the suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park System as part of Biscayne National Park, and for other purposes; S. 233- Coltsville Study Act of 2003; H.J.Res. 63-Compact of Free Association Amendments Act; H.R. 2826-Roberto Clemente Walker Post Office Building Designation Act; H.R. 2533-J.C. Lewis, Jr. Post Office Building Designation Act; H.R. 3087-Surface Transportation Extension Act; Rolled Votes: Ryan (OH) Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1308-the All-American Tax Relief Act; Stenholm Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1-Medicare Prescription Drug Modernization Act of 2003; Rodriguez Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1588-the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
September 17, 2003:
H.R. 659-Hospital Mortgage Insurance Act; H.R. 292-Korean War Veterans Recognition Act; H.R. 2152-To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend for an additional 5 years the special immigrant religious worker program; H.R. 49-Internet Tax and Nondiscrimination Act; H.R. 7 -- Charitable Giving Act of 2003
September 16, 2003:
S. 520-Fremont-Madison Conveyance Act; H.R. 2040- To amend the Irrigation Project Contract Extension Act of 1998 to extend certain contracts between the Bureau of Reclamation and certain irrigation water contractors in the States of Wyoming and Nebraska; H.R. 1284-To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to increase the Federal share of the costs of the San Gabriel Basin demonstration project; H.Con.Res. 235-Celebrating the life and achievements of Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Doby; H.Res. 352 - Remembering and honoring the March on Washington of August 28, 1963; S. 679-Postmasters Equity Act of 2003; H.Res. ___ - Expressing profound sorrow for the death of the Honorable Frank O`Bannon and gratitude to the Honorable Frank O`Bannon for serving the State of Indiana with honor and distinction; H.Res. ___ - Honoring the 50th anniversary of the SBA and recognizing Small Business Week; H.R. 13-Museum and Library Services Act of 2003
September 11, 2003:
H.R. 1538--True American Heroes Act of 2003; H.R. 911 - To authorize the establishment of a memorial to victims who died as a result of terrorist acts against the United States or its people, at home or abroad
September 10, 2003:
H.R. 2595-To restore the operation of the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program during fiscal year 2003 to the scope of that program as in effect on September 30, 2002; H. R. 2433-Health Care for Veterans of Project 112/Project SHAD Act of 2003; H.R. 978-To amend chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that certain Federal annuity computations are adjusted by 1 percentage point relating to periods of receiving disability payments, and for other purposes; H.Res. 315-Congratulating Rafael Palmeiro of the Texas Rangers for hitting 500 major league home runs and thanking him for being a role model for the Cuban American community, as well as for all Americans; H.Res. 266-Commending the Clemson University Tigers men's golf team for winning the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Golf Championship; H.Res. 359-Welcoming his Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama and recognizing his commitment to non-violence, human rights, freedom, and democracy; H.R. 2622- Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act
September 9, 2003:
Ruppersberger Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1308-the All-American Tax Relief Act; Remaining & Adopted Amendments to the Transportation-Treasury-Independent Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 2989) & Budget Update; Amendments to H.R. 2989
September 5, 2003:
FY 2004 District of Columbia Appropriations Policy Brief: H.R. 2765; Amendments to H.R. 2765
September 4, 2003:
Cooper Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1308-the All-American Tax Relief Act; FY 2004 Transportation and Treasury Appropriations Policy Brief: H.R. 2989; Amendments to H.R. 2989
September 3, 2003:
H.R. 1572-Winston E. Arnow Federal Building Designation Act; H.R. 1668-Ed Edmondson United States Courthouse Designation Act; H.Res. 350- Congratulating Lance Armstrong for winning the 2003 Tour de France; H.R. 2309-J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building Designation Act; H.R. 1533- To amend the securities laws to permit church pension plans to be invested in collective trusts
July 22, 2003:
FY 2004 VA, HUD, & Independent Agencies Appropriations Policy Brief: H.R. 2861
July 24, 2003:
H.R. 2210-School Readiness Act of 2003 (Head Start Reauthorization); H.R. 2427-Pharmaceutical Market Access Act; FY 2004 District of Columbia Appropriations Policy Brief: H.R. 2765; Amendments to H.R. 2765
July 23, 2003:
H.R. 2738-United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act; H.R. 2739-United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act; H.R. 1707- Prison Rape Reduction Act of 2003; H.Res. 323- Supporting the goals and ideals of National Marina Day; Bishop (NY) Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1308-the All-American Tax Relief Act; FY 2003 Summer Supplemental Appropriations: Policy Brief; Toomey Amendment ; FEMA dollars at work
July 22, 2003:
FY 2004 Foreign Operations Appropriations Policy Brief: H.R. 2800; Amendments to H.R. 2800; FY 2004 Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations Policy Brief: H.R. 2799; Amendments to H.R. 2799
July 21, 2003:
H.R. 23-Tornado Shelters Act; S. 1280-To amend the PROTECT Act to clarify certain volunteer liability; H.R. 1437-To improve the United States Code; H.R. 2249-To amend chapter 10 of title 39, United States Code, to include postmasters and postmasters' organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain personnel policies, schedules, and programs of the United States Postal Service; H.Res. 240-Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Community Health Center Week to raise awareness of health services provided by community, migrant, public housing, and homeless health centers; H.Con.Res. 230-Honoring the 10 communities selected to receive the 2003 All-America City Award; S. 1399-William J. Scherle Post Office Building Redesignation Act; H.R. 2328-Robert A. Borski Post Office Building Designation Act; H.Con.Res. 212-Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of the Year of the Korean War Veteran; H.R. 2357-Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2003; H.R. 1516-National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003; Rolled Vote: Van Hollen Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 1308-the All-American Tax Relief Act
July 17, 2003:
FY 2004 Energy and Water Policy Brief: H.R. 2754; Amendments to H.R. 2754
July 16, 2003:
H.R. 74-To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain land in the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Nevada, to the Secretary of the Interior, in trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California; H.R. 272-To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain land to Lander County, Nevada, and the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land to Eureka County, Nevada, for continued use as cemeteries; S. 246-To provide that certain Bureau of Land Management land shall be held in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso in the State of New Mexico; H.R. 733-McLoughlin House National Historic Site Act; H.Res. 303-Honoring Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr., former Mayor of the City of Atlanta, and extending the condolences of the House of Representatives on his death; H.Con.Res. 208-Supporting National Men's Health Week; H.Con.Res. 6-Supporting the goals and ideals of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month; H.Res. 194-Regarding the importance of international efforts to abolish slavery and other human rights abuses in the Sudan; H.Con.Res. 80- Expressing the sense of Congress relating to efforts of the Peace Parks Foundation in the Republic of South Africa to facilitate the establishment and development of transfrontier conservation efforts in southern Africa; FY 2004 Interior Appropriations Policy Brief: H.R. 2691; Amendments to H.R. 2691
July 15, 2003:
H.R. 1950-Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005; H.Con.Res. 236-Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to commemorate the unveiling of the statue of Sakakawea provided by the State of North Dakota for display in Statuary Hall; H.R. 2195-Smithsonian Facilities Authorization Act; Amendments to H.R. 1950
July 14, 2003:
H.Con.Res. 215-Honoring and congratulating chambers of commerce for their efforts that contribute to the improvement of communities and the strengthening of local and regional economies; H.Res. 296-Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, which has been a significant part of the social, economic, and cultural heritage of the United States and many other nations and a leading force for product and manufacturing innovation throughout the 20th century; H.R. 2330-Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act; FY 2004 Agriculture Appropriations Policy Brief: H.R. 2673
July 9, 2003:
H.R. 2211-Ready to Teach Act of 2003; H.R. 438-Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act of 2003; FY 2004 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations Policy Brief: H.R. 2660; Amendments to H.R. 2660; FY 2004 Legislative Branch Appropriations Policy Brief: H.R. 2657
July 8, 2003:
H.R. 1761-Garner E. Shriver Post Office Building Designation Act; H.R. 2396-Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office Designation Act; H.R. 2631-To provide that the actuarial value of the prescription drug benefits offered to Medicare eligible enrollees by a plan under the Federal employees health benefits program shall be at least equal to the actuarial value of the prescription drug benefits offered by such plan to its enrollees; FY 2004 Department of Defense Appropriations Policy Brief: H.R. 2658; Amendments to H.R. 2658
June 26, 2003:
H.R. 2559-Military Construction Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2004; H.R. 2596-Health Savings Account Availability Act
June 25, 2003:
S. 858- Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission Extension Act; H.R. 2474 -To require that funds made available for fiscal years 2003 and 2004 for the Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland Hunger Fellowships be administered through the Congressional Hunger Center; H.J.Res. 49 - Recognizing the important service to the Nation provided by the Foreign Agricultural Service of the Department of Agriculture on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; H.R.1511- To award a congressional gold medal to Prime Minister Tony Blair; H.Res. 277-Expressing support for freedom in Hong Kong; H.Con.Res. 49- Expressing the sense of the Congress that the sharp escalation of anti-Semitic violence within many participating States of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) is of profound concern and efforts should be undertaken to prevent future occurrences; H.Res. 294-Condemning the terrorism inflicted on Israel since the Aqaba Summit and expressing solidarity with the Israeli people in their fight against terrorism; H.Res. 199-Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China immediately and unconditionally to release Dr. Yang Jianli, calling on the President of the United States to continue working on behalf of Dr. Yang Jianli for his release; H.R. 2417-Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
June 24, 2003:
H.R. 1772-Small Business Advocacy Improvement Act of 2003; H.R. 923-Premier Certified Lenders Program Improvement Act of 2003; H.R. 1416-Homeland Security Technical Corrections Act
June 23, 2003:
H.Res. 264-Expressing sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Algeria on May 21, 2003; H.Res. 177-Commending the people of the Republic of Kenya for conducting free and fair elections, for the peaceful and orderly transfer of power in their government, and for the continued success of democracy in their nation since that transition; H.Con.Res. 209-Commending the signing of the United States-Adriatic Charter, a charter of partnership among the United States, Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia; H.R. 2465-Family Farmer Bankruptcy Relief Act; H.R. 1460-Veterans Entrepreneurship Act
June 19, 2003:
H.R. 660-Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2003
June 18, 2003:
H.R. 1528-Taxpayer Protection and IRS Accountability Act of 2003; H.R. 8-Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2003
June 17, 2003:
H.R. 658-Accountant, Compliance, and Enforcement Staffing Act; S.Con.Res. 43-Expressing the sense of Congress that Congress should participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for the people of the United States; H.Res. 171-Commending the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs for winning the NCAA 2003 National Collegiate Women's Ice Hockey Championship; S. 342-Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003
June 16, 2003:
H.R. 2254-To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1101 Colorado Street in Boulder City, Nevada, as the "Bruce Woodbury Post Office Building"; S. 858- Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission Extension Act; H.Con.Res. 220-Commending Medgar Wiley Evers and his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams, for their lives and accomplishments; S. 703-To designate the regional headquarters building for the National Park Service under construction in Omaha, Nebraska, as the "Carl T. Curtis National Park Service Midwest Regional Headquarters Building"
June 12, 2003:
H.R. 1115-Class Action Fairness Act; H.Res.270 / H.R. 1308 - All American Tax Relief Act of 2003
June 11, 2003:
H.R. 1320-Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act; H.R. 2350-Welfare Reform Extension Act of 2003; H.R. 2115-Flight 100-Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act
June 10, 2003:
S.J.Res. 8-Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to raising awareness and encouraging prevention of sexual assault in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month; H.R. 1529-Involuntary Bankruptcy Improvement Act; H.R. 1086-Standards Development Organization Advancement Act of 2003; H.Res. 252-Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the United States in its efforts within the World Trade Organization (WTO) to end the European Union's protectionist and discriminatory trade practices of the past five years regarding agriculture biotechnology; H.Con.Res. 110-Recognizing the sequencing of the human genome as one of the most significant scientific accomplishments of the past one hundred years and expressing support for the goals and ideals of Human Genome Month and DNA Day; H.R. 2030- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 Baldwin Avenue in Paia, Maui, Hawaii, as the "Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building"; H.R. 925-Cesar Chavez Post Office Redesignation Act; H.R. 2143- Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act; Side-by-side showing differences in Internet Gambling Bills from the 106th - 108th Congresses.
June 9, 2003:
H.R. 1610-Walt Disney Post Office Building Redesignation Act; S. 763- Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse Designation Act; H.Con.Res. 162-Honoring the city of Dayton, Ohio, and its many partners, for hosting "Inventing Flight: The Centennial Celebration," a celebration of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight
June 5, 2003:
S. 222-Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2003; S. 273-Grand Teton National Park Land Exchange Act; H.R. 1474-Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act; H.Con.Res. 190-To establish a joint committee to review House and Senate rules, joint rules, and other matters assuring continuing representation and congressional operations for the American people
June 4, 2003:
H.Con.Res. 177-Recognizing and commending the members of the United States Armed Forces and their leaders, and the allies of the United States and their armed forces, who participated in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq and recognizing the continuing dedication of military families and employers and defense civilians and contractors and the countless communities and patriotic organizations that lent their support to the Armed Forces during those operations;
H. Res. 201- Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that our Nation's businesses and business owners should be commended for their support of our troops and their families as they serve our country in many ways, especially in these days of increased engagement of our military in strategic locations around our Nation and around the world; H.R. 361-Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act; H.R. 1954 -Armed Forces Naturalization Act of 2003 with an Amendment; H.R. 760-Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003
June 3, 2003:
S. 222-Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2003; S. 273-Grand Teton National Park Land Exchange Act; H.R. 1082-Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse Designation Act; H.J.Res. 4-Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States
June 2, 2003:
H.Res. 159- Expressing profound sorrow on the occasion of the death of Irma Rangel; H.Res. 195- Whereas Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs hit a home run in the seventh inning on Friday, April 4, 2003, against the Cincinnati Reds at the Great American Ball Park; H.R. 1465-General Charles Gabriel Post Office Designation Act; H.Res. 231-Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day; H.Con.Res. 172-Supporting the 20th Annual National Tourism Week
May 22, 2003:
H.R. 2185 - Unemployment Compensation Amendments of 2003; Additional Amendments made in order to H.R. 1588 -National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004; H.R. 2 - Jobs and Growth Tax Act of 2003 - CONFERENCE REPORT
May 21, 2003:
H.R. 1298-United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003; H.R. 1170-Child Medication Safety Act of 2003; H.R. 1588-National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004; Amendments to H.R. 1588
May 20, 2003:
S. 330- Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act of 2003; H.Res. 180-Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week" and honoring the service of correctional officers and employees; H.R. 1925-Runaway, Homeless, and Missing Children Protection Act; H.Res. 217-Commending the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers for winning the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship; H.R. 1911-To amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance cooperation and the sharing of resources between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense; H.R. 1683-Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act; H.R. 1257-Selected Reserve Home Loan Equity Act; H.R. 1904-Healthy Forests Restoration Act
May 19, 2003:
H.Con.Res. 166-Expressing the sense of Congress in support of Buckle Up America Week; H.R. 1018-To designate the building located at 1 Federal Plaza in New York, New York, as the "James L. Watson United States Court of International Trade Building"; H.Con.Res. 147-Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Orphan Drug Act and the National Organization for Rare Disorders
May 15, 2003:
H.R. 1527-National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2003
May 14, 2003:
S. 870-To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to extend the availability of funds to carry out the fruit and vegetable pilot program; H.R. 1577-To designate the visitors' center in Organ Pipe National Monument in Arizona as the "Kris Eggle Memorial Visitors' Center," and for other purposes; H.R. 1012-Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2003; H.R. 856-To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to revise a repayment contract with the Tom Green County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, San Angelo project, Texas; H.R. 255-To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant an easement to facilitate access to the Lewis and Clark Interpretative Center in Nebraska City, Nebraska; H.R. 192-To amend the Microenterprise for Self-Reliance Act of 2000 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs under those Acts; H.R. 1000-Pension Security Act
May 13, 2003:
H.R. 517-To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to convey the Coast Guard Cutter BRAMBLE, upon its scheduled decommissioning, to the Port Huron Museum of Arts and History located in Port Huron, Michigan, for use for education and historical display; H.Con.Res. 128-Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the D.C. Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run; H.R. 281-Tony Hall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse Designation Act; H.R. 985-Delbert L. Latta Post Office Building Designation Act; H.Res. 178-Honoring the life and work of former Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Matthew J. Ryan and offering the deepest condolences of the United States House of Representatives to his wife and family on his death; H.Con.Res. 160-Expressing the sense of Congress that the United Nations should remove the economic sanctions against Iraq completely and without condition; H.Res. 222 - Commending those individuals who contributed to the debris collection effort following the Space Shuttle Columbia accident
May 9, 2003:
H.R. 2 - Jobs and Growth Tax Act of 2003
May 8, 2003:
H.R. 1261-Workforce Reinvestment and Adult Education Act of 2003
May 7, 2003:
H.R. 100-Servicemembers Civil Relief Act; H.Con.Res. 96-Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service; H.Con.Res. 53-Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby; H.R. 866-Wastewater Treatment Works Security Act; H.R. 874-Rail Passenger Disaster Family Assistance Act; H.Res. 213-Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public service employees should be commended for their dedication and service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week; H.R. 766-Nanotechnology Research and Development Act; H.Res. 148-Committee Funding Resolution
May 6, 2003:
H.Con.Res. 139-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; H.Con.Res. 138-Authorizing the printing of the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-2005; H.R. 1596-To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2318 Woodson Road in St. Louis, Missouri, as the "Timothy Michael Gaffney Post Office Building;" H.R. 1625-To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1114 Main Avenue in Clifton, New Jersey, as the "Robert P. Hammer Post Office Building;" H.R. 1740-To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1502 East Kiest Boulevard in Dallas, Texas, as the "Dr. Caesar A.W. Clark, Sr. Post Office Building;" H.R. 1609-To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Boston Street in Brookfield, Missouri, as the "Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building."
May 1, 2003:
H.R. 1298-United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003; Amendments to H.R. 1298
April 30, 2003:
H.R. 1350-Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act of 2003
April 29, 2003:
H.Res. 161-Recognizing the achievements of Operation Respect, the "Don't Laugh At Me" programs, and Peter Yarrow; H.Res. 107-Commending and supporting the efforts of Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), the world's preeminent collegiate free enterprise organization, and its president, Alvin Rohrs; H.Res. __-Congratulating charter schools, students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the Nation for their ongoing contributions to education; H.Con.Res. __-Extending congratulations to the United States Capitol Police on the occasion of its 175th anniversary and expressing gratitude to the men and women of the United States Capitol Police and their families for their devotion to duty and service in safeguarding the freedoms of the American people; S.Con.Res. 37-A concurrent resolution expressing support for the celebration of Patriot's Day and honoring the Nation's first patriots; H.Res. 173-Recognizing the achievements and contributions of the National Wildlife Refuge System on the occasion of its centennial anniversary and expressing strong support for the continued success of the National Wildlife Refuge System; H.R. 274-Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act; S. 162-Gila River Indian Community Judgment Fund Distribution Act
April 10, 2003:
H.R. 6-Energy Policy Act of 2003; S.151 -Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to end the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003 (PROTECT Act) [Conference Report for House-passed H.R. 1104]
April 9, 2003:
H.R. 1036-Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act; H.R. ___-Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act; H.Con.Res. 141-Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 should be fundamentally reformed to be fairer, simpler, and less costly and to encourage economic growth, individual liberty, and investment in American jobs; H.Res. 165-Expressing support for a renewed effort to find a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement to the Cyprus problem
April 8, 2003:
H.R. 108-To amend the Education Land Grant Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to pay the costs of environmental reviews with respect to conveyances under that Act; H.R. 273-Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003; H.R. 733-McLoughlin House National Historic Site Act; H.R. 205-National Small Business Regulatory Assistance Act of 2003; H.Res. 170-Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the sinking of the U.S.S. Thresher; H.Res. 149-Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives in response to the assassination of Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic of Serbia; H.Res. 179- Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the systematic human rights violations in Cuba committed by the Castro regime, calling for the immediate release of all political prisoners, and supporting respect for basic human rights and free elections in Cuba; H.R. 1584-To implement effective measures to stop trade in conflict diamonds; H.R. 735-Postal Civil Service Retirement System Funding Reform Act
April 7, 2003:
H.R. 1368-To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7554 Pacific Avenue in Stockton, California, as the "Norman Shumway Post Office Building"; H.R. 1055-To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1901 West Evans Street in Florence, South Carolina, as the "Dr. Roswell N. Beck Post Office Building"; H.Res. 127-Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a month should be designated as "Financial Literacy for Youth Month"
April 3, 2003:
H.R. 735-Postal Civil Service Retirement System Funding Reform Act; H.R. 1559 -Emergency Wartime Supplemental
April 2, 2003:
H.R. 522-Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2003; H.R. 743-Social Security Protection Act of 2003
April 1, 2003:
H.R. 1412-The Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students (HEROES) Act of 2003; H.R. 758-Business Checking Freedom Act of 2003; H.R. 622-Coconino/Tonto National Forest Land Exchange Act; H.R. 762-Reasonable Right-of-Way Fees Act; H.R. 289-Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex Expansion and Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act; H.Con.Res. 109-Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the Blue Star Banner and the Gold Star
March 31, 2003:
H.R. 1463-Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act; H.Con.Res. 58-Honoring the City of Fayetteville, North Carolina, and its many partners for the Festival of Flight, a celebration of the centennial or Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight; the first controlled, powered flight in history; H.R. 1208-Northern Ireland Peace and Reconciliation Support Act of 2003; H.Res. 149-Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives in response to the assassination of Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic of Serbia; H.R. 1166-To amend the Small Business Act to expand and improve the assistance provided by Small Business Development Centers to Indian tribe members, Native Alaskans, and Native Hawaiians
March 27, 2003:
H.R. 1104-To prevent child abduction, and for other purposes
March 26, 2003:
H.Res. 113-Recognizing the social problem of child abuse and neglect, and supporting efforts to enhance public awareness of the problem; H.Res. 57-Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Runaway Prevention Month"; H.Con.Res. 44-To express support for the celebration in 2004 of the 150th anniversary of the Grand Excursion of 1854; H.R. 825-To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7401 West 100th Place in Bridgeview, Illinois, as the "Michael J. Healy Post Office Building"; H.R. 917-To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1830 South Lake Drive in Lexington, South Carolina, as the "Floyd Spence Post Office Building"; H.R. 981-To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 141 Erie Street in Linesville, Pennsylvania, as the "James R. Merry Post Office"; H.Res. 153-Recognizing the public need for fasting and prayer in order to secure the blessings and protection of Providence for the people of the United States and our Armed Forces during the conflict in Iraq and under the threat of terrorism at home; H.R. 14-Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003
March 25, 2003:
H.Res. 134 - Electing Members to serve on the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library; S.Con.Res. 20 - A concurrent resolution permitting the Chairman of the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate to designate another member of the Committee to serve on the Joint Committee on Printing in place of the Chairman; H.Con.Res. 84 - Providing for the acceptance of a statue of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, presented by the people of Kansas, for placement in the Capitol, and for other purposes; H.R. 620-To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide supplemental funding and other services that are necessary to assist the Sate of California of local educational agencies in California in providing educational services for students attending schools located within the Park; H.R. 788-To revise the boundary of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in the States of Utah and Arizona; H.R. 961-Upper Mississippi River Basin Protection Act
March 19, 2003:
H.R. 417-Cibola Wildlife Refuge Boundary Correction; H.R. 699-To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a comprehensive study of the Rathdrum Prairie/Spokane Valley Aquifer, located in Idaho and Washington; H.R. 519-To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the San Gabriel River Watershed; H.R. 1307-Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act; H.R. 1308-Tax Reform, Simplification, and Equity Act; H.Res. 132-Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Newdow v. United States Congress is inconsistent with the Supreme Court's interpretation; H.R. 975-Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act; Addendum: H.R. 1104-To prevent child abduction, and for other purposes
March 18, 2003:
H.Con.Res. 26-Condemning the punishment of execution by stoning as a gross violation of human rights; H.R. 868-Nicaragua Property Dispute Settlement Act of 2003; H.Res. 109- Urging passage of a resolution addressing human rights abuses in North Korea at the 59th session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, and calling on the Government of North Korea to respect and protect the human rights of its citizens; H.R. 145- To designate the Federal building located at 290 Broadway in New York, New York, as the "Ted Weiss Federal Building"; H.R. 314-Mortgage Servicing Clarification Act
March 13, 2003:
H.R. 5-Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2003
March 12, 2003:
H.R. 659-Hospital Mortgage Insurance Act of 2003; H.R. 389-Automatic Defibrillation in Adam's Memory Act; H.R. 342-Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act; H.R. 398 - Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act of 2003; H.R. 399- Organ Donation Improvement Act of 2003; H.R. 663-Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act
March 11, 2003:
H.Res. 122- Recognizing the bicentennial of the admission of Ohio into the Union and the contributions of Ohio residents to the economic, social, and cultural development of the United States; H.Con.Res. 85-Expressing the sense of the Congress with regard to the need for improved fire safety in nonresidential buildings in the aftermath of the tragic fire on February 20, 2003, at a nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island; H.R. 441-To amend Public Law 107-10 to authorize a United States plan to endorse and obtain observer status for Taiwan at the annual summit of the World Health Assembly in May 2003 in Geneva, Switzerland, and for other purposes; H.Con.Res. 77-Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the historic rescue of 50,000 Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust and commending the Bulgarian people for preserving and continuing their tradition of ethnic and religious tolerance; H.Res. 19-Designating the room numbered H-236 in the House of Representatives wing of the Capitol as the "Richard K. Armey Room"
March 6, 2003:
H.R. 13-The Museum and Library Services Act of 2003; H.R. 878-Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act
March 5, 2003:
H.R. 743-Social Security Protection Act; H.R. 1047-Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act; H.J.Res. 27-Recognizing and commending the continuing dedication, selfless service, and commitment of members of the Armed Forces and their families during the Global War on Terrorism and in defense of the United States
March 4, 2003:
H.Res. 106-Congratulating Lutheran schools, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and congregations across the Nation for their ongoing contributions to education, and for other purposes; H.Con.Res. 54-Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established an annual National Visiting Nurse Association Week; H.Res. 111-Honoring the legacy of Fred Rogers and his dedication to creating a more compassionate, kind, and loving world for children and adults.
February 27, 2003:
H.R. 534 - Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003
February 26, 2003:
H.Con.Res. 36- Encouraging the people of the United States to honor and celebrate the 140th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and commending Abraham Lincoln's efforts to end slavery; H.R. 254-North American Development Bank Reauthorization; H.R. 657-Emergency Securities Response Act; H.R. 258-American 5-Cent Coin Design Continuity Act; H.R. 672-To rename the Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Department of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor of Navy Commander William "Willie" McCool, who was the pilot of the Space Shuttle Columbia when it was tragically lost on February 1, 2003
February 25, 2003:
H.Res. 46-Honoring the life of Al Hirschfeld and his legacy; H.Res. 67-Permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on March 12, 2003; H.Con.Res. 40- Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.
February 13, 2003:
H.R. 4-Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act of 2003; Democrat Substitutes - Kucinich/Lee/McGovern/Lantos Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4; Cardin/Kind/Woolsey Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4
February 12, 2003:
H.Res. 62-Recognizing the courage and sacrifice of those members of the United States Armed Forces who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and calling for a full accounting of the 1,902 members of the Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflict; H.R. 346-American Spirit Fraud Prevention Act; H.R. 395-Do-Not-Call Implementation Act
February 11, 2003:
H.Con.Res. 27-Condemning the selection of Libya to chair the United Nations Commission on Human Rights; H.Con.Res. 22-Honoring Czech Republic President Vaclav Havel; H.Res. __-- Commending the people of Israel for conducting free and fair elections, reaffirming the friendship between the Governments and peoples of the United States and Israel, and for other purposes; H.R. 337-To extend certain hydroelectric licenses in the State of Alaska; H.R. 397-To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Illinois; H.J.Res. 19-Recognizing the 92nd birthday of Ronald Reagan; H.Res. 41- Congratulating the University of Portland women's soccer team for winning the 2002 NCAA Division I national championship; S. 141 - To improve the calculation of the Federal subsidy rate with respect to certain small business loans, and for other purposes
February 5, 2003:
H.Res. ___-Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the families of the crew of the space shuttle Columbia; H.J.Res. 18 - Making Further Continuing Appropriations
January 29, 2003:
H.Res. 31-Congratulating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for winning Super Bowl XXXVII; Motion to Go to Conference on H.J. Res. 2-Making Further Continuing Appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2003
January 27, 2003:
H.Res. 25-Supporting efforts to promote greater awareness of the need for youth mentors and increased involvement with youth through mentoring; H.Res. 26-Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools
January 8, 2003:
S. 23 - Providing a 5-month extension of the Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act; H.R. 11 - Reauthorizing the FEAMA flood Insurance Program; H.R. 16 - Providing Cost of Living Adjustments for FY 2003 to Members of the Federal Judiciary; H.Res. 10 - Congratulating the Ohio State University Buckeyes Football Team; H.Res. 13 - Congratulating the Grand Valley State University Lakers for Winning the 2002 NCAA Division II Football National Championship; H.J.Res. 1 and H.J.Res 2 - Making Further Continuing Appropriations for FY 2003.
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