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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
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sjres	40	Federal Marriage Amendment	Families	2004-07-07	2004-07-15	Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.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. …	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 Uzb…	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

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