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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 ap… 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 … 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 Se… 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) increas… 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 provis… 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  

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