bill_id,congress,bill_type,bill_number,title,policy_area,introduced_date,latest_action_date,latest_action_text,origin_chamber,sponsor_name,sponsor_state,sponsor_party,sponsor_bioguide_id,cosponsor_count,summary_text,update_date,url
108-hjres-115,108,hjres,115,"Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2005, and for other purposes.",Economics and Public Finance,2004-11-24,2004-12-03,Became Public Law No: 108-434.,House,"Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10]",VA,R,W000672,0,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends Federal law to provide further continuing appropriations for FY 2005 until the earliest of: (1) enactment of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in such law; (2) enactment of the applicable appropriations Act without any provision for such project or activity; or (3) December 8, 2004 (currently, December 3, 2004).",2023-01-14T22:48:33Z,
108-hjres-114,108,hjres,114,"Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2005, and for other purposes.",Economics and Public Finance,2004-11-19,2004-11-21,Became Public Law No: 108-416.,House,"Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-10]",FL,R,Y000031,0,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends Federal law to provide further continuing appropriations for FY 2005 until the earliest of: (1) enactment of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in such law; (2) enactment of the applicable appropriations Act without any provision for such project or activity; or (3) December 3, 2004 (currently, November 20, 2004).",2023-01-14T22:48:33Z,
108-hjres-112,108,hjres,112,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the Electoral College and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States.,Government Operations and Politics,2004-11-18,2004-11-18,Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.,House,"Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16]",CA,D,L000397,0,Constitutional Amendment - Provides for the popular election of the President and Vice President under a new electoral system. (Abolishes the electoral college.),2023-01-14T22:48:33Z,
108-hjres-113,108,hjres,113,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the process by which the House of Representatives chooses the President of the United States in the event no candidate receives a majority of the electoral votes.,Government Operations and Politics,2004-11-18,2004-11-18,Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.,House,"Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-27]",CA,D,S000344,0,"Constitutional Amendment - Provides that whenever the right to choose the President devolves upon the House of Representatives, the Members of the House shall cast votes on an individual basis, and the candidate receiving the greatest number of votes cast by the Members shall be the President so long as such number is a majority of the votes cast.",2023-01-14T22:48:33Z,
108-hjres-111,108,hjres,111,Appointing the day for convening of the first session of the One Hundred Ninth Congress.,Congress,2004-11-17,2004-12-03,Became Public Law No: 108-433.,House,"Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8]",OH,R,B000589,0,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for convening of the first session of the 109th Congress at noon on January 4, 2005.",2023-01-14T22:48:33Z,
108-hjres-109,108,hjres,109,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President by the popular vote of all citizens of the United States regardless of place of residence.,Government Operations and Politics,2004-10-08,2004-11-05,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]",IL,D,J000283,6,Constitutional Amendment - Provides for the direct popular election of the President and the Vice President.,2023-01-14T22:48:43Z,
108-hjres-110,108,hjres,110,Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge during World War II.,International Affairs,2004-10-08,2004-12-03,Became Public Law No: 108-432.,House,"Rep. Hastert, J. Dennis [R-IL-14]",IL,R,H000323,67,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that Congress: (1) recognizes the 60th anniversary of the World War II Battle of the Bulge; (2) honors those who gave their lives during the battle; and (3) reaffirms the bonds of friendship between the United States and both Belgium and Luxembourg.,2023-01-14T22:48:33Z,
108-hjres-107,108,hjres,107,"Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2005, and for other purposes.",Economics and Public Finance,2004-09-28,2004-09-30,Became Public Law No: 108-309.,House,"Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-10]",FL,R,Y000031,0,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Makes continuing appropriations for FY 2005. (Sec. 101) Appropriates amounts for continuing, at the current rate of operations, projects or activities conducted in FY 2004 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were made available in the: (1) Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004; (2) Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004; (3) District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2004; (4) Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2004; (5) Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2004; (6) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2004; (7) Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004; (8) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004; (9) Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2004; (10) Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2004; (11) Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004; and (12) Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004. (Sec. 106) Continues through the date specified in Sec. 107 activities authorized for 2004 in title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act with respect to requirements that a State plan provide for making medical assistance available (but only for premiums payable for January 1998 through September 2004) for Medicare cost-sharing for certain qualified Medicare beneficiaries whose income exceeds the threshold level. Deems such activities to be direct spending. (Sec. 107) Provides funding under this resolution until the earliest of: (1) enactment of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in this joint resolution; (2) enactment of the applicable appropriations Act without any provision for such project or activity; or (3) November 20, 2004. (Sec. 112) Continues until the date specified in Sec. 107: (1) specified Franchise Fund pilot programs, including the Treasury Franchise Fund, under the Federal Financial Management Act of 1994; and (2) the Secretary of Defense's temporary limited authority to use operation and maintenance funds for construction projects outside the United States. (Sec. 114) Makes amounts available for the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). Prohibits SNS funds from being made available to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under this joint resolution. Reduces DHS funds made available under this joint resolution by the amount otherwise attributable to SNS funding.  (Sec. 115) Continues, until the date specified in Sec. 107, the development company debenture and small business investment company programs under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958. (Sec. 116) Continues through the date specified in Sec. 107 or the enactment into law of a defense authorization Act for FY 2005, whichever is earlier, the authority of the Secretary or the Secretary concerned to: (1) provide, wherever practicable, prepaid phone cards, or an equivalent telecommunications benefit which includes access to telephone service to certain members of the armed forces stationed outside the United States; (2) use Department of Defense (DOD) funds for a unified counterdrug and counterterrorism campaign in Colombia; (3) temporarily waive the limitation on funding for a chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia; (4) provide travel allowances for family members of a member of the armed forces who is ill or injured as a result of service on active duty in support of Operation Noble Eagle, Operation Enduring Freedom, or Operation Iraqi Freedom, without regard to whether there is a determination that the presence of the family member may contribute to the member's health and welfare; (5) provide for procurement of civilian attire for a member of the armed forces medically evacuated for treatment in a medical facility, or for travel to a medical facility or the member's home station, by reason of an illness or injury incurred or aggravated on such active duty; and (6) provide an accession bonus for certain pharmacy officers of the uniformed service. (Sec. 117) Extends through the date specified in Sec. 107 the authority of the President to waive certain sanctions imposed on foreign persons in Pakistan before January 1, 2001, for violation of prohibitions of the Arms Export Control Act or the Export Administration Act of 1979 against the transfer of items on the Missile Technology Control Regime. Provides that the prohibitions on the use of funds appropriated under the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2004 to provide assistance to any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree, or to furnish assistance to any country in default in excess of a year on payments on a U.S. loan, shall not apply with respect to Pakistan through the date specified in Sec. 107. (Sec. 118) Continues through the date specified in Sec. 107 programs, activities, eligibility requirements, and advisory committees authorized under the Higher Education Act of 1965. (Sec. 119) Amends the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2004 to apply a specified earmark of funds for assistance to certain candidate countries under the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 to funds made available by this joint resolution.  (Sec. 120) Amends the Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003 to extend through the date specified in Sec. 107 the authority of the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia with respect to personnel, procurement, and the preparation of fiscal impact statements during a control period. (Sec. 121) Amends the Panama Canal Act of 1979 to terminate the Panama Canal Commission and the Office of Transition Administration on October 1, 2004. Transfers, upon such termination, the Panama Canal Revolving Fund to the General Services Administration. Specifies the use of such Fund.  (Sec. 122) Makes funding available for administrative expenses of the: (1) Federal Highway Administration; (2) Bureau of Transportation Statistics; (3) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; (4) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; and (5) Federal Transit Administration (FTA), in accordance with authorized FTA programs. Makes funding available for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to make grants to and enter into contracts with States for personnel costs for implementation of commercial motor carrier safety improvement grants and contracts, commercial driver's license program improvements, border enforcement operations, and new motor carrier entrant requirements. Deems the availability of funding with regard to contract authority to be direct spending. Continues amounts appropriated or credited to the Highway Trust Fund after the date of any expenditure pursuant to this joint resolution. (Sec. 123) Authorizes the Overseas Private Investment Corporation to undertake any program authorized by title IV of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 in Iraq, subject to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations, through the date specified in Sec. 107. (Sec. 124) Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make $14.61 million available from amounts appropriated in FY 2004 under the heading "Housing for Persons With Disabilities" in title II of the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004 for amendments to existing tenant-based assistance contracts entered into before FY 2004 pursuant to the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (with only one amendment authorized for any such contract).  (Sec. 125) Amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to extend the deadline for the payment of reclamation fees by operators of coal mining operations through the date specified in Sec. 107. (Sec. 126) Continues through the date specified in Sec. 107 certain activities for entitlements and other mandatory payments whose budget authority was provided in appropriations Acts for FY 2004, and for activities under the Food Stamp Act of 1977. Declares that, notwithstanding such date, funds shall be available and obligations for mandatory payments due on or about November 1 and December 1, 2004, may continue to be made.  (Sec. 127) Provides a maximum of: (1) $5.087 billion for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC); and (2) $7.8 million for the Election Assistance Commission "Salaries and Expenses." (Sec. 129) Makes funds available under this joint resolution for "Bureau of Indian Affairs - Indian Land and Water Claims Settlements and Miscellaneous Payments to Indians" available for payments by the United States pursuant to the settlement of Seneca Nation of Indians v. State of New York. (Sec. 130) Deems that amounts made available under this joint resolution to carry out assistance in State workers' compensation proceedings in Public Law 106-398 include transfers of funds from other accounts made during FY 2004 to carry out such purposes. (Sec. 131) States that in the Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief Fund Act of 1998 the terms "expended" and "payment" shall mean "delivered orders-obligations unpaid" as defined in the United States Standard General Ledger Accounts and Definitions. (Sec. 132) Provides $2.5 million for expenses necessary to carry out the Presidential Transition Act of 1963. (Sec. 133) Amends the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004 under the heading "Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund" to: (1) increase funding for security and law enforcement from $3.243 billion to $5.090 billion; (2) increase funding for justice, public safety infrastructure, and civil society from $1.318 billion to $1.960 billion; (3) decrease funding for the electric sector from $5.560 billion to $4.455 billion; (4) decrease funding for oil infrastructure from $1.890 billion to $1.723 billion; (5) decrease funding for water resources and sanitation from $4.332 billion to $2.361 billion; (6) increase funding for private sector development from $153 million to $845 million; and (7) increase funding for education, refugees, human rights and governance from $280 billion to $342 billion. (Sec. 134) Amends the Act to increase from $29 million to $119 million funds made available for administrative expenses of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for support of the reconstruction activities in Iraq. Prohibits such funds from being made available to USAID (currently, the Coalition Provisional Authority) for administrative expenses or to pay for a Federal agency's administrative expenses regarding the funds. (Sec. 135) Enacts into law provisions of H.R. 4818 as passed by the House of Representatives on July 15, 2004, that provide for: (1) the availability of certain funds for debt restructuring for Iraq; and (2) a shift from the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to the Secretary of State of responsibility for a report to Congress on the proposed uses, on a project-by-project basis over a certain three-month period, of appropriations for oversight of Iraq reconstruction. Limits to $360 billion the funds available for Iraq debt restructuring. (Sec. 136) Requires the Corps of Engineers, during the portion of FY 2005 covered by this joint resolution, to continue work on all uncompleted projects underway in FY 2004, notwithstanding budget proposals to withhold funding for shore protection and certain construction projects. Prohibits the Corps from diverting funds into any reserve fund not specifically authorized by an Act of Congress.",2023-01-13T21:46:44Z,
108-hjres-108,108,hjres,108,Congratulating and commending the Veterans of Foreign Wars.,Commemorations,2004-09-28,2004-10-07,Received in the Senate.,House,"Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5]",TN,D,C000754,2,"Recognizes the historic significance of the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW). Congratulates the VFW on achieving that milestone. Commends the approximately 2,000,000 veterans who belong to the VFW and thanks them for their service to their fellow veterans and the Nation.",2023-01-15T21:49:03Z,
108-hjres-106,108,hjres,106,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.,Families,2004-09-23,2004-09-30,Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.,House,"Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4]",CO,R,M001152,121,Constitutional Amendment - Marriage Protection Amendment - Declares that marriage in the United States shall consist only of the union of a man and a woman.  Prohibits the Constitution or any State constitution from being construed to require that marital status or its legal incidents be conferred upon any union other than that of a man and a woman.,2023-01-13T21:46:44Z,
108-hjres-104,108,hjres,104,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to make eligible for the Office of President a person who is not a natural born citizen of the United States but has been a United States citizen for at least 20 years.,Government Operations and Politics,2004-09-15,2004-11-05,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46]",CA,R,R000409,0,Constitutional Amendment - Makes eligible for the Office of the President non-native born persons who have held U.S. citizenship for at least 20 years and who are otherwise eligible to hold such Office.,2023-01-13T21:46:44Z,
108-hjres-105,108,hjres,105,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to lower the age qualification for Senators from 30 years of age to 21 years of age and for Members of the House of Representatives from 25 years of age to 21 years of age.,Congress,2004-09-15,2004-11-05,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3]",PA,R,E000187,0,Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a person from being a Senator or Representative in Congress who has not attained the age of twenty-one years (thus lowering the age qualification for Senators from 30 years and the age of Members of the House of Representatives from 25 years).,2023-01-13T21:46:44Z,
108-hjres-103,108,hjres,103,Every Vote Counts Amendment,Government Operations and Politics,2004-09-14,2004-11-05,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]",TX,D,G000410,9,Every Vote Counts Amendment - Constitutional Amendment - Provides for the popular election of the President and Vice President under a new electoral system. (Abolishes the electoral college.),2023-01-13T21:46:44Z,
108-hjres-102,108,hjres,102,Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Peleliu and the end of Imperial Japanese control of Palau during World War II and urging the Secretary of the Interior to work to protect the historic sites of the Peleliu Battlefield National Historic Landmark and to establish commemorative programs honoring the Americans who fought there.,Commemorations,2004-09-09,2004-12-21,Became Public Law No: 108-479.,House,"Rep. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ-6]",AZ,R,F000444,10,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on September 9, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the courage of the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who participated in the Battle of Peleliu and of all veterans who fought in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Urges the Secretary of the Interior to recognize the year 2004 as the 60th anniversary of that battle, work to protect historic sites of the Peleliu Battlefield National Historic Landmark, and establish commemorative programs honoring the Americans who fought at those sites.",2023-01-13T21:31:57Z,
108-hjres-101,108,hjres,101,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding presidential election voting rights for residents of all United States territories and commonwealths.,Government Operations and Politics,2004-07-22,2004-08-04,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large]",VI,D,C000380,2,Constitutional Amendment - States that the right of a citizen to vote in a presidential election shall not be denied or abridged on account of residency in a territory or commonwealth of the United States.,2023-01-15T04:49:24Z,
108-hjres-100,108,hjres,100,"Recognizing the 100th anniversary year of the founding of the Ford Motor Company, which has been a significant part of the social, economic, and cultural heritage of the United States and many nations and a revolutionary industrial and global institution, and congratulating the Ford Motor Company for its achievements.",Commemorations,2004-06-21,2004-07-07,"Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.",House,"Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11]",MI,R,M001147,1,Recognizes the 100th anniversary year of the founding of the Ford Motor Company and congratulates the Ford Motor Company for its achievements.,2023-01-15T04:49:10Z,
108-hjres-99,108,hjres,99,Providing for the appointment of Eli Broad as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.,Government Operations and Politics,2004-06-21,2004-06-21,Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.,House,"Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5]",CA,D,M000249,2,"Provides for the appointment of Eli Broad as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, to fill the vacancy resulting from the death of Barber B. Conable, Jr.",2023-01-15T04:49:10Z,
108-hjres-98,108,hjres,98,To acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the United States Government regarding Indian tribes and offer an apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the United States.,Native Americans,2004-06-18,2004-06-18,Referred to the House Committee on Resources.,House,"Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1]",VA,R,D000597,1,"Declares that the United States acting through Congress: (1) recognizes the special legal and political relationship the Indian tribes have with it and the solemn covenant with the land we share; (2) commends and honors the Native Peoples for the thousands of years that they have stewarded and protected this land; (3) acknowledges years of official depredations, ill-conceived policies, and the breaking of covenants by the Federal Government regarding Indian tribes; (4) apologizes on behalf of the people of the United States to all Native Peoples for the many instances of violence, maltreatment, and neglect inflicted on them by U.S. citizens; (5) expresses its regret for the ramifications of former offenses and its commitment to build on the positive relationships of the past and present to move toward a brighter future where all the people of this land live reconciled as brothers and sisters, and harmoniously steward and protect this land together; (6) urges the President to acknowledge the offenses of the United States against Indian tribes in U.S. history in order to bring healing to this land by providing a proper foundation for reconciliation between such entities; and (7) commends the State governments that have begun reconciliation efforts with recognized Indian tribes located in their boundaries and encourages all State governments similarly to do the same. Provides that nothing in this Joint Resolution authorizes any claim against the United States or serves as a settlement of any claim against it.",2023-01-15T04:49:10Z,
108-hjres-97,108,hjres,97,Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.,International Affairs,2004-06-03,2004-07-07,Became Public Law No: 108-272.,House,"Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]",CA,D,L000090,41,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Approves the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.,2023-01-15T04:49:10Z,
108-hjres-96,108,hjres,96,"Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to serve as Members of the House of Representatives when, in a national emergency, a significant number of Members are unable to serve due to death, resignation, or incapacity.",Congress,2004-05-04,2004-08-04,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16]",CA,D,L000397,0,"Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes Congress, by law and with the approval of two thirds of each House, to provide for the appointment of temporary members of the House of Representatives to serve during any period in which 30 percent or more of the seats of the House are vacant due to death, resignation, or incapacity.  Requires members appointed pursuant to a law enacted to carry out this article to serve until a member is elected to fill the vacancy in accordance with the applicable laws regarding special elections in the State involved, or until the expiration of the six-month period which begins on the first day of the temporary member's service, whichever occurs earlier.",2023-01-15T04:48:56Z,
108-hjres-93,108,hjres,93,Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Allied landing at Normandy during World War II.,Commemorations,2004-04-29,2004-04-29,Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.,House,"Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]",NJ,R,S000522,36,"Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the Allied landing at Normandy, France, during World War II on June 6, 1944.",2023-01-15T04:48:39Z,
108-hjres-94,108,hjres,94,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish English as the official language of the United States.,Government Operations and Politics,2004-04-29,2004-05-20,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5]",VA,R,G000280,12,Constitutional Amendment - Establishes English as the official language of the United States.,2023-01-15T04:48:38Z,
108-hjres-95,108,hjres,95,Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.,International Affairs,2004-04-29,2004-05-03,Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.,House,"Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]",CA,D,L000090,51,Approves the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.,2023-01-15T04:48:38Z,
108-hjres-92,108,hjres,92,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to Congressional succession.,Congress,2004-04-02,2004-05-20,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46]",CA,R,R000409,0,"Constitutional Amendment - Provides that upon the death of a person elected as Representative, the duties and powers of that office shall be discharged by his or her designated successor as Acting Representative until a new Representative is elected. Declares that whenever a: (1) person elected as Representative transmits to the Speaker of the House of Representatives a written declaration that he or she is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his or her office, and until a written declaration to the contrary is transmitted, such powers and duties shall be discharged by his or her designated successor as Acting Representative; and (2) whenever a majority of the potential successors of a person elected as Representative transmit to the Speaker their written declaration that such person is unable to discharge the powers and duties of such office, that person's designated successor shall immediately assume the powers and duties of that office as Acting Representative and thereafter, when the person elected as Representative transmits to the Speaker his or her written declaration that no such inability exists, he or she shall assume or resume such powers and duties. Allows each person elected as Representative to appoint, in ranked order, between three and five potential successors, provided that such appointments are transmitted to the Speaker in a publicly available written declaration no earlier than one year and no later than 60 days before the date such person is elected as Representative. Makes the designated successor the highest ranked potential successor appointed in conformance with this article who meets the qualifications for office, or if no such person exists, a person meeting such qualifications appointed by the executive authority of the same State. Makes such appointments effective during the term of office for which the person elected as Representative has been elected. Provides for the same procedures in the Senate, upon the death of a person elected as Senator or whenever a person elected as Senator transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate a written declaration that he or she is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his or her office, and until he or she transmits a written declaration to the contrary. Authorizes a Senator to make or revise his or her written appointment of potential successors no earlier than one year and no later than 60 days before a date established by Congress for the regular election of Senators and Representatives. Makes such midterm appointment or revision effective on the next date established by the U.S. Constitution for the beginning and ending of the terms of Senators and Representatives. Amends the 17th amendment to the U.S. Constitution to repeal the authority of a State legislature to empower the State executive to make temporary appointments in the Senate until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may direct.",2023-01-15T04:48:38Z,
108-hjres-91,108,hjres,91,Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944.,Commemorations,2004-03-25,2004-05-17,Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.,House,"Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]",ME,D,M001149,7,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that Congress: (1) supports the recognition of the 60th anniversary of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944; and (2) requests the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe such anniversary with appropriate ceremonies and activities.,2023-01-15T10:18:08Z,
108-hjres-89,108,hjres,89,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives.,Congress,2004-03-11,2004-04-02,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]",CT,D,L000557,0,"Constitutional Amendment - Declares that a smaller number than the majority of the House of Representatives may resolve that a vacancy exists in the majority of the number of seats of the House provided by law. Provides that, after the adoption of a resolution with respect to the vacancy, the State legislature in which a vacancy in the membership of the House exists shall convene a special session to appoint an individual to fill the vacancy. Requires the chief executive of the State to appoint an individual to fill the vacancy if: (1) the State legislature does not convene a special session during the five-calendar day period which begins on the day after the House adopts the resolution; or (2) the legislature convenes a special session during such period but does not appoint an individual to fill a vacancy in a seat during the three-calendar day period which begins on the date the legislature convenes the special session. Declares that an individual appointed under this article shall meet the qualifications for service as a Member of the House and shall serve as a Member until an election is held to fill the original vacancy. Requires that the State provide for such an election at such time and in accordance with such procedures as may be provided by law, except that the individual appointed may not be a candidate in the next election for the House. Provides that such individual shall be a member of the same political party as the Member of the House who previously held the seat.  Grants Congress the power by law to: (1) specify circumstances constituting when a vacancy happens in the Representation from any State in the House; and (2) to address the incapacity of Members of the House.",2023-01-15T10:18:08Z,
108-hjres-90,108,hjres,90,"Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to serve as Members of the House of Representatives when, in a national emergency, a significant number of Members are unable to serve.",Congress,2004-03-11,2004-04-02,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16]",CA,D,L000397,0,"Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes Congress by law to provide for the appointment of temporary members of the House of Representatives to serve during any period in which 30 percent or more of the seats of the House are vacant due to death or resignation. Requires the temporary member to serve until a member is elected to fill the vacancy in accordance with the applicable laws regarding special elections in the State involved or until the expiration of the six-month period which begins on the first day of the temporary member's service, whichever occurs earlier.",2023-01-15T10:18:08Z,
108-hjres-87,108,hjres,87,Honoring the life and legacy of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and recognizing his contributions on the anniversary of the date of his birth.,Commemorations,2004-01-28,2004-03-22,Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.,House,"Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]",NY,D,S000480,58,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors the life and legacy of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Recognizes his contributions on the anniversary of the date of his birth (January 30, 1882).",2023-01-15T10:18:08Z,
108-hjres-88,108,hjres,88,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that certain trust funds are outside the budget of the United States.,Economics and Public Finance,2004-01-28,2004-03-01,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4]",MS,D,T000074,7,"Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the receipts (including attributable interest) and outlays of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance, Disability Insurance, Hospital Insurance, and Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Funds, the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund, and the Department of Defense Military Retirement Fund from being counted as receipts or outlays of the United States.",2023-01-15T09:32:51Z,
108-hjres-86,108,hjres,86,Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.,Economics and Public Finance,2004-01-21,2004-03-01,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Jenkins, William L. [R-TN-1]",TN,R,J000082,0,Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits Federal expenditures (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding revenues (except those derived from borrowing) for any fiscal year unless three-fifths of the whole number of each House of Congress provides for a specific excess of expenditures over revenues by a rollcall vote.Authorizes Congress to waive such prohibition when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict.,2023-01-15T09:32:51Z,
108-hjres-84,108,hjres,84,Recognizing the 93d birthday of Ronald Reagan.,Commemorations,2004-01-20,2004-03-25,Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.,House,"Rep. Gibbons, Jim [R-NV-2]",NV,R,G000152,105,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Extends the birthday greetings of Congress, on behalf of the American people, to Ronald Reagan on his 93rd birthday.",2023-01-15T09:47:47Z,
108-hjres-85,108,hjres,85,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the maintenance of a system of social insurance that provides Social Security for its citizens.,Social Welfare,2004-01-20,2004-05-20,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]",ME,D,M001149,0,"Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits Congress from passing any law which alters the fundamental structure of the Federal Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Program under title II of the Social Security Act as a social insurance program which provides guaranteed benefits that cannot be outlived to retirees and guaranteed benefits to disabled workers, the families of retirees and disabled workers, and the survivors of deceased retirees and workers. Requires that such benefits: (1) be fully protected against inflation; (2) incorporate a progressive benefit structure under which the benefit amount is based on the level of earnings a worker had during his or her working years; and (3) be financed in a way that pools risks and rewards broadly across society and between generations.  Prohibits Congress from passing any law which diverts revenues from the Social Security trust funds, including contributions under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act and the Self-Employment Contributions Act, or uses such revenues for any purpose other than paying Social Security benefits and financing the administrative costs associated with paying such benefits.  Prohibits Congress from passing any law which fully or partially privatizes Social Security, including the establishment of individual investment accounts which replace some or all of the Social Security benefits, which directly or indirectly cause reductions in such benefits, or which are used to finance such benefits.",2023-01-15T09:32:51Z,
108-hjres-82,108,hjres,82,"Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes.",Economics and Public Finance,2003-12-08,2003-12-16,Became Public Law No: 108-185.,House,"Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-10]",FL,R,Y000031,0,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the law making continuing appropriations for FY 2004 (the law) to increase from $3.8 billion to $7.667 billion the limitation on new loan guarantee commitments of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), General and Special Risk Insurance Fund, for the period of applicability of the law. Allows such increase only: (1) after a certification by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to the congressional appropriations committees that the use of such authority will not result in loan guarantee commitments for all of FY 2004 at a level in excess of the limitation set forth in the FY 2003 appropriations Act, and that the apportionment of loan commitment authority provided for the Fund and the FHA Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund is in compliance with the terms and conditions set forth in the law; (2) if the authority for such increase applies only to new commitments issued after the enactment of this Act; and (3) if nothing in this Act is construed to pardon or release a Government officer or employee for violations of Federal law prohibiting an officer or employee from expending amounts in excess of appropriated amounts or expending sequestered amounts (the Antideficiency Act) or other applicable laws. Amends the law making continuing appropriations to provide a $141.4 million rate of operations for the Federal Aviation Administration Operations Account Staff Offices line of business.",2023-01-15T09:17:39Z,
108-hjres-83,108,hjres,83,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives.,Congress,2003-12-08,2004-06-02,Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.,House,"Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3]",WA,D,B001229,2,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Constitutional Amendment - Requires an individual, who is elected to serve as a Member of the House of Representatives for a Congress, before taking the oath of office, to present to the chief executive of the State from which the individual is elected a list of at least two qualified nominees to take the individual's place in the event he or she dies or becomes incapacitated before the individual's term of office expires. Allows the individual, after such oath, to revise the list at any time during a Congress. Provides that if at any time a majority of the whole membership of the House is unable to carry out its duties because of death or incapacity, or if any time the House adopts a resolution declaring that extraordinary circumstances exist which threaten the ability of the House to represent the interests of the people of the United States, the chief executive of any State represented by a Member who is dead or incapacitated at that time shall appoint, from the most recent list, an individual to take the Member's place. Requires: (1) the individual to be appointed as soon as practicable (but in no event later than seven days) after the Member's death or incapacity has been certified; (2) the individual to serve until the Member regains capacity or until another Member is elected to the vacancy; and (3) the State to provide for an election. Allows the appointed individual to be a candidate in the election. States that these provisions do not apply to any Member of the House who dies or becomes incapacitated before the seven-day period which ends on the date on which the event requiring such appointments occurs. Provides that if the appointed individual is unable to carry out a Member's duties, the chief executive of the State involved shall appoint another individual from the same list of nominees. Declares that Congress may by law establish the criteria for determining whether a Member of the House or Senate is dead or incapacitated, and shall have the power to enforce this Amendment through appropriate legislation.",2023-01-15T09:17:39Z,
108-hjres-79,108,hjres,79,"Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes.",Economics and Public Finance,2003-11-21,2003-11-22,Became Public Law No: 108-135.,House,"Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-10]",FL,R,Y000031,0,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Extends until January 31, 2004: (1) the law making continuing appropriations for FY 2004; and (2) the waiver of certain conditions under the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2003 on the planning, design, or construction of a chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia.",2023-01-15T08:18:17Z,
108-hjres-80,108,hjres,80,Appointing the day for the convening of the second session of the One Hundred Eighth Congress.,Congress,2003-11-21,2003-12-15,Became Public Law No: 108-181.,House,"Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22]",TX,R,D000217,0,"Provides for convening of the second session of the 108th Congress at noon on January 20, 2004.",2023-01-15T08:18:17Z,
108-hjres-81,108,hjres,81,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the number of consecutive terms that a Senator or Representative may serve and providing for 4-year terms for Representatives.,Congress,2003-11-21,2003-12-10,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11]",NY,D,O000159,0,Constitutional Amendment - Limits the term of a Senator to four full consecutive terms and a Representative to 24 full consecutive years. Provides that the House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every 4th year. States that any term that began before the first day that this article is valid as part of the Constitution shall not be included in determining the number of full consecutive terms that a person has been a Senator or Representative.,2023-01-15T08:18:17Z,
108-hjres-77,108,hjres,77,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives.,Congress,2003-11-19,2003-12-10,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3]",WA,D,B001229,0,"Constitutional Amendment - Requires an individual, who is elected to serve as a Member of the House of Representatives for a Congress, before taking the oath of office, to present to the chief executive of the State from which the individual is elected a list of at least two qualified nominees to take the individual's place in the event the individual dies or becomes incapacitated before the individual's term of office expires. Allows the individual, after such oath, to revise the list at any time during a Congress. Provides that if at any time a majority of the whole membership of the House is unable to carry out its duties because of death or incapacity, or if at any time the House adopts a resolution declaring that extraordinary circumstances exist which threaten the ability of the House to represent the interests of the people of the United States, the chief executive of any State represented by a member who is dead or incapacitated at that time shall appoint, from the most recent list, an individual to take the Member's place. Requires: (1) the individual to be appointed as soon as practicable (but in no event later than seven days) after the Member's death or incapacity has been certified; (2) the individual to serve until the Member regains capacity or until another Member is elected to the vacancy; and (3) the State to provide for an election to fill the vacancy. Allows the appointed individual to be a candidate in the election. States that these provisions do not apply to any Member of the House who dies or becomes incapacitated before the seven-day period which ends on the date on which the event requiring such appointments occurs. Provides that if the appointed individual is unable to carry out a Member's duties, the chief executive of the State involved shall appoint another individual from the same list of nominees.",2023-01-15T08:18:17Z,
108-hjres-78,108,hjres,78,"Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes.",Economics and Public Finance,2003-11-19,2003-11-21,Message on Senate action sent to the House.,House,"Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-10]",FL,R,Y000031,0,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Extends until November 23, 2003: (1) the law making continuing appropriations for FY 2004; and (2) the waiver of certain conditions under the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2003 on the planning, design, or construction of a chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia.",2023-01-15T08:18:17Z,
108-hjres-76,108,hjres,76,"Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes.",Economics and Public Finance,2003-11-04,2003-11-07,Became Public Law No: 108-107.,House,"Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-10]",FL,R,Y000031,0,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Extends until November 21, 2003: (1) the law making continuing appropriations for FY 2004; and (2) the waiver of certain conditions under the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2003 on the planning, design, or construction of a chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia.",2023-01-15T08:18:17Z,
108-hjres-75,108,hjres,75,"Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes.",Economics and Public Finance,2003-10-28,2003-10-31,Became Public Law No: 108-104.,House,"Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-10]",FL,R,Y000031,0,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the law making continuing appropriations for FY 2004 to: (1) extend such law through November 7, 2003; (2) make available to the Secretary of Transportation out of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund such amounts as may be necessary for administrative expenses of the Grants-in-aid Airports program at the current rate of operations; and (3) repeal the continuing availability of funding for administrative expenses of the Federal Highway Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Federal Transit Administration, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Amends the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2003 to extend through November 7, 2003, the waiver of certain conditions on the planning, design, or construction of a chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia.",2023-01-15T07:17:55Z,
108-hjres-74,108,hjres,74,Recognizing the Agricultural Research Service of the Department of Agriculture on the occasion of its 50th anniversary for the important service it provides to the Nation.,Commemorations,2003-10-21,2003-10-29,Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.,House,"Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6]",VA,R,G000289,3,States that Congress recognizes the Agricultural Research Service of the Department of Agriculture for its 50 years of outstanding service in agricultural research.,2023-01-15T07:17:55Z,
108-hjres-73,108,hjres,73,"Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes.",Economics and Public Finance,2003-10-20,2003-10-22,Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 317.,House,"Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-10]",FL,R,Y000031,0,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Extends until November 7, 2003: (1) the law making continuning appropriations for FY 2004; and (2) the waiver of certain conditions under the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2003 on the planning, design, or construction of a chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia Repeals provisions of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2004 authorizing the Secretary of Defense to: (1) transfer specified Army operation and maintenance funds to other activities of the Federal Government; and (2) enter into and carry out contracts for the acquisition of real property, construction, personal services, and operations related to classified projects listed in the Classified Annex accompanying such Act. Enacts into law provisions of the following bills as passed by the House of Representatives: (1) the Agricultural, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004; (2) the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004; (3) the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2004; (4) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2004; (5) the Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004; and (6) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004.",2023-01-15T07:17:55Z,
108-hjres-72,108,hjres,72,Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.,"Science, Technology, Communications",2003-10-16,2003-10-27,Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.,House,"Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22]",NY,D,H000627,62,"Disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission and received by Congress on July 10, 2003, relating to broadcast media ownership.",2023-01-15T07:17:55Z,
108-hjres-71,108,hjres,71,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States deeming Presidential nominees to be appointed at the time of nomination subject to disapproval by the Senate within 120 days of receiving the nomination from the President.,Government Operations and Politics,2003-10-01,2003-10-22,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11]",MI,R,M001147,9,"Constitutional Amendment - Requires any judge, ambassador, or other officer nominated by the President under the Constitution to be appointed at the time of nomination subject to disapproval by a majority vote of Senators serving at the time of the nomination, except that such disapproval shall be effective only if it occurs during the 120-day period (excluding days on which the Senate is not in session) which begins on the date the Senate receives such nomination.",2023-01-15T07:17:55Z,
108-hjres-70,108,hjres,70,"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.",Commemorations,2003-09-29,2003-10-16,Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.,House,"Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11]",VA,R,D000136,4,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes Inspectors General for, and commends their role in, preventing and detecting waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement and promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in Federal programs and operations.",2023-01-15T07:17:55Z,
108-hjres-69,108,hjres,69,"Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes.",Economics and Public Finance,2003-09-24,2003-09-30,Became Public Law No: 108-84.,House,"Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-10]",FL,R,Y000031,0,"(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 25, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Makes continuing appropriations for FY 2004. Appropriates amounts for continuing, at the current rate of operations, projects or activities which were conducted in FY 2003 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority was made available in the: (1) Agricultural, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003; (2) Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003; (3) District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2003; (4) Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2003; (5) Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2003; (6) Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003; (7) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003; (8) Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2003; (9) Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003; (10) Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2003; and (11) Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003. (Sec. 106) Amends the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003 to: (1) increase the amount of funds made available from July 1, 2003, until September 30, 2004, for a program of education for the disabled; and (2) decrease by a corresponding amount funds made available from October 1, 2003, until September 30, 2004, for such program. (Sec. 107) Provides funding under this resolution until the earliest of: (1) enactment of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in this joint resolution; (2) enactment of the applicable appropriations Act without any provision for such project or activity; or (3) October 31, 2003. (Sec. 113) Continues, until the date specified in section 107: (1) increases in military imminent danger special pay and the family separation allowance; (2) specified franchise fund pilot programs; (3) international development investment authority under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; (4) the development company debenture and small business investment company programs under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958; and (5) the collection and use of maintenance fees authorized by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (while continuing through such date the prohibition against the collection of other fees under such Act). (Sec. 121) Provides a $3.8 billion limit on new loan guarantee commitments of the Federal Housing Administration, General and Special Risk Insurance Fund, for the period covered by this joint resolution. (Sec. 122) Continues for the period covered by this joint resolution funds made available in accordance with the Compacts of Free Association between the U.S. Government and the Governments of the Marshall Islands and Micronesia. (Sec. 123) Earmarks funds made available herein to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for: (1) a Virgin River water rights and habitat acquisition program; and (2) the Shivwits Band Trust Fund. (Sec. 125) Makes amounts provided in this joint resolution and prior appropriations Acts from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund available for FY 2004 for expenditures to meet Fund obligations. (Sec. 126) Continues the availability of funding for administrative expenses of the: (1) Federal Highway Administration; (2) Bureau of Transportation Statistics; (3) Federal Transit Administration; (4) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; and (5) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (Sec. 131) Requires amounts to continue to be appropriated or credited to the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and the Highway Trust Fund after the date of any expenditure pursuant to this Act. (Sec. 132) States that provisions of this Act that would change direct spending or receipts under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) were they included in an Act other than an appropriations Act shall be treated as direct spending or receipts (and therefore not as emergency expenditures) under such Act. (Sec. 133) Authorizes during FY 2004 direct loans under the Arms Export Control Act to be made available to the Czech Republic, with a gross obligation limit of $550 million. (Sec. 134) Continues in effect through the date specified in section 107 certain provisions of the: (1) Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act; and (2) Commodity Distribution Reform Act and WIC Amendments of 1987. (Sec. 135) Amends the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2003 to extend through October 31, 2003, the waiver, after a specified certification from the President, of certain conditions on the planning, design, or construction of a chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia.",2023-01-15T06:32:51Z,
108-hjres-68,108,hjres,68,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to school prayer.,"Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues",2003-09-17,2003-10-22,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12]",PA,D,M001120,0,Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit individual prayer in public schools or to prohibit public school officials from including voluntary prayer in official school ceremonies and meetings. Prohibits the United States and the States from prescribing the content of any such prayer.,2023-01-15T06:32:51Z,
108-hjres-67,108,hjres,67,"Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit persons who are not natural-born citizens of the United States, but who have been citizens of the United States for at least 20 years, to be eligible to hold the Office of President.",Government Operations and Politics,2003-09-03,2003-10-22,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]",MI,D,C000714,1,Constitutional Amendment - Makes a person who has been a citizen of the United States for at least 20 years eligible to hold the office of President.,2023-01-15T06:32:51Z,
108-hjres-66,108,hjres,66,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for terms of office for Members of the House of Representatives.,Congress,2003-07-24,2003-09-04,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17]",TX,D,S000851,3,"Constitutional Amendment - Increases the term of office of a member of the House of Representatives from two to fours years, except for terms corresponding to general elections conducted in years corresponding to the decennial census, which shall be for two years. Provides that nothing in this Amendment shall be construed to limit the number of consecutive terms a Representative may serve. Makes this Amendment effective beginning with the first general election for Representatives held after the ratification of this Article; except that if a general election for Representatives is conducted in 2008, Representatives so elected shall serve two-year terms. States that if a Member of the House is a candidate for the Senate, the term of such Representative shall end 30 days from the date on which such Representative files a notice of candidacy, and the Representative shall not be eligible to serve in the House for two years from such date. Requires, as soon as the Representative becomes a candidate for the Senate, the executive authority of the State from which the Representative was chosen to issue writs of election to fill the vacancy to be created by the Representative's candidacy. Deems the person elected to fill such vacancy to have been elected to the term of office of the Representative who the person is replacing.",2023-01-15T17:04:05Z,
108-hjres-65,108,hjres,65,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting real and virtual child pornography.,Crime and Law Enforcement,2003-07-18,2003-09-04,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1]",SC,R,B001235,17,"Constitutional Amendment - Declares that neither the U.S. Constitution nor any State constitution shall be construed to protect child pornography (defined as visual depictions by any technological means of minor persons, whether actual or virtual, engaged in explicit sexual activity).",2023-01-15T17:04:05Z,
108-hjres-64,108,hjres,64,Disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Vietnam.,Foreign Trade and International Finance,2003-07-09,2003-07-14,Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.,House,"Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46]",CA,R,R000409,0,"Disapproves the extension with respect to Vietnam (as recommended by the President to Congress on May 29, 2003) of the President's authority under the Trade Act of 1974 to waive a nonmarket economy country's ineligibility to receive nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations) and credit extensions because of restrictions on freedom to emigrate.",2023-01-15T17:04:05Z,
108-hjres-63,108,hjres,63,Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003,International Affairs,2003-07-08,2003-12-17,Became Public Law No: 108-188.,House,"Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2]",IA,R,L000169,7,"(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on November 6, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003 - Title I: Approval of U.S.-FSM Compact and U.S.-RMI Compact; Interpretation Of, and U.S. Policies Regarding, U.S.-FSM Compact and U.S.-RMI Compact; Supplemental Provisions - (Sec. 101) Grants congressional approval to the "Compact of Free Association, as amended between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia" (U.S.-FSM Compact) and the "Compact of Free Association, as amended between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands" (U.S.-RMI Compact), as well as consent to specified subsidiary agreements and amended subsidiary agreements. (Sec. 102) Directs the United States to provide non-reimbursable technical and training assistance, including training and equipment for postal inspection of illicit drugs and other contraband, to enable the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to develop and adequately enforce its laws and to cooperate with the United States in the enforcement of U.S. criminal laws. Declares that certain funds appropriated under this title may be used to reimburse State or local agencies providing such assistance. Specifies the auditing authorities of the Comptroller General under the U.S.-FSM Compact. (Sec. 103) Directs the United States to provide the same nonreimbursable technical and training assistance to the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), with the same authority to use certain funds appropriated under this title to reimburse State or local agencies providing such assistance. Cites the Compact of Free Association Act of 1985 (Public Law 99-239), which granted congressional approval of the Compact of Free Association between the United States, the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia to recount provisions regarding: (1) the continued availability of certain lands on Ejit to the people of Bikini; (2) the "Section 177 Agreement" on U.S. compensation to citizens of the Marshall Islands, or the FSM, or Palau for loss or damage to property or person resulting from the U.S. nuclear testing program between June 30, 1946, and August 18, 1958; (3) additional specified amounts payable to the peoples of Bikini, Enewetak, Rongelap, and Utrik who were affected by the U.S. nuclear weapons testing program; (4) ratification and approval of the Section 177 Agreement as full and final settlement of all compensation claims relating to nuclear testing; (5) the Four Atoll Health Care Program; (6) the Enjebi Community Trust Fund and resettlement of the people of Enjebi on Enjebi or elsewhere if Enjebi exceeds radiation standards; and (7) funding of the Bikini Atoll Cleanup. Requires the President, upon request by the RMI Government, to continue to provide special medical care and related logistical support for the remaining members of the population of Rongelap and Utrik who were exposed to radiation resulting from the 1954 U.S. thermonuclear "Bravo" test. Makes appropriations: (1) for FY 2004 through 2023 to carry out the planting and agricultural maintenance program on Enewetak; and (2) for FY 2005 as the final contribution of the United States to the Rongelap Resettlement Trust Fund, for purposes of establishing a food importation program. Grants all necessary authorities to the Comptroller General to audit assistance programs under the Compacts. Directs the United States to initiate certain procedures under the U.S.-RMI Compact to resolve expeditiously such nonpayment if the RMI Government fails to pay certain funds to the landowners of Kwajalein Atoll in accordance with the land use agreement dated October 19, 1982. Requires payment by the RMI Government into an interest-bearing escrow account in a U.S. financial institution of any amounts paid to it by the United States in excess of the amounts required to be paid to the Kwajalein landowners, until such time as the RMI Government and the landowners conclude an agreement amending or superseding the existing one. Requires payment of such escrow funds and interest to the landowners whenever a new land use agreement is concluded. Authorizes the President to make loans and grants to the RMI Government to address the special needs of the community at Ebeye, Kwajalein Atoll, and other Marshallese communities within the Kwajalein Atoll pursuant to certain development plans. (Sec. 104) Requires the Secretary of State to include in the annual reports on the status of internationally recognized human rights in foreign countries a full and complete report regarding the status of such rights in the FSM and the RMI. Declares that the rights of a bona fide naturalized citizen of the FSM or the RMI to enter the United States, to lawfully engage in occupations there, and to establish nonimmigrant residence shall not be deemed to extend to any such naturalized citizen about whom U.S. officials may reasonably infer that the citizen acquired such status primarily in order to obtain such rights. Declares the sense of Congress that: (1) up to certain amounts of grant assistance to the FSM and the RMI, if mutually agreed between the U.S., FSM, and RMI Governments, be used for the purpose of increasing the machine-readability and security of passports issued by such jurisdictions; and (2) such funds be obligated by September 30, 2004, and in the amount and manner specified by the Secretary of State. Authorizes the U.S. Government to require that passports used for the purpose of seeking admission into the United States under the U.S.-FSM Compact and the U.S.-RMI Compact contain the security enhancements funded by such assistance. Declares the sense of Congress that the FSM and RMI Governments develop, before October 1, 2004, the capability to provide reliable and timely information as may reasonably be required by the U.S. Government in enforcing criminal and security-related grounds of inadmissibility and deportability under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Endorses and encourages the maintenance of the policies of the FSM and RMI Governments to regulate, in accordance with their Constitutions and laws, the alienation of permanent interests in real property so as to restrict the acquisition of such interests to persons of FSM and RMI citizenship, respectively. Declares that, in approving the U.S.-FSM Compact and the U.S.-RMI Compact, Congress understands that the FSM and RMI Governments will not permit any other government or any nongovernmental party to conduct, in the RMI or in the FSM, any nuclear waste disposal activities specified in the U.S.-FSM Compact and the U.S.-RMI Compact. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2004 through 2023 for grants to American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Mariana Islands, and Hawaii (affected jurisdictions) to aid in defraying costs of services to qualified nonimmigrants from RMI, FSM, or the Republic of Palau. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct periodic enumerations of qualified nonimmigrants in each affected jurisdiction. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary to reimburse health care institutions in the affected jurisdictions for costs resulting from the migration of RMI, FSM, and Palau citizens as a result of the implementation of the Compact of Free Association. Directs the Secretary of Defense to make available, on a space available and reimbursable basis, the Department of Defense medical facilities for use by FSM, RMI, and Palau citizens. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to continue to make the services of the National Health Service Corps available to FSM and RMI residents to the same extent and for so long as they are authorized for persons residing in any other areas within or outside the United States. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Governors of affected jurisdictions to report annually to the Secretary of the Interior any comments with respect to the impacts of the Compacts on their respective jurisdictions. Requires the Secretary to report those comments to Congress annually, together with: (1) the Administration's [sic] analysis of such impacts and its views on any recommendations for corrective action; (2) statistics concerning the number of persons availing themselves of the right to establish nonimmigrant residence in the United States; and (4) an analysis of the impact on the economy of American Samoa resulting from imports of canned tuna into the United States from the FSM and the RMI. Authorizes the President, in order to address previously accrued and unreimbursed impact expenses, at the request of the Governor of Guam or the Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and subject to notification of Congress, to reduce, release, or waive all or part of any amounts owed by such Governments (or either government's autonomous agencies or instrumentalities), respectively, to any U.S. department, agency, independent agency, office, or instrumentality. Requires both Governors to report to the Secretary of the Interior substantiating unreimbursed impact expenses claimed for the period from January 14, 1986, through September 30, 2003. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary for each of FY 2004 through 2023 for grants to the governments of the affected jurisdictions as a result of increased demands placed on educational, social, or public safety services or infrastructure related to service due to the presence in such jurisdictions of qualified nonimmigrants from the FSM, the RMI, and the Republic of Palau. Reaffirms the U.S. position that the U.S. Government is not responsible for foreign loans or debt obtained by the FSM and RMI Governments. Declares the sense of Congress that at least 30 percent of the U.S. annual grant assistance provided under the U.S.-FSM Compact, at least 30 percent of the total amount of similar funds allocated to each of the States of the FSM, and at least 30 percent of the U.S. annual grant assistance provided under the U.S.-RMI Compact shall be invested in infrastructure improvements and maintenance. Requires the President to report annually to Congress on the FSM and the RMI, and the Comptroller General to report to Congress on them every five years. Requires the U.S. Government to review every five years the terms of the respective Compacts and consider the overall nature and development of the U.S.-FSM and U.S.-RMI relationships. Requires the U.S. Government, in conducting the reviews, to consider the operating requirements of the FSM and the RMI Governments and their progress in meeting the development objectives set forth in their respective development plans. Declares that specified provisions of the U.S.-FSM Compact and the U.S.-RMI Compact regarding U.S. regulations under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended, which would define the terms of admission into the United States of FSM and RMI citizens as nonimmigrant aliens, shall be construed as though any such regulations that would have a significant effect on the admission, stay, and employment privileges shall not become effective until 90 days after their transmission to specified congressional committees. Increases from two-thirds to 100 percent of the change in U.S. Gross Domestic Product Implicit Price Deflator the inflation adjustment factor for Sector Grant Funding and Trust Fund Contributions as of FY 2015, if the Deflator average for FY 2009 through 2013 is greater than the Deflator average for FY 2004 through 2008. Makes FY 2014 the base year for calculating any inflation adjustment made. Directs the U.S., FSM, and RMI Governments to cooperate with each other in the development of telecommunications infrastructure that is mutually beneficial and improves the telecommunications connectivity and interoperability among the United States, Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands. Declares that, for the purpose of carrying out the FSM and RMI Federal Programs and Services Agreements, the United States Department of the Army shall serve as the Executive Agent for the Department of Defense in promoting and coordinating such telecommunication initiatives with the Governments of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia. Declares the sense of Congress that, to facilitate eligibility of FSM and RMI secondary school students to qualify for voluntary service in the U.S. Armed Forces, the Department of Defense may extend the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Student Testing Program (STP) and the ASVAB Career Exploration Program to selected secondary Schools in the FSM and the RMI to the extent such programs are available to Department of Defense Dependent Schools located in foreign jurisdictions. (Sec. 105) Declares that, except as otherwise provided in this joint resolution, all U.S. Federal programs and services extended to or operated in the FSM or the RMI are and shall remain subject to all applicable criteria, standards, reporting requirements, auditing procedures, and other rules and regulations applicable to such programs when operating in the United States (including its territories and commonwealths). Prescribes requirements for appropriations to the Secretary of the Interior and other specified Federal agencies for Grant Assistance and Services and Program Assistance under the U.S.-FSM Compact and the U.S.-RMI Compact. Authorizes the President to appoint an Interagency Group on Freely Associated States' Affairs to provide policy guidance and recommendations on implementation of the U.S.-FSM Compact and the U.S.-RMI Compact to Federal departments and agencies. Declares the sense of Congress that the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Interior shall be represented on the Interagency Group. Requires the three U.S. appointees (U.S. chair plus two members) to the Joint Economic Management Committee (JEMC) provided for in the U.S.-FSM Compact and the U.S.-FSM Fiscal Procedures Agreement to be U.S. Government officers or employees. Declares the sense of Congress that the appointees should be designated from the Department of State and the Department of the Interior, and that U.S. officials of the Asian Development Bank shall be consulted in order to properly coordinate U.S. and Asian Development Bank financial, program, and technical assistance. Requires the section of the U.S.-FSM Compact regarding the annual JEMC evaluation of FSM progress in meeting the objectives in its Sector Grant assistance plan to be construed to read as though the JEMC is required to give particular focus to the implementation of economic policy reforms to encourage investment and to achieve self-sufficient tax rates. Requires the three U.S. appointees (U.S. chair plus two members) to the Joint Economic Management and Financial Accountability Committee (JEMFAC) provided for in the U.S.-RMI Compact and the U.S.-RMI Fiscal Procedures Agreement to be U.S. Government officers or employees. Declares the sense of Congress that the appointees should be designated from the Department of State and the Department of the Interior, and that U.S. officials of the Asian Development Bank shall be consulted in order to properly coordinate U.S. and Asian Development Bank financial, program, and technical assistance. Requires the section of the U.S.-RMI Compact regarding the annual JEMFAC evaluation of RMI progress in meeting the objectives in its Sector Grant assistance plan to be construed to read as though the JEMFAC is required to give particular focus to the implementation of economic policy reforms to encourage investment and to achieve self-sufficient tax rates. Declares the sense of Congress that the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Interior shall ensure that there are personnel resources committed in the appropriate numbers and locations to ensure effective oversight of U.S. assistance and effective coordination of assistance among U.S. agencies and with other international donors such as the Asian Development Bank. Requires the three U.S. voting members (U.S. chair plus two members) of each of the Trust Fund Committees appointed by the U.S. Government under the U.S.-FSM Compact and the U.S.-RMI Compact to be U.S. Government officers or employees. Declares the sense of Congress that the appointees should be designated from the Department of State, the Department of the Interior, and the Department of the Treasury. Declares that such Trust Fund Committees shall be nonprofit corporations incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia.  Continues the authorization for the civil administration of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands after the effective date of the U.S.-FSM Compact and the U.S.-RMI Compact for specified limited transition purposes. Expresses the understanding of Congress that the FSM and the RMI Governments will not act in a manner incompatible with the authority and responsibility of the United States for security and defense matters in or related to the FSM or the RMI under their respective Compacts, including specified mutual security agreements. Expresses the intention of Congress that any such act on the part of either such Government will be viewed by the United States as a material breach of the U.S.-FSM Compact or U.S.-RMI Compact. Declares that the U.S. Government reserves the right in the event of such a material breach to take action, including (but not limited to) the suspension in whole or in part of the obligations of the U.S. Government to that Government. Makes available to the FSM and RMI the programs and services of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to the same extent as such programs and services were available in FY 2003. Directs the Secretary of State to undertake immediately negotiations with the FSM and the RMI Governments regarding disaster assistance and report the outcome to the appropriate committees of Congress by June 30, 2004, including recommendations for relevant changes to law under the Compacts and subsidiary agreements. Requires construction and application of the Compacts, if an agreement on emergency and disaster relief assistance is not concluded and implemented, as though they provide that U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) shall be responsible for the provision of emergency and disaster relief assistance in accordance with its statutory authorities, regulations, and policies. Authorizes the RMI and the FSM, in the event, to request also that the President make an emergency or major disaster declaration. Requires DHS, FEMA, and USAID, if the President declares an emergency or major disaster, jointly to assess the damage and prepare a reconstruction plan, including an estimate of the total amount of Federal resources needed. Requires FEMA, pursuant to an interagency agreement, to transfer funds from the Disaster Relief Fund in the amount of the estimate, together with an amount for administrative expenses, to USAID, which shall carry out reconstruction activities in the RMI and the FSM in accordance with the reconstruction plan. Authorizes DHS to provide the RMI and the FSM with preparedness grants to the extent that such assistance is available to the States of the United States. Directs the U.S. appointees to the JEMC (FSM) and JEMFAC (RMI) to consult with the Secretary of Education regarding the objectives, use, and monitoring of U.S. financial, program, and technical assistance made available for educational purposes. Makes available to the FSM and RMI the programs and services of the Department of Education with respect to eligible individuals under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA Grants), and Pell Grants under the Higher Education Act of 1965 to the extent that they continue to be available to institutions and students in the United States.  Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Education for FY 2005 through 2023 to supplement the education grants under the Compacts, in lieu of eligibility for appropriations under the programs of specified Federal education law. Allows FSM and RMI citizens attending an institution of higher education in the United States or its territories, the FSM, or the RMI on the date of enactment of this joint resolution to continue to receive assistance under the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant and Federal Work-Study programs for up to four academic years after such date to enable them to complete their programs of study. Requires appropriations made for such supplemental education grants to be used and monitored in accordance with an agreement among the Secretaries of Education, Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Interior, and in accordance with the respective Fiscal Procedures Agreements referred to in the Compacts. Declares that for FY 2005 through 2023, except for the supplemental education grants specified in this Act, the FSM and the RMI Governments shall not receive any grant under any formula-grant program administered by the Secretary of Education or the Secretary of Labor, nor any grant provided through the Head Start Act administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. States that for FY 2004 the FSM and the RMI Governments shall continue to be eligible for appropriations and to receive disaster assistance and education grants otherwise superseded by this Act. Continues the current eligibility of the Republic of Palau for such grants through FY 2007. Makes available to the FSM and RMI the programs and services of the: (1) the Legal Services Corporation; (2) the Public Health Service; and (3) the Rural Housing Service (formerly, the Farmers Home Administration). Declares that the FSM and the RMI Governments shall continue to be eligible for competitive grants administered by the Secretary of Education to the extent that such grants continue to be available to State and local governments in the United States. Declares that, in lieu of continuation of the Rural Housing Service program in the FSM, the President may agree to transfer to the FSM Government without cost the portfolio of the Rural Housing Service applicable to the FSM and provide any requested technical assistance in management of the portfolio. Applies the provisions of the U.S.-FSM Compact and the U.S.-RMI Compact regarding settlement and payment of tort claims (except those relating to security and defense) to employees and contractors of any Federal agency of the U.S. Government which provides any service or carries out any other function pursuant to or in furtherance of any provisions of the U.S.-FSM Compact or the U.S.-RMI Compact or this joint resolution in such area to which such Agreement formerly applied. Declares that the programs and services of the Environmental Protection Agency regarding PCBs shall, to the extent applicable, be construed to be made available to such islands for the cleanup of PCBs imported prior to 1987. Declares that the College of Micronesia shall retain its status as a land-grant institution and its eligibility for all benefits and programs available to such institutions. Declares that neither the FSM Government nor the RMI Government shall be required to pay to any department, agency, independent agency, office, or instrumentality of the United States any amounts owed to it by the Government of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands as of the effective date of the Compact. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide annually specified additional funds for the training of judges and officials of the FSM and RMI judiciaries in cooperation with the Pacific Islands Committee of the Ninth Circuit Judicial Council and in accordance with and to the extent provided in the Federal Programs and Services Agreement and the Fiscal Procedure Agreement, as appropriate. Authorizes and makes appropriations to the Secretary of the Interior, to remain available until expended, for each fiscal year from 2004 through 2023. Authorizes technical assistance to the FSM and RMI Governments by Federal agencies and institutions of the U.S. Government to the extent it may be provided to States, territories, or units of local government. Requires such assistance by the Forest Service, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (acting through the Resource Conservation and Development Program), the Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Marine Fisheries Service, the United States Coast Guard, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the Department of the Interior, and other agencies providing assistance under the National Historic Preservation Act to be on a nonreimbursable basis. Declares that persons who on January 1, 1985, were eligible to receive payment under the Prior Service Benefits Program established within the Social Security System of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands because of their services performed before July 1, 1968, for the U.S. Navy or the Government of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands shall continue to receive such payments on and after the effective date of the Compact. Authorizes appropriations to complete repayment by the United States of any debts owed for the use of various lands in the FSM and the Marshall Islands before January 1, 1985. Authorizes appropriations for grants to the FSM and RMI Governments and the governments of the affected jurisdictions to establish or continue programs for the control and prevention of communicable diseases, including (but not limited to) cholera, tuberculosis, and Hansen's Disease. Makes any person in the FSM or the RMI liable for user fees, if any, for services provided in the FSM or the RMI by the U.S. Government to the same extent as any person in the United States would be liable for such fees in the United States. Declares that no judgment of the courts of FSM, RMI, or the Republic of Palau against the United States shall be honored or recognized by the United States unless it is consistent with U.S. interpretation of international agreements relevant to the judgment. Adds that, in determining the consistency of a judgment with an international agreement, due regard shall be given to assurances made by the Executive Branch to the U.S. Congress regarding the proper interpretation of the international agreement. Authorizes establishment of a trust fund under either of the Trust Fund Agreements executed pursuant to the U.S.-FSM Compact and the U.S.-RMI Compact by: (1) creating a new legal entity to constitute the trust fund; or (2) assuming control of an existing legal entity including, without limitation, a trust fund or other legal entity established by or at the direction of the U.S. Government or the FSM or the RMI Government for the purpose of facilitating or expediting the establishment of the trust fund pursuant to the applicable Trust Fund Agreement. Authorizes but does not obligate such a trust fund to assume any obligations of an existing legal entity and take assignment of any contract or other agreement to which the existing legal entity is party. Authorizes but does not obligate the U.S. Government to provide financial, technical, or other assistance directly or indirectly to the FSM or the RMI Government for the purpose of establishing and operating a trust fund or other legal entity that will solicit bids from, and enter into contracts with, parties willing to serve in such capacities as trustee, depositary, money manager, or investment advisor, with the intention that the contracts will ultimately be assumed by and assigned to a trust fund established pursuant to a Trust Fund Agreement. (Sec. 106) Directs the U.S. Government to consult with the FSM and RMI Governments with respect to any contracts with private sector firms for construction or major repair of capital infrastructure within the FSM or the RMI, and enter into agreements with such firms whereby they will: (1) employ FSM and RMI citizens to the maximum extent possible; (2) provide such citizens with on the job training, with particular emphasis on the development of skills relating to operation of machinery and routine and preventative maintenance of machinery and other facilities; and (3) provide specific training or other assistance in order to enable the Government to engage in long-term maintenance of infrastructure. Limits training assistance by such firms to 20 percent of the contract amount, and makes such training funds available only to U.S. firms. Authorizes appropriations to cover any additional costs incurred by the FSM or RMI Government if such Governments, pursuant to an agreement entered into with the United States, apply a preference on the award of contracts to U.S. firms, provided that the amount of such preference does not exceed ten percent of the amount of the lowest qualified bid from a non-U.S. firm for such contract. (Sec. 107) Declares that all laws governing conflicts of interest and post-employment of Federal employees shall apply to the implementation of this Act. (Sec. 108) Makes available to the FSM and RMI the services and programs of the Small Business Administration, the Economic Development Administration, the Rural Utilities Services (formerly Rural Electrification Administration), the programs and services of the Department of Labor under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, and the programs and services of the Department of Commerce relating to tourism and to marine resource development. Authorizes the FSM and RMI Governments each to submit only one report or request, no later than September 30, 2009, for further compensatory adjustments for the adverse economic impact of certain trade and tariff requirements of the Compact of Free Association Act of 1985. Limits consideration for such compensation only to adverse economic effects occurring during the initial 15-year term of the Compact. (Sec. 109) Authorizes and makes appropriations to the Department of the Interior, and authorizes appropriations to other specified Federal agencies, to carry out certain purposes of the U.S.-FSM Compact and the U.S.-RMI Compact.  (Sec. 110) Amends the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2002 to provide for payment of FSM, RMI, and Palau citizens employed by the U.S. Government in the continental United States.  Title II: Compacts of Free Association with the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands - Recites the U.S.-FSM Compact and the U.S.-RMI Compact.",2023-09-05T17:28:37Z,
108-hjres-62,108,hjres,62,Recognizing Commodore John Barry as the first flag officer of the United States Navy.,Commemorations,2003-06-26,2003-06-26,Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.,House,"Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3]",NY,R,K000210,48,Recognizes and honors Commodore John Barry as the first flag officer of the U.S. Navy.,2023-01-15T16:03:43Z,
108-hjres-61,108,hjres,61,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the Federal income tax.,Taxation,2003-06-24,2003-09-04,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3]",TX,R,J000174,5,"Constitutional Amendment - Repeals the 16th amendment (granting Congress the power to tax income). Prohibits Congress from having the power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, except in time of war declared by Congress.",2023-01-15T16:03:43Z,
108-hjres-60,108,hjres,60,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to authorize the line item veto.,Economics and Public Finance,2003-06-16,2003-06-25,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]",NJ,D,A000210,7,"Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the President, in the case of any bill, order, resolution, or vote presented to the President by the House of Representatives and the Senate, to decline to approve in whole any dollar amount of discretionary budget authority, any item of new direct spending, or any tax benefit.",2023-01-15T16:03:43Z,
108-hjres-59,108,hjres,59,"Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit persons who are not natural-born citizens of the United States, but who have been citizens of the United States for at least 35 years, to be eligible to hold the offices of President and Vice President.",Government Operations and Politics,2003-06-11,2004-05-13,Subcommittee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2]",AR,D,S000672,6,Constitutional Amendment - Makes a person who has been a citizen of the United States for at least 35 years and who has been a resident within the United States for at least 14 years eligible to hold the office of President or Vice President.,2023-01-15T16:03:43Z,
108-hjres-57,108,hjres,57,Expressing the sense of the Congress in recognition of the contributions of the seven Columbia astronauts by supporting establishment of a Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center.,Commemorations,2003-05-22,2004-10-30,Became Public Law No: 108-391.,House,"Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-34]",CA,D,R000486,53,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the space science learning center in Downey, California, should be designated as the Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center; and (2) the Federal Government, along with public and private organizations and persons, should continue to cooperate in the establishment of such center.",2023-01-15T23:47:51Z,
108-hjres-58,108,hjres,58,Disapproving the rules submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury relating to section 326(a) of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001.,Finance and Financial Sector,2003-05-22,2003-06-17,Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.,House,"Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6]",CO,R,T000458,7,"Expresses the disapproval of Congress regarding certain rules promulgated by the Secretary of the Treasury, and relating to the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001, that permit financial institutions to accept certain unverifiable forms of identification from ""non-United States persons.""Declares that such rules shall have no force or effect.",2023-01-15T23:47:51Z,
108-hjres-56,108,hjres,56,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.,Families,2003-05-21,2004-05-13,Subcommittee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4]",CO,R,M001152,131,"Constitutional Amendment - Declares that marriage in the United States shall consist only of the union of a man and a woman. Prohibits the Constitution or any State constitution, or State or Federal law from being construed to require that marital status or its legal incidents be conferred upon unmarried couples or groups.",2023-01-15T23:47:51Z,
108-hjres-55,108,hjres,55,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that Federal district court judges be reconfirmed every ten years by the executive and legislative authorities of the State in which they serve.,Law,2003-05-07,2003-06-25,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7]",TX,R,C001048,0,Constitutional Amendment - Terminates the appointment of a judge of a court of general original jurisdiction established under Article III of the Constitution who sits in a State unless the legislative and executive authorities of that State approve that judge's continuation in office at least once every ten years after the judge's appointment.,2023-01-15T23:47:51Z,
108-hjres-53,108,hjres,53,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require Members of Congress and the President to forfeit the compensation paid to them starting at the conclusion of each fiscal year until all of the general appropriations bills for the following fiscal year are enacted.,Economics and Public Finance,2003-04-12,2003-05-05,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Ose, Doug [R-CA-3]",CA,R,O000164,0,Constitutional Amendment - Requires the compensation paid to Members of Congress and to the President to be forfeited on a per diem basis at the conclusion of each fiscal year until such time as all of the general appropriations bills for the following fiscal year are enacted.,2023-01-15T23:03:24Z,
108-hjres-54,108,hjres,54,Proposing a tax limitation amendment to the Constitution of the United States.,Taxation,2003-04-12,2003-05-05,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Ose, Doug [R-CA-3]",CA,R,O000164,0,"Constitutional Amendment - Requires that any bill, resolution, or other legislative measure changing the internal revenue laws shall require for final adoption in each House the concurrence of two-thirds of the Members of that House voting and present, unless the bill is determined at the time of adoption not to increase the internal revenue by more than a de minimis amount. States that for purposes of determining any increase, there shall be excluded any increase resulting from the lowering of an effective rate of any tax. Requires journal entry of any vote.Permits the waiver of such requirement, for up to two years, if there is a declaration of war or if the United States is engaged in a military conflict which causes an imminent and serious threat to national security, and is so declared by a joint resolution which becomes law.",2023-01-15T23:03:23Z,
108-hjres-51,108,hjres,51,Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt.,Economics and Public Finance,2003-04-11,2003-05-27,Became Public Law No: 108-24.,House,"Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]",IL,D,D000563,11,"(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on April 11, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Amends Federal law to increase the statutory limit on the public debt from $6.4 trillion to $7.384 trillion.",2023-01-15T23:03:24Z,
108-hjres-52,108,hjres,52,"Recognizing the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution in Baltimore, Maryland, as the official national museum of dentistry in the United States.","Arts, Culture, Religion",2003-04-11,2003-11-11,Became Public Law No: 108-122.,House,"Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]",MD,D,C000984,12,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution in Baltimore, Maryland, as the official national museum of dentistry in the United States.",2023-01-15T23:03:24Z,
108-hjres-48,108,hjres,48,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.,Crime and Law Enforcement,2003-04-10,2003-09-30,Subcommittee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]",OH,R,C000266,23,"Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the rights of victims of violent crime, being capable of protection without denying the constitutional rights of those accused of victimizing them, are hereby established and shall not be denied by any State or the United States and may be restricted only as provided in this article.States that a victim of violent crime shall have: (1) the right to reasonable and timely notice of any public proceeding involving the crime and of any release or escape of the accused; (2) the rights not to be excluded from such public proceeding and reasonably to be heard at public release, plea, sentencing, reprieve, and pardon proceedings; and (3) the right to adjudicative decisions that duly consider the victim's safety, interest in avoiding unreasonable delay, and just and timely claims to restitution from the offender. States further that these rights shall not be restricted except when and to the degree dictated by a substantial interest in public safety or the administration of criminal justice, or by compelling necessity.States that nothing in this article shall be construed to provide grounds for a new trial or to authorize any claim for damages. Authorizes only the victim or the victim's lawful representative to assert the rights established by this article. Prohibits any person accused of the crime from obtaining any form of relief under this article.",2023-01-15T23:03:24Z,
108-hjres-49,108,hjres,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.,Commemorations,2003-04-10,2003-06-26,"Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.",House,"Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6]",VA,R,G000289,1,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Recognizes the Foreign Agricultural Service of the Department of Agriculture (FAS) and its employees and partners, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, for: (1) leading the U.S. agricultural community in developing and expanding export markets for U.S. agricultural commodities and products; (2) identifying the private partners capable of carrying out its mission; (3) providing international food assistance; (4) addressing unfair barriers to U.S. agricultural exports; (5) implementing strict procedures governing the use and evaluation of FAS programs and funds; and (6) overseeing the efficient and effective use of Federal funds to carry out FAS programs.",2023-01-15T23:03:24Z,
108-hjres-50,108,hjres,50,Proposing a tax limitation amendment to the Constitution of the United States.,Taxation,2003-04-10,2003-05-05,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]",TX,R,S000250,75,"Constitutional Amendment - Requires that any bill, resolution, or other legislative measure changing the internal revenue laws shall require for final adoption in each House the concurrence of two-thirds of the Members of that House voting and present, unless the bill is determined at the time of adoption not to increase the internal revenue by more than a de minimis amount. States that for purposes of determining any increase, there shall be excluded any increase resulting from the lowering of an effective rate of any tax. Requires journal entry of any vote.Permits the waiver of such requirement, for up to two years, if there is a declaration of war or if the United States is engaged in a military conflict which causes an imminent and serious threat to national security, and is so declared by a joint resolution which becomes law.",2023-01-15T23:03:24Z,
108-hjres-46,108,hjres,46,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring religious freedom.,"Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues",2003-04-09,2003-05-05,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5]",OK,R,I000047,103,"Constitutional Amendment - States that people retain the right to pray and to recognize their religious beliefs, heritage, and traditions on public property, including schools.States that the United States and the States shall not establish any official religion nor require any person to join in prayer or religious activity.",2023-01-15T23:03:24Z,
108-hjres-47,108,hjres,47,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to a home.,Housing and Community Development,2003-04-09,2003-05-05,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]",NY,D,R000053,0,"Constitutional Amendment - Declares that all United States citizens have a right to a home, which right shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State.",2023-01-15T23:03:24Z,
108-hjres-45,108,hjres,45,Posthumously proclaiming soldiers of Asian descent who fought in the Civil War to be honorary citizens of the United States.,Commemorations,2003-04-02,2003-05-05,"Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.",House,"Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15]",CA,D,H001034,47,"Proclaims, posthumously, soldiers of Asian descent who fought in the Civil War to be honorary U.S. citizens.",2023-01-15T23:03:24Z,
108-hjres-44,108,hjres,44,"Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that no person born in the United States will be a United States citizen unless a parent is a United States citizen, or is lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States, at the time of the birth.",Immigration,2003-03-31,2003-05-05,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16]",FL,R,F000238,16,"Constitutional Amendment - States that no person born in the United States shall be a citizen of the United States, or of any State, on account of birth in the United States unless the mother or father of the person is a citizen of the United States, or is lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States, at the time of the birth.",2023-01-15T22:18:38Z,
108-hjres-43,108,hjres,43,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.,Congress,2003-03-26,2003-05-05,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Vitter, David [R-LA-1]",LA,R,V000127,0,Constitutional Amendment - Limits Members of the House of Representatives to six terms and Members of the Senate to two terms.,2023-01-15T22:18:38Z,
108-hjres-41,108,hjres,41,"Disapproving the rule submitted to Congress by the Department of Veterans Affairs on January 22, 2003, with the title ""VA Acquisition Regulation: Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Health-Care Resources"".",Armed Forces and National Security,2003-03-20,2003-04-24,Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.,House,"Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17]",IL,D,E000250,0,"Disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to Congress on January 22, 2003, relating to Department acquisition procedures for health-care resources.",2023-01-15T22:18:38Z,
108-hjres-42,108,hjres,42,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to deny United States citizenship to individuals born in the United States to parents who are neither United States citizens nor persons who owe permanent allegiance to the United States.,Immigration,2003-03-20,2003-05-05,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14]",TX,R,P000583,4,"Constitutional Amendment - States that a person born to a mother and  father, neither of whom is a citizen of the United States nor a person who owes permanent allegiance to the United States, shall not be a citizen of the United States or of any State solely by reason of U.S. birth.",2023-01-15T22:18:38Z,
108-hjres-40,108,hjres,40,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to guarantee the right to use and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the national motto.,Government Operations and Politics,2003-03-18,2003-05-05,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Pickering, Charles W. ""Chip"" [R-MS-3]",MS,R,P000323,11,"Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the first article of amendment to the U.S. Constitution shall not be construed to prohibit the: (1) recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, which shall be, ""I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all;"" nor (2) recitation or use of the national motto, which shall be, ""In God we trust.""",2023-01-15T22:18:38Z,
108-hjres-39,108,hjres,39,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to references to God in the Pledge of Allegiance and on United States coins and currency.,"Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues",2003-03-13,2003-05-05,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]",TX,R,C001051,0,Constitutional Amendment - Declares that a law that prescribes the Pledge of Allegiance or provides for U.S. coins or currency is not a law respecting an establishment of religion because it refers to God in the Pledge or includes a reference to God on coins or currency.,2023-01-15T22:18:38Z,
108-hjres-37,108,hjres,37,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.,"Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues",2003-03-12,2003-05-05,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]",NY,D,M000087,203,"Constitutional Amendment - States that: (1) equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex; (2) Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article; and (3) this amendment shall take effect two years after the date of ratification.",2023-01-15T22:18:38Z,
108-hjres-38,108,hjres,38,Authorizing special awards to World War I and World War II veterans of the United States Navy Armed Guard.,Armed Forces and National Security,2003-03-12,2003-04-11,Executive Comment Requested from DOD.,House,"Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]",WA,D,L000560,7,Authorizes and urges the President to award the John Eopolucci United States Navy Armed Guard Service Medal to recognize service of members of the United States Navy Armed Guard during World War I or II as service in a special force or in a military organization of the Navy.,2023-01-15T22:18:38Z,
108-hjres-36,108,hjres,36,Expressing the sense of the 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.,Commemorations,2003-03-11,2003-04-28,"Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.",House,"Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8]",WI,R,G000545,45,Declares that Congress supports the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.,2023-01-15T22:18:38Z,
108-hjres-27,108,hjres,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.",Commemorations,2003-03-04,2003-03-06,Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.,House,"Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52]",CA,R,H000981,43,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on March 4, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Commends and expresses the gratitude of the Nation to: (1) all members of the U.S. armed forces (whether on active duty, in the National Guard, or in the Reserves) who are fighting the Global War on Terrorism; (2) the employers who, in the spirit of patriotism, maintain the job security of their mobilized National Guard and Reserve employees; and (3) the families of those service members who have borne the burden of separation from their loved ones and who have staunchly supported them during the conduct of the Global War on Terrorism.Expresses the condolences of Congress to the families of the brave American service members who have lost their lives defending the Nation in the Global War on Terrorism.Reaffirms that the Congress stands united with the President in the ongoing effort to defeat global terrorism.",2023-01-15T22:18:38Z,
108-hjres-28,108,hjres,28,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.,Government Operations and Politics,2003-03-04,2003-05-05,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]",IL,D,J000283,45,Constitutional Amendment - Provides that all U.S. citizens 18 years of age or older shall have the right to vote in any public election held in the jurisdiction in which the citizen resides.Requires each State to: (1) administer public elections in the State in accordance with election performance standards established by the Congress; and (2) provide any eligible voter the opportunity to register and vote on the day of any public election.Requires each State and the District of Columbia to establish and abide by rules for appointing its respective number of Electors.,2023-01-15T22:18:38Z,
108-hjres-29,108,hjres,29,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right of all citizens of the United States to a public education of equal high quality.,Education,2003-03-04,2003-05-05,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]",IL,D,J000283,37,Constitutional Amendment - Provides that all U.S. citizens shall enjoy the right to a public education of equal high quality.,2023-01-15T22:18:38Z,
108-hjres-30,108,hjres,30,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right of citizens of the United States to health care of equal high quality.,Health,2003-03-04,2003-05-05,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]",IL,D,J000283,35,Constitutional Amendment - Declares that all citizens of the United States shall enjoy the right to health care of equal high quality.,2023-01-15T22:18:38Z,
108-hjres-31,108,hjres,31,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to equality of rights and reproductive rights.,"Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues",2003-03-04,2003-05-05,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]",IL,D,J000283,5,Constitutional Amendment - Proposes that: (1) equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex; and (2) reproductive rights for women under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State.,2023-01-15T22:18:38Z,
108-hjres-32,108,hjres,32,"Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.",Housing and Community Development,2003-03-04,2003-05-05,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]",IL,D,J000283,5,"Constitutional Amendment - States that all U.S. citizens shall have a right to decent, sanitary, and affordable housing.",2023-01-15T22:18:38Z,
108-hjres-33,108,hjres,33,"Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment.",Environmental Protection,2003-03-04,2003-05-05,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]",IL,D,J000283,5,"Constitutional Amendment - States that all U.S. citizens shall have a right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment.",2023-01-15T22:18:38Z,
108-hjres-34,108,hjres,34,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to taxing the people of the United States progressively.,Taxation,2003-03-04,2003-05-05,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]",IL,D,J000283,5,Constitutional Amendment - Requires Congress to tax all persons progressively in proportion to their income.,2023-01-15T22:18:38Z,
108-hjres-35,108,hjres,35,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to full employment and balanced growth.,Labor and Employment,2003-03-04,2003-05-05,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]",IL,D,J000283,5,"Constitutional Amendment - Provides that every citizen has the right to: (1) work; (2) free choice of employment; (3) just and favorable conditions of work; (4) protection against unemployment; and (5) equal pay for equal work, without any discrimination.Provides that all citizens who work have the right to: (1) just and favorable remuneration ensuring for themselves and their family an existence worthy of human dignity, and supplemented, if necessary, by other means of social protection; and (2) form and join trade unions for the protection of their interests.",2023-01-15T22:18:38Z,
108-hjres-26,108,hjres,26,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the Pledge of Allegiance.,Government Operations and Politics,2003-02-27,2003-03-06,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3]",OK,R,L000491,2,"Constitutional Amendment - Declares that it is not an establishment of religion for teachers in a public school to recite, or to lead willing students in the recitation of, the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: ""I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.""",2023-01-15T21:49:02Z,
108-hjres-24,108,hjres,24,Presidential Report on Iraq Resolution of 2003,International Affairs,2003-02-25,2003-02-25,Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.,House,"Rep. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH-13]",OH,D,B000944,37,"Presidential Report on Iraq Resolution of 2003 - Directs the President prior to using U.S. armed forces against Iraq pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 to report to Congress the following: (1) a determination that further diplomatic means will not adequately protect U.S. national security against the threat posed by Iraq; (2) a full accounting of the implications of initiating military action against Iraq in regard to homeland security, the war on terrorism, regional stability in the Middle East, and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction; (3) steps the United States and its allies will take to ensure that such weapons will be safeguarded from dispersal to other rogue states or international terrorist organizations; (4) the U.S. plan for achieving long-term social, economic, and political stabilization of a post-conflict Iraq, including a plan to provide humanitarian assistance to the Iraqi people and to ensure their human rights, as well as bringing to justice individuals responsible for serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law committed in Iraq; (5) the extent of international support for military action against Iraq and the impact of such action on support for the broader war on terrorism; (6) steps the United States and its allies will take to protect U.S. soldiers, allied forces, and Iraqi civilians from any hazards resulting from military operations; and (7) an estimate of the full costs associated with military action against Iraq, including the anticipated effects of such action on the U.S. economy and the Federal budget.",2023-01-15T21:49:02Z,
108-hjres-25,108,hjres,25,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the 22nd amendment to the Constitution.,Government Operations and Politics,2003-02-25,2003-03-06,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]",MD,D,H000874,7,Constitutional Amendment - Repeals the 22d amendment to the Constitution (limitation on presidential terms).,2023-01-15T21:49:02Z,
108-hjres-22,108,hjres,22,Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.,Economics and Public Finance,2003-02-13,2004-09-22,Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.,House,"Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5]",OK,R,I000047,133,"Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each House, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts.Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each House to increase the public debt limit.Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually.Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority of each House by rollcall vote.Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict.",2023-01-15T21:49:03Z,
108-hjres-23,108,hjres,23,"Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes.",Economics and Public Finance,2003-02-13,2003-02-13,Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.,House,"Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-10]",FL,R,Y000031,0,"Amends Public Law 107-229 to extend until February 24, 2003, specified continuing appropriations for FY 2003.",2023-01-15T21:49:03Z,
108-hjres-20,108,hjres,20,To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.,International Affairs,2003-02-05,2003-02-05,Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.,House,"Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]",OR,D,D000191,37,Repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.,2023-01-15T21:49:03Z,
108-hjres-21,108,hjres,21,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding regulations on the amounts of expenditures of personal funds made by candidates for election for public office.,Government Operations and Politics,2003-02-05,2004-03-06,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2]",IA,R,L000169,0,"Constitutional Amendment - Allows Congress and the several States to enact laws regulating the amounts of expenditures a candidate for elective public office may make from personal funds of the candidate or members of the candidate's immediate family, including personal loans.",2023-01-15T21:49:03Z,
108-hjres-17,108,hjres,17,"Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes.",Economics and Public Finance,2003-02-04,2003-02-04,Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.,House,"Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-10]",FL,R,Y000031,0,"Amends Public Law 107-229 to extend until February 14, 2003, specified continuing appropriations for FY 2003.",2023-01-15T21:49:03Z,
108-hjres-18,108,hjres,18,"Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes.",Economics and Public Finance,2003-02-04,2003-02-07,Became Public Law No: 108-5.,House,"Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-10]",FL,R,Y000031,0,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on February 4, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Amends Public Law 107-229 to extend until February 20, 2003, specified continuing appropriations for FY 2003.",2023-01-15T21:49:03Z,
108-hjres-19,108,hjres,19,Recognizing the 92d birthday of Ronald Reagan.,Commemorations,2003-02-04,2003-03-06,Became Public Law No: 108-9.,House,"Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48]",CA,R,C000830,3,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on February 4, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Extends birthday greetings and best wishes to Ronald Reagan on his 92nd birthday.",2023-01-15T21:49:03Z,
108-hjres-16,108,hjres,16,Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve.,Congress,2003-01-29,2004-03-06,Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.,House,"Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19]",PA,R,P000585,0,Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a person from serving more than two full consecutive terms as a Senator or six full consecutive terms as a Representative.,2023-01-15T21:04:32Z,