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-sjres-42,108,sjres,42,A joint resolution to make a correction in the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 4818.,Congress,2004-11-20,2004-11-24,Message on Senate action sent to the House.,Senate,"Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]",AK,R,S000888,0,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)    Provides that a specified provision of the Departments of Transportation and Treasury, Independent Agencies, and General Government Appropriations Act, 2005, as included in the conference report of H.R. 4818, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005, which directs the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to allow designated agents of the House or Senate Appropriations Committee access to IRS facilities and tax return information, shall have no force and effect.",2023-01-14T22:48:29Z,
108-sjres-40,108,sjres,40,Federal Marriage Amendment,Families,2004-07-07,2004-07-15,Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S8150),Senate,"Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]",CO,R,A000109,19,Constitutional Amendment - Federal Marriage 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.,2022-02-03T05:37:23Z,
108-sjres-41,108,sjres,41,A joint resolution commemorating the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian.,Commemorations,2004-07-07,2004-10-05,Became Public Law No: 108-322.,Senate,"Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]",CO,R,C000077,36,"(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 16, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the important and unique contribution of Native Americans to the cultural legacy of the United States, both in the past and currently. Honors the cultural achievements of all Native Americans. Celebrates the official opening of the National Museum of the American Indian. Requests the President to issue a proclamation encouraging all Americans to take advantage of the resources of the Museum to learn about the history and culture of Native Americans.",2023-01-14T22:48:24Z,
108-sjres-39,108,sjres,39,A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.,International Affairs,2004-06-07,2004-06-24,Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 582.,Senate,"Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]",KY,R,M000355,53,(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.,2023-01-15T04:49:23Z,
108-sjres-38,108,sjres,38,A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Eli Broad as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.,Government Operations and Politics,2004-06-03,2004-08-02,Became Public Law No: 108-284.,Senate,"Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS]",MS,R,C000567,2,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) 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.",2023-01-15T04:49:23Z,
108-sjres-37,108,sjres,37,A joint resolution 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,2004-05-06,2004-07-15,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 638.,Senate,"Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]",KS,R,B000953,6,"Declares that the United States acting through Congress: (1) recognizes the special legal and political relationship the Indian tribes have with it, the solemn covenant with the land we share, and that there have been years of official depredations, ill-conceived policies, and the breaking of covenants by the Federal Government regarding Indian tribes; (2) commends and honors the Native Peoples for the thousands of years that they have stewarded and protected this land; (3) 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; (4) 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; (5) urges the President to acknowledge the wrongs 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 (6) 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.",2023-01-15T04:49:08Z,
108-sjres-36,108,sjres,36,A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.,International Affairs,2004-04-29,2004-04-29,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4707),Senate,"Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]",KY,R,M000355,53,Approves the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.,2023-01-15T04:48:56Z,
108-sjres-35,108,sjres,35,A joint resolution to repeal the seventeenth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States.,Congress,2004-04-28,2004-04-28,Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4504),Senate,"Sen. Miller, Zell [D-GA]",GA,D,M001141,0,"Constitutional Amendment - Repeals the 17th amendment to the U.S. Constitution (election of Senators). Requires a State legislature to make appointments to the Senate (currently, the people of such State elect the Senators). Provides that if vacancies happen by resignation or otherwise, during the recess of any State legislature, the State executive may make temporary appointments until the next meeting of the legislature, which shall then fill such vacancies.",2023-01-15T04:48:54Z,
108-sjres-34,108,sjres,34,"A joint resolution designating May 29, 2004, on the occasion of the dedication of the National World War II Memorial, as Remembrance of World War II Veterans Day.",Commemorations,2004-04-26,2004-05-06,Held at the desk.,Senate,"Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND]",ND,D,C000705,4,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates May 29, 2004, as Remembrance of World War II Veterans Day.",2023-01-15T04:48:54Z,
108-sjres-33,108,sjres,33,A joint resolution expressing support for freedom in Hong Kong.,International Affairs,2004-04-21,2004-06-23,Held at the desk.,Senate,"Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]",KS,R,B000953,12,"States that Congress: (1) declares that the people of Hong Kong should be free to determine the pace and scope of constitutional developments; and (2) calls upon the President to call upon the People's Republic of China, the National People's Congress, and groups appointed by the Government of the People's Republic of China to guarantee that all revisions of Hong Kong law are made according to the wishes of the people of Hong Kong as expressed through a fully democratically elected legislature and chief executive, declare that the continued lack of a fully democratically elected legislature in Hong Kong constitutes a violation of the Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Question of Hong Kong (the Sino-British Joint Declaration of 1984), and call upon the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress to guarantee that the Hong Kong Government develop a plan and timetable to achieve universal suffrage and the democratic election of the legislature and chief executive of Hong Kong.",2023-01-15T04:48:54Z,
108-sjres-31,108,sjres,31,"A joint resolution to provide for Congressional disapproval of certain regulations issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, in accordance with section 802 of title 5, United States Code.",Finance and Financial Sector,2004-04-07,2004-04-07,"Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S3945)",Senate,"Sen. Edwards, John [D-NC]",NC,D,E000286,3,Declares that Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Comptroller of the Currency relating to: (1) the scope of the Comptroller's exclusive visitorial powers over national banks; and (2) the exception for visitorial powers "vested in the courts of justice". Declares that such rule shall have no force or effect.,2023-01-15T04:48:54Z,
108-sjres-32,108,sjres,32,"A joint resolution to provide for Congressional disapproval of certain regulations issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, in accordance with section 802 of title 5, United States Code.",Finance and Financial Sector,2004-04-07,2004-04-07,"Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S3945)",Senate,"Sen. Edwards, John [D-NC]",NC,D,E000286,3,Declares that Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Comptroller of the Currency relating to: (1) preemption of State law regarding national banks' deposit taking and lending activities; and (2) certain anti-predatory lending standards for national banks. Declares that such rule shall have no force or effect.,2023-01-15T04:48:54Z,
108-sjres-30,108,sjres,30,Marriage resolution,Families,2004-03-22,2004-03-22,Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2865),Senate,"Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]",CO,R,A000109,16,Constitutional Amendment - Federal Marriage 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.,2023-01-15T11:03:06Z,
108-sjres-29,108,sjres,29,A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by the Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per centum of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year.,Economics and Public Finance,2004-03-11,2004-03-11,Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/12/2004 S2728),Senate,"Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL]",AL,R,S000320,0,"Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits, except in time of war, Federal fiscal year expenditures from exceeding: (1) Federal revenues for that fiscal year, except revenue received from the issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations of the United States; and (2) 20 percent of the gross national product for the preceding calendar year. Authorizes suspension of these prohibitions by concurrent resolution approved by a three-fifths vote of each House of Congress.",2023-01-15T09:32:48Z,
108-sjres-28,108,sjres,28,A joint resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Allied landing at Normandy during World War II.,Commemorations,2004-02-25,2004-06-15,Became Public Law No: 108-236.,Senate,"Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]",CO,R,C000077,69,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the Allied landing at Normandy, France, during World War II on June 6, 1944.",2023-01-15T10:03:16Z,
108-sjres-27,108,sjres,27,A joint resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Allied landing at Normandy during World War II.,Commemorations,2004-02-12,2004-02-12,Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1311),Senate,"Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]",CO,R,C000077,0,"Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the Allied landing at Normandy, France, during World War II on June 6, 1944.",2023-01-15T10:03:15Z,
108-sjres-26,108,sjres,26,A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.,Families,2003-11-25,2003-11-25,Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S16030-16031),Senate,"Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]",CO,R,A000109,10,"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.",2023-01-15T09:17:40Z,
108-sjres-25,108,sjres,25,A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto.,Economics and Public Finance,2003-11-19,2003-11-19,Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15192),Senate,"Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC]",NC,R,D000601,0,Constitutional Amendment - Empowers Congress to enact a line-item veto.,2023-01-15T09:17:40Z,
108-sjres-24,108,sjres,24,Jerusalem Resolution,International Affairs,2003-11-14,2003-11-14,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]",KS,R,B000953,3,"Jerusalem Resolution - Requires the U.S. Embassy in Israel to be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem no later than 180 days before recognition by the United States of a Palestinian state. Prohibits U.S. recognition of a Palestinian state until the international community resolves the status of Jerusalem by recognizing it as the undivided capital of Israel. Expresses the sense of Congress that Israeli citizens should be allowed, as a fundamental human right, to worship freely and according to their traditions.",2023-01-15T09:17:40Z,
108-sjres-23,108,sjres,23,A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for the event that one-fourth of the members of either the House of Representatives or the Senate are killed or incapacitated.,Congress,2003-11-05,2004-07-22,Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8770),Senate,"Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]",TX,R,C001056,1,"Constitutional Amendment - Declares that Congress may by law provide for the case of death or inability of Members of the House of Representatives, and the case of inability of Members of the Senate, in the event that one-fourth of either House is killed or incapacitated, declaring who shall serve until the disability is removed or a new Member is elected. Terminates such procedures within 120 days after the death or inability of one-fourth of the House or Senate. Allows extensions of additional 120-day periods if one-fourth of either the House or Senate remains vacant or occupied by members unable to serve.",2023-01-15T09:17:40Z,
108-sjres-22,108,sjres,22,A joint resolution recognizing the Agricultural Research Service of the Department of Agriculture for 50 years of outstanding service to the Nation through agricultural research.,Commemorations,2003-11-03,2003-12-01,Became Public Law No: 108-140.,Senate,"Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS]",MS,R,C000567,10,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the Agricultural Research Service of the Department of Agriculture for 50 years of outstanding service to the Nation through agricultural research.,2023-01-15T09:17:40Z,
108-sjres-21,108,sjres,21,"A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the number of years during which the death tax under subtitle B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is repealed should be extended, pending the permanent repeal of the death tax.",Taxation,2003-10-24,2003-10-27,Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 347.,Senate,"Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ]",AZ,R,K000352,0,"Expresses the sense of Congress that the number of years during which the death tax under subtitle B (Estate and Gift Taxes) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is repealed should be extended, pending the permanent repeal of the death tax.",2021-09-29T22:08:38Z,
108-sjres-20,108,sjres,20,"A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the number of years during which the death tax under subtitle B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is repealed should be extended, pending the permanent repeal of the death tax.",Taxation,2003-10-23,2003-10-23,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ]",AZ,R,K000352,0,"Expresses the sense of Congress that the number of years during which the death tax under subtitle B (Estate and Gift Taxes) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is repealed should be extended, pending the permanent repeal of the death tax.",2023-01-15T08:03:16Z,
108-sjres-19,108,sjres,19,A joint resolution recognizing Commodore John Barry as the first flag officer of the United States Navy.,Commemorations,2003-10-16,2003-10-16,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.,Senate,"Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]",PA,R,S000709,8,Recognizes and honors Commodore John Barry as the first flag officer of the U.S. Navy.,2023-01-15T08:03:17Z,
108-sjres-18,108,sjres,18,"A joint resolution 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.",Government Operations and Politics,2003-09-29,2003-12-01,Became Public Law No: 108-139.,Senate,"Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]",ME,R,C001035,8,"(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.",2023-01-15T08:03:17Z,
108-sjres-17,108,sjres,17,A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.,"Science, Technology, Communications",2003-07-15,2003-09-16,Held at the desk.,Senate,"Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]",ND,D,D000432,24,"RETURNED FOR REVISIONS (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Disapproves the broadcast media ownership rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and received by Congress on July 10, 2003. (That rule replaces the prohibition on common ownership of daily newspapers and broadcast outlets in the same market and the restrictions on common ownership of radio and television outlets in the same market with Cross Media Limits; revises the market definition and the way stations are counted for purposes of the local radio rule; revises the local television multiple ownership rule; modifies the national television ownership cap from a 35% national audience reach limit to a 45% reach limit, and retains the dual network rule.)",2023-01-15T06:32:53Z,
108-sjres-16,108,sjres,16,Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003,International Affairs,2003-07-14,2003-10-01,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 299.,Senate,"Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]",NM,R,D000407,3,"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 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 non-reimbursable 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. Requires the Governor of an affected jurisdiction to report annually to the Secretary of the Interior on any adverse consequences from implementation of the Compacts. 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. 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., FSM, and RMI Governments to review every five years the overall political, economic, and security aspects of their relationship, as well as progress in meeting objectives 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. Declares that a specified provision of the U.S.-FSM Compact regarding annual Sector Grant Funding shall be construed as though $16.81 million is added to the amount of Annual Grants for each year. Declares that a specified provision of the U.S.-RMI Compact regarding annual Sector Grant Funding shall be construed as though $6.35 million is added to the amount of Annual Grants for each year. 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 2014 is greater than the Deflator average for FY 2004 through 2008. 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: (1) the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency to the same extent as such programs and services were available in FY 2003; (2) 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; (3) the Legal Services Corporation; (4) the Public Health Service; and (5) the Rural Housing Service (formerly, the Farmers Home Administration)  Declares that the FSM and the RMI Governments shall receive specified amounts supplementary to their education sector grants in lieu of formula grants under the Head Start Act or any formula grant program administered by the Secretary of Education. 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. 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) Applies in full the bribery, graft, and conflict of interest prohibitions of the Federal criminal code to any individual who has served as the U.S. negotiator of amendments to the Compact or its subsidiary agreements or of related agreements or who is or was an officer or employee of the Office in the Department of State responsible for negotiating amendments to the Compact or its subsidiary agreements or who is or was assigned or detailed to that Office or who served on the interagency group coordinating U.S. policy on the Compact negotiations.  (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.",2023-01-15T08:03:17Z,
108-sjres-15,108,sjres,15,A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to make eligible for the Office of President a person who has been a United States citizen for 20 years.,Government Operations and Politics,2003-07-10,2004-10-05,Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.,Senate,"Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]",UT,R,H000338,0,Constitutional Amendment - Makes eligible for President of the United States a person who has been a U.S. citizen for 20 years but who was not a native-born citizen of the Untied States.,2023-01-15T06:32:53Z,
108-sjres-14,108,sjres,14,A joint resolution expressing support for freedom in Hong Kong.,International Affairs,2003-06-27,2003-06-27,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8864-8865),Senate,"Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]",KS,R,B000953,1,"Calls upon the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government to avoid implementing any law that restricts freedom of thought and expression, and to schedule and conduct elections for the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong SAR according to rules approved by the people of Hong Kong.  Calls upon the President of the United States to: (1) urge the SAR Government not to implement any such law; (2) urge the People's Republic of China (PRC) to leave all revisions of Hong Kong law to a democratically-elected legislature, to respect the autonomy and independence of the Independent Commission Against Corruption and the chief executive, civil service, judiciary and police of Hong Kong, and to honor its obligations under the Sino-British Joint Declaration of 1984; and (3) declare that the continued lack of an elected legislature in Hong Kong constitutes a violation of such Declaration.",2023-01-15T17:04:07Z,
108-sjres-13,108,sjres,13,"A joint resolution to designate April 9, 2004, as ""National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day"".",Commemorations,2003-05-22,2003-05-22,Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]",WA,D,M001111,4,"Designates April 9, 2004, as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day.",2023-01-15T16:03:45Z,
108-sjres-12,108,sjres,12,"A joint resolution recognizing the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry located at 31 South Greene Street in Baltimore, Maryland, as the official national museum of dentistry in the United States.","Arts, Culture, Religion",2003-04-11,2003-04-11,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.,Senate,"Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD]",MD,D,S000064,1,"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.",2023-01-15T23:33:05Z,
108-sjres-10,108,sjres,10,A joint resolution authorizing special awards to World War I and World War II veterans of the United States Navy Armed Guard.,Armed Forces and National Security,2003-03-18,2003-03-18,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.,Senate,"Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]",WA,D,M001111,0,Authorizes and urges the President to make appropriate awards 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.,2023-01-15T23:03:25Z,
108-sjres-11,108,sjres,11,A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for women and men.,"Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues",2003-03-18,2003-03-18,Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3902),Senate,"Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]",MA,D,K000105,21,Constitutional Amendment - States that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.,2023-01-15T23:03:25Z,
108-sjres-9,108,sjres,9,Presidential Report on Iraq Resolution of 2003,International Affairs,2003-03-13,2003-03-13,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]",WI,D,F000061,0,"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, and to bring 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. military personnel, 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.",2023-01-15T23:03:25Z,
108-sjres-8,108,sjres,8,A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to raising awareness and encouraging prevention of sexual assault in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.,Commemorations,2003-03-11,2003-06-26,Became Public Law No: 108-38.,Senate,"Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]",KS,R,B000953,14,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) Declares that Congress: (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month; and (2) urges national and community organizations, private businesses, and the media to promote, through such Month, awareness of sexual violence and strategies to decrease the incidence of sexual assault.",2023-01-15T23:33:05Z,
108-sjres-7,108,sjres,7,A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance and on United States currency.,"Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues",2003-03-03,2003-03-03,Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3035),Senate,"Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]",LA,D,L000550,3,Constitutional Amendment - Declares that a reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance or on U.S. currency shall not be construed as affecting the establishment of religion under the first article of amendment of the Constitution.,2023-01-15T23:03:25Z,
108-sjres-6,108,sjres,6,A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to planning the reconstruction of Iraq.,International Affairs,2003-02-13,2003-02-13,Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT]",CT,D,L000304,2,"Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) estimate the funds and resources necessary for the post-war reconstruction of Iraq and to submit those estimates to Congress; (2) design a transitional security force for Iraq; (3) develop a plan to reconstitute security, law, and justice institutions in Iraq and to restore to Iraqis the responsibility for managing their own affairs; (4) develop a plan to respond to the humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people; (5) consider the most crucial security threat, the need to secure Iraq's weapons of mass destruction (including biological and chemical precursors) in order to ensure that they are not stolen or transferred to terrorists or other parties inimical to the United States during a post-Saddam Hussein government; (6) develop measures necessary to temporarily steward Iraq's natural resources; (7) make provisions to establish an interim government that commands popular legitimacy so it can administer the Iraqi state; and (8) develop plans for diplomatic initiatives to take advantage of any opportunity to influence political developments in the Middle East following a conflict in Iraq, including pressing for a resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.",2023-01-15T22:18:40Z,
108-sjres-5,108,sjres,5,A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.,Government Operations and Politics,2003-01-23,2003-01-23,Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC]",SC,D,H000725,1,"Constitutional Amendment - Grants authority to: (1) Congress to set reasonable limits on contributions and expenditures made by, in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for nomination or election to Federal office; as well as (2) a State to set similar reasonable limits with regard to nomination or election to State or local office.",2023-01-15T21:34:04Z,
108-sjres-4,108,sjres,4,A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the  United States.,Commemorations,2003-01-16,2004-08-25,By Senator Hatch from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/22/04. Report No. 108-334. Minority and Supplemental views filed.,Senate,"Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]",UT,R,H000338,56,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.,2023-01-15T21:34:04Z,
108-sjres-3,108,sjres,3,A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to human rights in Central Asia.,International Affairs,2003-01-14,2003-05-05,Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.,Senate,"Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]",AZ,R,M000303,6,"Declares the sense of the Congress that the Governments of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan should accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill their human rights obligations.Includes among such reforms and actions: (1) releasing from prison all those jailed for peaceful political activism or the nonviolent expression of their political or religious beliefs; (2) fully investigating any credible allegations of torture and prosecuting those responsible; (3) permitting the free and unfettered functioning of independent media outlets, independent political parties, and nongovernmental organizations, whether officially registered or not; (4) permitting the free exercise of religious beliefs and ceasing the persecution of members of religious groups and denominations not registered with the state; (5) holding free, competitive, and fair elections; and (6) making publicly available documentation of their revenues and punishing those engaged in official corruption.Declares that increased levels of U.S. assistance to the Central Asian governments made possible by their cooperation in the war in Afghanistan can be sustained only if there is substantial and continuing progress towards meeting these goals.Calls for the President, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Defense to: (1) continue to raise specific cases of political and religious persecution with the Central Asian governments and urge greater respect for human rights and democratic freedoms; (2) consider progress in meeting such goals when determining diplomatic engagement and foreign assistance; (3) ensure that provisions of the Foreign Operations Appropriations Act are fully implemented to ensure that no U.S. assistance benefits security forces in Central Asia implicated in human rights violations; (4) follow the recommendations of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom by designating Turkmenistan a Country of Particular Concern under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 and by making clear that Uzbekistan risks designation if conditions there do not improve; (5) press the Turkmenistan Government to respect the right of imprisoned opposition leader Boris Shikmuradov to due process and a fair trial and release democratic activists and their families from prison; (6) urge the Russian Government not to extradite to Turkmenistan members of that country's political opposition; (7) work with the Government of Kazakhstan to create a political climate free of intimidation and harassment and to reduce official corruption; and (8) support through U.S. assistance programs those individuals, non-governmental organizations, and media outlets in Central Asia working to build more open societies, support the victims of human rights abuses, and expose official corruption.",2023-01-15T23:33:05Z,
108-sjres-1,108,sjres,1,A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.,Crime and Law Enforcement,2003-01-07,2004-04-20,Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.,Senate,"Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ]",AZ,R,K000352,26,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Constitutional Amendment - Grants victims of violent crime the rights: (1) to reasonable and timely notice of any public proceeding involving the crime and of any release or escape of the accused; (2) to not be excluded from such public proceeding and reasonably to be heard at public release, plea, sentencing, reprieve, and pardon proceedings; and (3) to adjudicative decisions that consider the victim's safety, interest in avoiding unreasonable delay, and just and timely claims to restitution from the offender. Prohibits any restriction of such rights except as dictated by a substantial interest in public safety or the administration of criminal justice, or by compelling necessity.",2023-01-15T21:34:04Z,
108-sjres-2,108,sjres,2,A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget and protect Social Security surpluses.,Economics and Public Finance,2003-01-07,2003-01-07,Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID]",ID,R,C000858,1,"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.Provides that any surplus of receipts over outlays of the Social Security trust funds shall not be counted, and any deficit of receipts relative to outlays of the Social Security trust funds shall be counted, and must be completely offset by a surplus of all other receipts over all other outlays.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.",2023-01-15T21:34:04Z,