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Home > Member > Representative William O. Lipinski

Representative William O. Lipinski (1937 - )In Congress 1983 - 2004

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Illinois 3 House: 103rd-108th (1993-2004)
Illinois 5 House: 98th-102nd (1983-1992)
Party Democratic

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  1. LAW
    1. H.R.4116 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) American Bald Eagle Recovery and National Emblem Commemorative Coin Act Sponsor: Rep. Jenkins, William L. [R-TN-1] (Introduced 04/01/2004) Cosponsors: (298) Committees: House - Financial Services Latest Action: 12/23/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-486. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-04-01 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
    2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-12-07 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
    3. Passed Senate
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-12-08 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12020-12021) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
    4. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-12-16 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
    5. Became Law
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-12-23 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 108-486. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
  2. 1. H.R.4116 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) American Bald Eagle Recovery and National Emblem Commemorative Coin Act Sponsor: Rep. Jenkins, William L. [R-TN-1] (Introduced 04/01/2004) Cosponsors: (298) Committees: House - Financial Services Latest Action: 12/23/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-486. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-04-01 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
    2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-12-07 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
    3. Passed Senate
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-12-08 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12020-12021) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
    4. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-12-16 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
    5. Became Law
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-12-23 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 108-486. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
  3. LAW
    2. H.R.3204 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Benjamin Franklin Commemorative Coin Act Sponsor: Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large] (Introduced 09/30/2003) Cosponsors: (326) Committees: House - Financial Services Latest Action: 12/21/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-464. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-09-30 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
    2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-11-17 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
    3. Passed Senate
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-12-07 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11863) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
    4. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-12-10 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
    5. Became Law
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-12-21 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 108-464. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
  4. 2. H.R.3204 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Benjamin Franklin Commemorative Coin Act Sponsor: Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large] (Introduced 09/30/2003) Cosponsors: (326) Committees: House - Financial Services Latest Action: 12/21/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-464. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-09-30 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
    2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-11-17 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
    3. Passed Senate
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-12-07 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11863) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
    4. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-12-10 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
    5. Became Law
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-12-21 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 108-464. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
  5. BILL
    3. H.R.2180 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3] (Introduced 05/21/2003) Cosponsors: (124) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure Latest Action: 12/07/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10928) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Introduced

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-05-21 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
  6. 3. H.R.2180 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3] (Introduced 05/21/2003) Cosponsors: (124) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure Latest Action: 12/07/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10928) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Introduced

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-05-21 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
  7. BILL
    4. H.R.5184 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part V Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] (Introduced 09/29/2004) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure, Budget, Ways and Means, Resources, Science Latest Action: 11/08/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Introduced

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-09-29 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
  8. 4. H.R.5184 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part V Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] (Introduced 09/29/2004) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure, Budget, Ways and Means, Resources, Science Latest Action: 11/08/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Introduced

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-09-29 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
  9. BILL
    5. H.R.5277 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Providing Reliable Officers, Technology, Education, Community Prosecutors, and Training In Our Neighborhoods Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9] (Introduced 10/07/2004) Cosponsors: (218) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/05/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Introduced

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-10-07 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
  10. 5. H.R.5277 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Providing Reliable Officers, Technology, Education, Community Prosecutors, and Training In Our Neighborhoods Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9] (Introduced 10/07/2004) Cosponsors: (218) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/05/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Introduced

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-10-07 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
  11. LAW
    6. H.R.4306 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act to improve the process for verifying an individual's eligibility for employment. Sponsor: Rep. Cannon, Chris [R-UT-3] (Introduced 05/06/2004) Cosponsors: (21) Committees: House - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-731 Latest Action: 10/30/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-390. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-10-05 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-731. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
    2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-10-06 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8235) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
    3. Passed Senate
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-10-11 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11271) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
    4. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-10-19 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
    5. Became Law
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-10-30 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 108-390. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
  12. 6. H.R.4306 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act to improve the process for verifying an individual's eligibility for employment. Sponsor: Rep. Cannon, Chris [R-UT-3] (Introduced 05/06/2004) Cosponsors: (21) Committees: House - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-731 Latest Action: 10/30/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-390. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-10-05 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-731. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
    2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-10-06 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8235) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
    3. Passed Senate
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-10-11 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11271) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
    4. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-10-19 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
    5. Became Law
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-10-30 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 108-390. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
  13. BILL
    7. H.R.3228 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To withdraw normal trade relations treatment from the products of the People's Republic of China. Sponsor: Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large] (Introduced 10/02/2003) Cosponsors: (57) Committees: House - Ways and Means Latest Action: 10/08/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Introduced

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-10-02 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
  14. 7. H.R.3228 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To withdraw normal trade relations treatment from the products of the People's Republic of China. Sponsor: Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large] (Introduced 10/02/2003) Cosponsors: (57) Committees: House - Ways and Means Latest Action: 10/08/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Introduced

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-10-02 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
  15. BILL
    8. H.R.2699 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) National Uniformity for Food Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Burr, Richard [R-NC-5] (Introduced 07/10/2003) Cosponsors: (168) Committees: House - Energy and Commerce Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-770 Latest Action: 10/08/2004 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 475. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Introduced

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-10-08 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 108-770. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
  16. 8. H.R.2699 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) National Uniformity for Food Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Burr, Richard [R-NC-5] (Introduced 07/10/2003) Cosponsors: (168) Committees: House - Energy and Commerce Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-770 Latest Action: 10/08/2004 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 475. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Introduced

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-10-08 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 108-770. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
  17. RESOLUTION
    9. H.Res.840 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Honoring the members of the United States Armed Forces who served in the Vietnam War, and expressing the appreciation of the House of Representatives for the service and sacrifice of all veterans of the Vietnam era. Sponsor: Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] (Introduced 10/07/2004) Cosponsors: (27) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 10/07/2004 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Introduced

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-10-07 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
  18. 9. H.Res.840 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Honoring the members of the United States Armed Forces who served in the Vietnam War, and expressing the appreciation of the House of Representatives for the service and sacrifice of all veterans of... Sponsor: Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] (Introduced 10/07/2004) Cosponsors: (27) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 10/07/2004 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Introduced

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-10-07 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
  19. RESOLUTION
    10. H.Res.821 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Condemning the abduction of Dylan Benwell from the United States and calling for his return. Sponsor: Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8] (Introduced 10/05/2004) Cosponsors: (22) Committees: House - International Relations Latest Action: 10/07/2004 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-10-05 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
    2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-10-07 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8399-8400) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
  20. 10. H.Res.821 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Condemning the abduction of Dylan Benwell from the United States and calling for his return. Sponsor: Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8] (Introduced 10/05/2004) Cosponsors: (22) Committees: House - International Relations Latest Action: 10/07/2004 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-10-05 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
    2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-10-07 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8399-8400) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
  21. BILL
    11. H.R.5082 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Public Transportation Terrorism Prevention and Response Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] (Introduced 09/15/2004) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-746 Latest Action: 10/06/2004 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 463. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Introduced

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-10-06 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 108-746. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
  22. 11. H.R.5082 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Public Transportation Terrorism Prevention and Response Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] (Introduced 09/15/2004) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-746 Latest Action: 10/06/2004 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 463. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Introduced

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-10-06 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 108-746. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
  23. LAW
    12. H.R.5183 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part V Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] (Introduced 09/29/2004) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure, Budget, Ways and Means, Resources, Science Latest Action: 09/30/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-310. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-09-29 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
    2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-09-30 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 409 - 8 (Roll no. 481).(text: CR H7874-7879; correction to passed version: CR H7898) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
    3. Passed Senate
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-09-30 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10183-10185) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
    4. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-09-30 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
    5. Became Law
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-09-30 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 108-310. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
  24. 12. H.R.5183 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part V Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] (Introduced 09/29/2004) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure, Budget, Ways and Means, Resources, Science Latest Action: 09/30/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-310. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-09-29 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
    2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-09-30 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 409 - 8 (Roll no. 481).(text: CR H7874-7879; correction to passed version: CR H7898) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
    3. Passed Senate
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-09-30 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10183-10185) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
    4. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-09-30 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
    5. Became Law
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-09-30 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 108-310. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
  25. BILL
    13. H.R.5174 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 5 of the United States Code to increase the amount of additional compensation payable to an employee who is disabled and requires the services of an attendant, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8] (Introduced 09/29/2004) Cosponsors: (10) Committees: House - Education and the Workforce Latest Action: 09/29/2004 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Introduced

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      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-09-29 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
  26. 13. H.R.5174 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 5 of the United States Code to increase the amount of additional compensation payable to an employee who is disabled and requires the services of an attendant, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8] (Introduced 09/29/2004) Cosponsors: (10) Committees: House - Education and the Workforce Latest Action: 09/29/2004 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Introduced

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      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-09-29 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
  27. RESOLUTION
    14. H.Res.752 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Expressing continued support for the construction of the Victims of Communism Memorial. Sponsor: Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-19] (Introduced 07/22/2004) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Resources Latest Action: 09/28/2004 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-07-22 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
    2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-09-28 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7660) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
  28. 14. H.Res.752 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Expressing continued support for the construction of the Victims of Communism Memorial. Sponsor: Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-19] (Introduced 07/22/2004) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Resources Latest Action: 09/28/2004 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-07-22 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
    2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-09-28 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7660) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
  29. BILL
    15. H.R.1057 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Adoption Tax Relief Guarantee Act Sponsor: Rep. DeMint, Jim [R-SC-4] (Introduced 03/04/2003) Cosponsors: (203) Committees: House - Ways and Means Latest Action: 09/27/2004 Received in the Senate. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-03-04 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
    2. Passed House
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  30. 15. H.R.1057 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Adoption Tax Relief Guarantee Act Sponsor: Rep. DeMint, Jim [R-SC-4] (Introduced 03/04/2003) Cosponsors: (203) Committees: House - Ways and Means Latest Action: 09/27/2004 Received in the Senate. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    2. Passed House
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  31. LAW
    16. H.R.361 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act Sponsor: Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] (Introduced 01/27/2003) Cosponsors: (76) Committees: House - Energy and Commerce, Judiciary | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Reports: House Report 108-24,Part 1; House Report 108-24,Part 2 Latest Action: 09/24/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-304. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-06-02 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-24, Part II. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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  32. 16. H.R.361 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act Sponsor: Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] (Introduced 01/27/2003) Cosponsors: (76) Committees: House - Energy and Commerce, Judiciary | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Reports: House Report 108-24,Part 1; House Report 108-24,Part 2 Latest Action: 09/24/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-304. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-06-02 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-24, Part II. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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  33. RESOLUTION
    17. H.Con.Res.407 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Saluting the life and courage of the late Commander Lloyd "Pete" Bucher, United States Navy (retired), who commanded the U.S.S. Pueblo (AGER-2) at the time of its capture by North Korea on January 23, 1968. Sponsor: Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2] (Introduced 04/21/2004) Cosponsors: (26) Committees: House - Armed Services | Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 09/14/2004 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    2. Passed House
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  34. 17. H.Con.Res.407 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Saluting the life and courage of the late Commander Lloyd "Pete" Bucher, United States Navy (retired), who commanded the U.S.S. Pueblo (AGER-2) at the time of its capture by North Korea on January... Sponsor: Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2] (Introduced 04/21/2004) Cosponsors: (26) Committees: House - Armed Services | Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 09/14/2004 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-04-21 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
    2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-09-13 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7002) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
  35. BILL
    18. H.R.4628 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Patients' Bill of Rights Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-15] (Introduced 06/21/2004) Cosponsors: (104) Committees: House - Energy and Commerce, Education and the Workforce, Ways and Means Latest Action: 09/07/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. (All Actions) Notes: On 9/30/2004, a motion was filed to discharge the Rules Committee from consideration of H.Res.773 a resolution providing for the consideration of H.R.4628. A discharge petition requires 218 signatures for further action. (Discharge Petition No. 108-13: text with signatures.) Tracker:

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  36. 18. H.R.4628 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Patients' Bill of Rights Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-15] (Introduced 06/21/2004) Cosponsors: (104) Committees: House - Energy and Commerce, Education and the Workforce, Ways and Means Latest Action: 09/07/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. (All Actions) Notes: On 9/30/2004, a motion was filed to discharge the Rules Committee from consideration of H.Res.773 a resolution providing for the consideration of H.R.4628. A discharge petition requires 218 signatures for further action. (Discharge Petition No. 108-13: text with signatures.) Tracker:

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  37. BILL
    19. H.R.4608 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To name the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic located in Peoria, Illinois, as the "Bob Michel Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic". Sponsor: Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18] (Introduced 06/17/2004) Cosponsors: (29) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 09/07/2004 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-07-21 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 403).(text: CR 7/20/2004 H6074) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
  38. 19. H.R.4608 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To name the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic located in Peoria, Illinois, as the "Bob Michel Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic". Sponsor: Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18] (Introduced 06/17/2004) Cosponsors: (29) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 09/07/2004 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-06-17 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
    2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-07-21 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 403).(text: CR 7/20/2004 H6074) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
  39. RESOLUTION
    20. H.Con.Res.467 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Declaring genocide in Darfur, Sudan. Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10] (Introduced 06/24/2004) Cosponsors: (116) Committees: House - International Relations | Senate - Foreign Relations Latest Action: 09/07/2004 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    2. Passed House
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  40. 20. H.Con.Res.467 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Declaring genocide in Darfur, Sudan. Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10] (Introduced 06/24/2004) Cosponsors: (116) Committees: House - International Relations | Senate - Foreign Relations Latest Action: 09/07/2004 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    2. Passed House
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  41. LAW
    21. H.R.3340 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To redesignate the facilities of the United States Postal Service located at 7715 and 7748 S. Cottage Grove Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, as the "James E. Worsham Post Office" and the "James E. Worsham Carrier Annex Building", respectively, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] (Introduced 10/20/2003) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Government Reform | Senate - Governmental Affairs Latest Action: 08/09/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-294. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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  42. 21. H.R.3340 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To redesignate the facilities of the United States Postal Service located at 7715 and 7748 S. Cottage Grove Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, as the "James E. Worsham Post Office" and the "James E... Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] (Introduced 10/20/2003) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Government Reform | Senate - Governmental Affairs Latest Action: 08/09/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-294. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-07-22 [displayText] => Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Collins without amendment. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-07-28 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
    5. Became Law
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  43. LAW
    22. H.R.3277 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Marine Corps 230th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act Sponsor: Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12] (Introduced 10/08/2003) Cosponsors: (313) Committees: House - Financial Services, Ways and Means Committee Reports: House Report 108-474,Part 1; House Report 108-474,Part 2 Latest Action: 08/06/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-291. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-07-06 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 108-474, Part II. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-07-26 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
    5. Became Law
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-08-06 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 108-291. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
  44. 22. H.R.3277 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Marine Corps 230th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act Sponsor: Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12] (Introduced 10/08/2003) Cosponsors: (313) Committees: House - Financial Services, Ways and Means Committee Reports: House Report 108-474,Part 1; House Report 108-474,Part 2 Latest Action: 08/06/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-291. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-07-06 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 108-474, Part II. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
    2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-07-14 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5777-5778) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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  45. LAW
    23. H.R.1914 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Jamestown 400th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1] (Introduced 05/01/2003) Cosponsors: (299) Committees: House - Financial Services, Ways and Means Committee Reports: House Report 108-472,Part 1; House Report 108-472,Part 2 Latest Action: 08/06/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-289. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-07-06 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 108-472, Part II. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
    2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-07-14 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5775-5776) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-07-26 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
    5. Became Law
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  46. 23. H.R.1914 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Jamestown 400th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1] (Introduced 05/01/2003) Cosponsors: (299) Committees: House - Financial Services, Ways and Means Committee Reports: House Report 108-472,Part 1; House Report 108-472,Part 2 Latest Action: 08/06/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-289. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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  47. BILL
    24. H.R.4834 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To waive visa processing fees for nonimmigrant visitors who are nationals of countries providing combat troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3] (Introduced 07/14/2004) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 08/04/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (All Actions) Tracker:

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      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-07-14 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
  48. 24. H.R.4834 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To waive visa processing fees for nonimmigrant visitors who are nationals of countries providing combat troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3] (Introduced 07/14/2004) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 08/04/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Introduced

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  49. BILL
    25. H.R.4772 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Extension Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8] (Introduced 07/07/2004) Cosponsors: (75) Committees: House - Financial Services Latest Action: 08/03/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Introduced

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  50. 25. H.R.4772 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Extension Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8] (Introduced 07/07/2004) Cosponsors: (75) Committees: House - Financial Services Latest Action: 08/03/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Introduced

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  51. LAW
    26. H.R.4916 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part IV Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] (Introduced 07/22/2004) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Science, Resources Latest Action: 07/30/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-280. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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  52. 26. H.R.4916 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part IV Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] (Introduced 07/22/2004) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Science, Resources Latest Action: 07/30/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-280. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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  53. BILL
    27. H.R.4864 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part IV Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] (Introduced 07/20/2004) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Resources, Science Latest Action: 07/27/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see H.R. 4916, which became Public Law 108-280 on 7/30/2004. Tracker:

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  54. 27. H.R.4864 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part IV Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] (Introduced 07/20/2004) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Resources, Science Latest Action: 07/27/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see H.R. 4916, which became Public Law 108-280 on 7/30/2004. Tracker:

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  55. BILL
    28. H.R.3729 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] (Introduced 01/27/2004) Cosponsors: (157) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means Latest Action: 07/27/2004 Executive Comment Requested from Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  56. 28. H.R.3729 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] (Introduced 01/27/2004) Cosponsors: (157) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means Latest Action: 07/27/2004 Executive Comment Requested from Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  57. BILL
    29. H.R.4914 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Aviation Biometric Technology Utilization Act Sponsor: Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7] (Introduced 07/22/2004) Cosponsors: (33) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure Latest Action: 07/23/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  58. 29. H.R.4914 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Aviation Biometric Technology Utilization Act Sponsor: Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7] (Introduced 07/22/2004) Cosponsors: (33) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure Latest Action: 07/23/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  59. BILL
    30. H.R.4896 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Protecting Railroad Operators, Travelers, Employees, and Communities with Transportation Security Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] (Introduced 07/22/2004) Cosponsors: (31) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure Latest Action: 07/23/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  60. 30. H.R.4896 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Protecting Railroad Operators, Travelers, Employees, and Communities with Transportation Security Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] (Introduced 07/22/2004) Cosponsors: (31) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure Latest Action: 07/23/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  61. BILL
    31. H.R.3550 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] (Introduced 11/20/2003) Cosponsors: (145) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and the Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Judiciary, Resources, Science Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-452 Latest Action: 07/22/2004 Conference held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  62. 31. H.R.3550 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] (Introduced 11/20/2003) Cosponsors: (145) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and the Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Judiciary, Resources, Science Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-452 Latest Action: 07/22/2004 Conference held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  63. LAW
    32. H.R.218 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50] (Introduced 01/07/2003) Cosponsors: (297) Committees: House - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-560 Latest Action: 07/22/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-277. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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  64. 32. H.R.218 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50] (Introduced 01/07/2003) Cosponsors: (297) Committees: House - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-560 Latest Action: 07/22/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-277. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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  65. BILL
    33. H.R.1755 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Child Custody Protection Act Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18] (Introduced 04/10/2003) Cosponsors: (110) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 07/20/2004 Subcommittee Hearings Held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  66. 33. H.R.1755 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Child Custody Protection Act Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18] (Introduced 04/10/2003) Cosponsors: (110) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 07/20/2004 Subcommittee Hearings Held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  67. RESOLUTION
    34. H.Con.Res.452 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Recognizing and honoring America's labor movement, supporting the designation of a National Labor History Month, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-9] (Introduced 06/16/2004) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Education and the Workforce Latest Action: 07/15/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  68. 34. H.Con.Res.452 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Recognizing and honoring America's labor movement, supporting the designation of a National Labor History Month, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-9] (Introduced 06/16/2004) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Education and the Workforce Latest Action: 07/15/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  69. BILL
    35. H.R.4820 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Smuggled Tobacco Prevention Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-10] (Introduced 07/13/2004) Cosponsors: (101) Committees: House - Ways and Means, Judiciary Latest Action: 07/13/2004 Referred to House Judiciary (All Actions) Tracker:

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  70. 35. H.R.4820 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Smuggled Tobacco Prevention Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-10] (Introduced 07/13/2004) Cosponsors: (101) Committees: House - Ways and Means, Judiciary Latest Action: 07/13/2004 Referred to House Judiciary (All Actions) Tracker:

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  71. BILL
    36. H.R.3598 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Manufacturing Technology Competitiveness Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] (Introduced 11/21/2003) Cosponsors: (31) Committees: House - Science | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-581 Latest Action: 07/12/2004 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  72. 36. H.R.3598 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Manufacturing Technology Competitiveness Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] (Introduced 11/21/2003) Cosponsors: (31) Committees: House - Science | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-581 Latest Action: 07/12/2004 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  73. BILL
    37. H.R.4785 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To enhance navigation capacity improvements and the ecosystem restoration plan for the Upper Mississippi River and Illinois Waterway System. Sponsor: Rep. Hulshof, Kenny C. [R-MO-9] (Introduced 07/08/2004) Cosponsors: (26) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure Latest Action: 07/09/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  74. 37. H.R.4785 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To enhance navigation capacity improvements and the ecosystem restoration plan for the Upper Mississippi River and Illinois Waterway System. Sponsor: Rep. Hulshof, Kenny C. [R-MO-9] (Introduced 07/08/2004) Cosponsors: (26) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure Latest Action: 07/09/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  75. BILL
    38. H.R.1856 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research Amendments Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] (Introduced 04/29/2003) Cosponsors: (22) Committees: House - Science, Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-326 Latest Action: 07/08/2004 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see S.3014, which became Public Law 108-456 on 12/10/2004. Tracker:

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  76. 38. H.R.1856 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research Amendments Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] (Introduced 04/29/2003) Cosponsors: (22) Committees: House - Science, Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-326 Latest Action: 07/08/2004 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see S.3014, which became Public Law 108-456 on 12/10/2004. Tracker:

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  77. BILL
    39. H.R.1157 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Freedom to Read Protection Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large] (Introduced 03/06/2003) Cosponsors: (152) Committees: House - Judiciary, Intelligence (Permanent) Latest Action: 07/08/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5348) (All Actions) Tracker:

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  78. 39. H.R.1157 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Freedom to Read Protection Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large] (Introduced 03/06/2003) Cosponsors: (152) Committees: House - Judiciary, Intelligence (Permanent) Latest Action: 07/08/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5348) (All Actions) Tracker:

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  79. RESOLUTION
    40. H.Con.Res.470 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising during World War II. Sponsor: Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5] (Introduced 07/08/2004) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - International Relations Latest Action: 07/08/2004 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  80. 40. H.Con.Res.470 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising during World War II. Sponsor: Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5] (Introduced 07/08/2004) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - International Relations Latest Action: 07/08/2004 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  81. BILL
    41. H.R.4730 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To maintain and expand the steel import licensing and monitoring program. Sponsor: Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3] (Introduced 06/25/2004) Cosponsors: (35) Committees: House - Ways and Means Latest Action: 07/07/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  82. 41. H.R.4730 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To maintain and expand the steel import licensing and monitoring program. Sponsor: Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3] (Introduced 06/25/2004) Cosponsors: (35) Committees: House - Ways and Means Latest Action: 07/07/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  83. BILL
    42. H.R.4682 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large] (Introduced 06/24/2004) Cosponsors: (190) Committees: House - Energy and Commerce Latest Action: 07/07/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  84. 42. H.R.4682 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large] (Introduced 06/24/2004) Cosponsors: (190) Committees: House - Energy and Commerce Latest Action: 07/07/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  85. BILL
    43. H.R.4578 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Children's Hospitals Education Equity and Research (CHEER) Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5] (Introduced 06/15/2004) Cosponsors: (132) Committees: House - Energy and Commerce Latest Action: 07/07/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  86. 43. H.R.4578 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Children's Hospitals Education Equity and Research (CHEER) Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5] (Introduced 06/15/2004) Cosponsors: (132) Committees: House - Energy and Commerce Latest Action: 07/07/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  87. BILL
    44. H.R.1231 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums. Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11] (Introduced 03/12/2003) Cosponsors: (342) Committees: House - Ways and Means, Government Reform, Armed Services Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-585 Latest Action: 07/07/2004 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Government Reform. H. Rept. 108-585, Part I. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  88. 44. H.R.1231 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental... Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11] (Introduced 03/12/2003) Cosponsors: (342) Committees: House - Ways and Means, Government Reform, Armed Services Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-585 Latest Action: 07/07/2004 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Government Reform. H. Rept. 108-585, Part I. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  89. BILL
    45. H.R.4706 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Fisheries Management Reform Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] (Introduced 06/24/2004) Cosponsors: (68) Committees: House - Resources Latest Action: 07/01/2004 Executive Comment Requested from Commerce. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  90. 45. H.R.4706 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Fisheries Management Reform Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] (Introduced 06/24/2004) Cosponsors: (68) Committees: House - Resources Latest Action: 07/01/2004 Executive Comment Requested from Commerce. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  91. LAW
    46. H.R.4635 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part III Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] (Introduced 06/22/2004) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Resources, Science Latest Action: 06/30/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-263. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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  92. 46. H.R.4635 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part III Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] (Introduced 06/22/2004) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Resources, Science Latest Action: 06/30/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-263. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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  93. BILL
    47. H.R.4669 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Ronald Reagan Commemorative Coin Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5] (Introduced 06/23/2004) Cosponsors: (14) Committees: House - Financial Services Latest Action: 06/28/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  94. 47. H.R.4669 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Ronald Reagan Commemorative Coin Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5] (Introduced 06/23/2004) Cosponsors: (14) Committees: House - Financial Services Latest Action: 06/28/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  95. BILL
    48. H.R.4415 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Save American Jobs Through L Visa Reform Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] (Introduced 05/20/2004) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: House - Judiciary, Education and the Workforce Latest Action: 06/28/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  96. 48. H.R.4415 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Save American Jobs Through L Visa Reform Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] (Introduced 05/20/2004) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: House - Judiciary, Education and the Workforce Latest Action: 06/28/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  97. BILL
    49. H.R.4370 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Direct Loan Reward Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6] (Introduced 05/17/2004) Cosponsors: (36) Committees: House - Education and the Workforce Latest Action: 06/25/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  98. 49. H.R.4370 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Direct Loan Reward Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6] (Introduced 05/17/2004) Cosponsors: (36) Committees: House - Education and the Workforce Latest Action: 06/25/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  99. LAW
    50. H.R.3538 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 South Chicago Avenue in Saint Anne, Illinois, as the "Marine Capt. Ryan Beaupre Saint Anne Post Office". Sponsor: Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11] (Introduced 11/19/2003) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Government Reform | Senate - Governmental Affairs Latest Action: 06/25/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-250. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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  100. 50. H.R.3538 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 South Chicago Avenue in Saint Anne, Illinois, as the "Marine Capt. Ryan Beaupre Saint Anne Post Office". Sponsor: Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11] (Introduced 11/19/2003) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Government Reform | Senate - Governmental Affairs Latest Action: 06/25/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-250. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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  101. LAW
    51. H.R.3537 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 185 State Street in Manhattan, Illinois, as the "Army Pvt. Shawn Pahnke Manhattan Post Office". Sponsor: Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11] (Introduced 11/19/2003) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Government Reform | Senate - Governmental Affairs Latest Action: 06/25/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-249. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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  102. 51. H.R.3537 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 185 State Street in Manhattan, Illinois, as the "Army Pvt. Shawn Pahnke Manhattan Post Office". Sponsor: Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11] (Introduced 11/19/2003) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Government Reform | Senate - Governmental Affairs Latest Action: 06/25/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-249. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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  103. LAW
    52. H.R.3536 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 210 Main Street in Malden, Illinois, as the "Army Staff Sgt. Lincoln Hollinsaid Malden Post Office". Sponsor: Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11] (Introduced 11/19/2003) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Government Reform | Senate - Governmental Affairs Latest Action: 06/25/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-248. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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  104. 52. H.R.3536 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 210 Main Street in Malden, Illinois, as the "Army Staff Sgt. Lincoln Hollinsaid Malden Post Office". Sponsor: Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11] (Introduced 11/19/2003) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Government Reform | Senate - Governmental Affairs Latest Action: 06/25/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-248. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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  105. BILL
    53. H.R.2424 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7] (Introduced 06/11/2003) Cosponsors: (54) Committees: House - Resources, Judiciary Latest Action: 06/24/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1230) (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see S. 1233, which became Public Law 108-238 on 6/22/2004. Tracker:

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  106. 53. H.R.2424 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7] (Introduced 06/11/2003) Cosponsors: (54) Committees: House - Resources, Judiciary Latest Action: 06/24/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1230) (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see S. 1233, which became Public Law 108-238 on 6/22/2004. Tracker:

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  107. BILL
    54. H.R.2038 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Assault Weapons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4] (Introduced 05/08/2003) Cosponsors: (111) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 06/21/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4618) (All Actions) Notes: On 9/28/2004, a motion was filed to discharge the Rules Committee from consideration of H.Res.769 a resolution providing for the consideration of H.R.2038. A discharge petition requires 218 signatures for further action. (Discharge Petition No. 108-12: text with signatures.) Tracker:

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  108. 54. H.R.2038 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Assault Weapons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4] (Introduced 05/08/2003) Cosponsors: (111) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 06/21/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4618) (All Actions) Notes: On 9/28/2004, a motion was filed to discharge the Rules Committee from consideration of H.Res.769 a resolution providing for the consideration of H.R.2038. A discharge petition requires 218 signatures for further action. (Discharge Petition No. 108-12: text with signatures.) Tracker:

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  109. BILL
    55. H.R.4263 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To clarify the calculation of per-unit costs payable under expiring annual contributions contracts for tenant-based rental assistance that are renewed in fiscal year 2004. Sponsor: Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] (Introduced 05/04/2004) Cosponsors: (127) Committees: House - Financial Services Latest Action: 06/09/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  110. 55. H.R.4263 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To clarify the calculation of per-unit costs payable under expiring annual contributions contracts for tenant-based rental assistance that are renewed in fiscal year 2004. Sponsor: Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] (Introduced 05/04/2004) Cosponsors: (127) Committees: House - Financial Services Latest Action: 06/09/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  111. BILL
    56. H.R.4450 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To authorize the Government of Ukraine to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor the victims of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932-1933. Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12] (Introduced 05/20/2004) Cosponsors: (24) Committees: House - Resources Latest Action: 06/01/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  112. 56. H.R.4450 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To authorize the Government of Ukraine to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor the victims of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932-1933. Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12] (Introduced 05/20/2004) Cosponsors: (24) Committees: House - Resources Latest Action: 06/01/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  113. RESOLUTION
    57. H.Res.601 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Recognizing the importance of designating the Republic of Poland as a program country for purposes of the visa waiver program under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and urging the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State to assist Poland in qualifying for such program. Sponsor: Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5] (Introduced 04/21/2004) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 05/20/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  114. 57. H.Res.601 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Recognizing the importance of designating the Republic of Poland as a program country for purposes of the visa waiver program under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and urging the... Sponsor: Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5] (Introduced 04/21/2004) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 05/20/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  115. RESOLUTION
    58. H.Con.Res.403 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Condemning the Government of the Republic of the Sudan for its attacks against innocent civilians in the impoverished Darfur region of western Sudan. Sponsor: Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] (Introduced 04/01/2004) Cosponsors: (96) Committees: House - International Relations | Senate - Foreign Relations Latest Action: 05/18/2004 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  116. 58. H.Con.Res.403 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Condemning the Government of the Republic of the Sudan for its attacks against innocent civilians in the impoverished Darfur region of western Sudan. Sponsor: Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] (Introduced 04/01/2004) Cosponsors: (96) Committees: House - International Relations | Senate - Foreign Relations Latest Action: 05/18/2004 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    59. H.R.4237 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To provide for congressional disapproval of certain regulations issued by the Comptroller of the Currency, in accordance with section 802 of title 5, United States Code. Sponsor: Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4] (Introduced 04/28/2004) Cosponsors: (35) Committees: House - Financial Services Latest Action: 05/17/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  118. 59. H.R.4237 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To provide for congressional disapproval of certain regulations issued by the Comptroller of the Currency, in accordance with section 802 of title 5, United States Code. Sponsor: Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4] (Introduced 04/28/2004) Cosponsors: (35) Committees: House - Financial Services Latest Action: 05/17/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  119. BILL
    60. H.R.4236 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To provide for congressional disapproval of certain regulations issued by the Comptroller of the Currency, in accordance with section 802 of title 5, United States Code. Sponsor: Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4] (Introduced 04/28/2004) Cosponsors: (35) Committees: House - Financial Services Latest Action: 05/17/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  120. 60. H.R.4236 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To provide for congressional disapproval of certain regulations issued by the Comptroller of the Currency, in accordance with section 802 of title 5, United States Code. Sponsor: Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4] (Introduced 04/28/2004) Cosponsors: (35) Committees: House - Financial Services Latest Action: 05/17/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  121. BILL
    61. H.R.3888 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To prohibit business enterprises that lay-off a greater percentage of their United States workers than workers in other countries from receiving any Federal assistance, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large] (Introduced 03/03/2004) Cosponsors: (70) Committees: House - Government Reform Latest Action: 05/06/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2724) (All Actions) Tracker:

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  122. 61. H.R.3888 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To prohibit business enterprises that lay-off a greater percentage of their United States workers than workers in other countries from receiving any Federal assistance, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large] (Introduced 03/03/2004) Cosponsors: (70) Committees: House - Government Reform Latest Action: 05/06/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2724) (All Actions) Tracker:

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  123. LAW
    62. H.R.4219 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part II Sponsor: Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6] (Introduced 04/27/2004) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Resources, Science Latest Action: 04/30/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-224. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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  124. 62. H.R.4219 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part II Sponsor: Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6] (Introduced 04/27/2004) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Resources, Science Latest Action: 04/30/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-224. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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  125. BILL
    63. H.R.4111 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 37, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of a military department to pay a monthly bonus to members of the Armed Forces whose retirement or separation is suspended as a result of a stop-loss order, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] (Introduced 04/01/2004) Cosponsors: (51) Committees: House - Armed Services Latest Action: 04/28/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  126. 63. H.R.4111 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 37, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of a military department to pay a monthly bonus to members of the Armed Forces whose retirement or separation is suspended as a result... Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] (Introduced 04/01/2004) Cosponsors: (51) Committees: House - Armed Services Latest Action: 04/28/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  127. BILL
    64. H.R.2615 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Rebuild America Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12] (Introduced 06/26/2003) Cosponsors: (48) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Agriculture Latest Action: 04/22/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E614) (All Actions) Tracker:

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  128. 64. H.R.2615 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Rebuild America Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12] (Introduced 06/26/2003) Cosponsors: (48) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Agriculture Latest Action: 04/22/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E614) (All Actions) Tracker:

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  129. BILL
    65. H.R.2720 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Great Lakes Restoration Financing Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5] (Introduced 07/14/2003) Cosponsors: (106) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure, Resources Latest Action: 04/21/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2204) (All Actions) Tracker:

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  130. 65. H.R.2720 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Great Lakes Restoration Financing Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5] (Introduced 07/14/2003) Cosponsors: (106) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure, Resources Latest Action: 04/21/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2204) (All Actions) Tracker:

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  131. BILL
    66. H.R.2239 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12] (Introduced 05/22/2003) Cosponsors: (157) Committees: House - House Administration Latest Action: 04/21/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2253-2256, H2258, H2261) (All Actions) Tracker:

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  132. 66. H.R.2239 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12] (Introduced 05/22/2003) Cosponsors: (157) Committees: House - House Administration Latest Action: 04/21/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2253-2256, H2258, H2261) (All Actions) Tracker:

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  133. BILL
    67. H.R.2131 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To award a congressional gold medal to President Jose Maria Aznar of Spain. Sponsor: Rep. Gibbons, Jim [R-NV-2] (Introduced 05/15/2003) Cosponsors: (306) Committees: House - Financial Services Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-463 Latest Action: 04/20/2004 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 267. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  134. 67. H.R.2131 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To award a congressional gold medal to President Jose Maria Aznar of Spain. Sponsor: Rep. Gibbons, Jim [R-NV-2] (Introduced 05/15/2003) Cosponsors: (306) Committees: House - Financial Services Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-463 Latest Action: 04/20/2004 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 267. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  135. BILL
    68. H.R.4100 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Get Outdoors Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7] (Introduced 03/31/2004) Cosponsors: (45) Committees: House - Resources Latest Action: 04/16/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  136. 68. H.R.4100 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Get Outdoors Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7] (Introduced 03/31/2004) Cosponsors: (45) Committees: House - Resources Latest Action: 04/16/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  137. BILL
    69. H.R.4155 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Cigarette Fire Safety Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7] (Introduced 04/02/2004) Cosponsors: (54) Committees: House - Energy and Commerce Latest Action: 04/08/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  138. 69. H.R.4155 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Cigarette Fire Safety Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7] (Introduced 04/02/2004) Cosponsors: (54) Committees: House - Energy and Commerce Latest Action: 04/08/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  139. BILL
    70. H.R.4101 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-17] (Introduced 04/01/2004) Cosponsors: (42) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure Latest Action: 04/02/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  140. 70. H.R.4101 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-17] (Introduced 04/01/2004) Cosponsors: (42) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure Latest Action: 04/02/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  141. BILL
    71. H.R.3941 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Bring Our Children Home Act Sponsor: Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-9] (Introduced 03/11/2004) Cosponsors: (106) Committees: House - Judiciary, International Relations, Ways and Means Latest Action: 04/02/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  142. 71. H.R.3941 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Bring Our Children Home Act Sponsor: Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-9] (Introduced 03/11/2004) Cosponsors: (106) Committees: House - Judiciary, International Relations, Ways and Means Latest Action: 04/02/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  143. BILL
    72. H.R.3831 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To extend the sunset on the assault weapons ban for 10 years. Sponsor: Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large] (Introduced 02/25/2004) Cosponsors: (141) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 04/02/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  144. 72. H.R.3831 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To extend the sunset on the assault weapons ban for 10 years. Sponsor: Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large] (Introduced 02/25/2004) Cosponsors: (141) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 04/02/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  145. BILL
    73. H.R.1081 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Aquatic Invasive Species Research Act Sponsor: Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] (Introduced 03/05/2003) Cosponsors: (88) Committees: House - Science, Transportation and Infrastructure, Resources, House Administration Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-324 Latest Action: 04/02/2004 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 263. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  146. 73. H.R.1081 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Aquatic Invasive Species Research Act Sponsor: Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] (Introduced 03/05/2003) Cosponsors: (88) Committees: House - Science, Transportation and Infrastructure, Resources, House Administration Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-324 Latest Action: 04/02/2004 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 263. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  147. BILL
    74. H.R.898 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Lumbee Recognition Act Sponsor: Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7] (Introduced 02/25/2003) Cosponsors: (237) Committees: House - Resources Latest Action: 04/01/2004 Committee Hearings Held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  148. 74. H.R.898 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Lumbee Recognition Act Sponsor: Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7] (Introduced 02/25/2003) Cosponsors: (237) Committees: House - Resources Latest Action: 04/01/2004 Committee Hearings Held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  149. BILL
    75. H.R.4014 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To award a congressional gold medal to Brian Lamb. Sponsor: Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18] (Introduced 03/23/2004) Cosponsors: (15) Committees: House - Financial Services Latest Action: 03/29/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  150. 75. H.R.4014 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To award a congressional gold medal to Brian Lamb. Sponsor: Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18] (Introduced 03/23/2004) Cosponsors: (15) Committees: House - Financial Services Latest Action: 03/29/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  151. BILL
    76. H.R.3713 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To designate the Federal building located at 250 West Cherry Street in Carbondale, Illinois the "Senator Paul Simon Federal Building". Sponsor: Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12] (Introduced 01/21/2004) Cosponsors: (13) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-450 Latest Action: 03/25/2004 Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 161. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see S. 2022, which became Public Law 108-226 on 5/7/2004. Tracker:

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  152. 76. H.R.3713 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To designate the Federal building located at 250 West Cherry Street in Carbondale, Illinois the "Senator Paul Simon Federal Building". Sponsor: Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12] (Introduced 01/21/2004) Cosponsors: (13) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-450 Latest Action: 03/25/2004 Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 161. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see S. 2022, which became Public Law 108-226 on 5/7/2004. Tracker:

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  153. BILL
    77. H.R.3994 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] (Introduced 03/18/2004) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure Latest Action: 03/24/2004 Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  154. 77. H.R.3994 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] (Introduced 03/18/2004) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure Latest Action: 03/24/2004 Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  155. RESOLUTION
    78. H.Res.522 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there is a critical need to increase awareness and education about heart disease and the risk factors of heart disease among women. Sponsor: Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2] (Introduced 02/10/2004) Cosponsors: (58) Committees: House - Energy and Commerce Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-440 Latest Action: 03/24/2004 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  156. 78. H.Res.522 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there is a critical need to increase awareness and education about heart disease and the risk factors of heart disease among women. Sponsor: Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2] (Introduced 02/10/2004) Cosponsors: (58) Committees: House - Energy and Commerce Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-440 Latest Action: 03/24/2004 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  157. BILL
    79. H.R.3950 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of a combat artillery badge to recognize combat service by members of Army in the artillery branch. Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8] (Introduced 03/11/2004) Cosponsors: (13) Committees: House - Armed Services Latest Action: 03/11/2004 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  158. 79. H.R.3950 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of a combat artillery badge to recognize combat service by members of Army in the artillery branch. Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8] (Introduced 03/11/2004) Cosponsors: (13) Committees: House - Armed Services Latest Action: 03/11/2004 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  159. BILL
    80. H.R.3802 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Mandatory IDEA Full Funding Compromise Act Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2] (Introduced 02/11/2004) Cosponsors: (72) Committees: House - Education and the Workforce Latest Action: 03/11/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  160. 80. H.R.3802 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Mandatory IDEA Full Funding Compromise Act Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2] (Introduced 02/11/2004) Cosponsors: (72) Committees: House - Education and the Workforce Latest Action: 03/11/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  161. RESOLUTION
    81. H.Con.Res.367 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Saluting the life and courage of the late Commander Lloyd "Pete" Bucher, United States Navy (retired), who commanded the U.S.S. Pueblo (AGER-2) at th e time of its capture by North Korea on January 23, 1968. Sponsor: Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2] (Introduced 02/25/2004) Cosponsors: (25) Committees: House - Armed Services Latest Action: 03/09/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  162. 81. H.Con.Res.367 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Saluting the life and courage of the late Commander Lloyd "Pete" Bucher, United States Navy (retired), who commanded the U.S.S. Pueblo (AGER-2) at th e time of its capture by North Korea on January... Sponsor: Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2] (Introduced 02/25/2004) Cosponsors: (25) Committees: House - Armed Services Latest Action: 03/09/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  163. BILL
    82. H.R.3903 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Presidential Sites Improvement Act Sponsor: Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5] (Introduced 03/04/2004) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: House - Resources Latest Action: 03/05/2004 Executive Comment Requested from Interior. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  164. 82. H.R.3903 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Presidential Sites Improvement Act Sponsor: Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5] (Introduced 03/04/2004) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: House - Resources Latest Action: 03/05/2004 Executive Comment Requested from Interior. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  165. RESOLUTION
    83. H.Con.Res.366 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding negotiating, in the United States-Thailand Free Trade Agreement, access to the United States automobile industry. Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5] (Introduced 02/24/2004) Cosponsors: (208) Committees: House - Ways and Means Latest Action: 03/01/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  166. 83. H.Con.Res.366 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding negotiating, in the United States-Thailand Free Trade Agreement, access to the United States automobile industry. Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5] (Introduced 02/24/2004) Cosponsors: (208) Committees: House - Ways and Means Latest Action: 03/01/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  167. RESOLUTION
    84. H.Con.Res.287 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Recognizing and honoring the life of the late Raul Julia, his dedication to ending world hunger, and his great contributions to the Latino community and the performing arts. Sponsor: Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4] (Introduced 09/23/2003) Cosponsors: (31) Committees: House - Government Reform | Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 02/26/2004 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  168. 84. H.Con.Res.287 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Recognizing and honoring the life of the late Raul Julia, his dedication to ending world hunger, and his great contributions to the Latino community and the performing arts. Sponsor: Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4] (Introduced 09/23/2003) Cosponsors: (31) Committees: House - Government Reform | Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 02/26/2004 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  169. BILL
    85. H.R.3820 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) United States Workers Protection Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (Introduced 02/24/2004) Cosponsors: (41) Committees: House - Government Reform Latest Action: 02/24/2004 Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  170. 85. H.R.3820 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) United States Workers Protection Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (Introduced 02/24/2004) Cosponsors: (41) Committees: House - Government Reform Latest Action: 02/24/2004 Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  171. BILL
    86. H.R.3816 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Call Center Consumer's Right to Know Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6] (Introduced 02/11/2004) Cosponsors: (21) Committees: House - Energy and Commerce Latest Action: 02/24/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  172. 86. H.R.3816 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Call Center Consumer's Right to Know Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6] (Introduced 02/11/2004) Cosponsors: (21) Committees: House - Energy and Commerce Latest Action: 02/24/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  173. BILL
    87. H.R.3474 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Keep Our Promise to America's Military Retirees Act Sponsor: Rep. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD-8] (Introduced 11/06/2003) Cosponsors: (256) Committees: House - Armed Services, Government Reform, Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce Latest Action: 02/24/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E210) (All Actions) Tracker:

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  174. 87. H.R.3474 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Keep Our Promise to America's Military Retirees Act Sponsor: Rep. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD-8] (Introduced 11/06/2003) Cosponsors: (256) Committees: House - Armed Services, Government Reform, Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce Latest Action: 02/24/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E210) (All Actions) Tracker:

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  175. BILL
    88. H.R.3763 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Military Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] (Introduced 02/04/2004) Cosponsors: (308) Committees: House - Armed Services Latest Action: 02/04/2004 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  176. 88. H.R.3763 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Military Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] (Introduced 02/04/2004) Cosponsors: (308) Committees: House - Armed Services Latest Action: 02/04/2004 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  177. RESOLUTION
    89. H.Res.157 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding several individuals who are being held as prisoners of conscience by the Chinese Government for their involvement in efforts to end the Chinese occupation of Tibet. Sponsor: Rep. Udall, Tom [D-NM-3] (Introduced 03/20/2003) Cosponsors: (68) Committees: House - International Relations Latest Action: 02/03/2004 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  178. 89. H.Res.157 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding several individuals who are being held as prisoners of conscience by the Chinese Government for their involvement in efforts to end the... Sponsor: Rep. Udall, Tom [D-NM-3] (Introduced 03/20/2003) Cosponsors: (68) Committees: House - International Relations Latest Action: 02/03/2004 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  179. BILL
    90. H.R.3619 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Employee Free Choice Act Sponsor: Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7] (Introduced 11/21/2003) Cosponsors: (209) Committees: House - Education and the Workforce Latest Action: 01/30/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  180. 90. H.R.3619 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Employee Free Choice Act Sponsor: Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7] (Introduced 11/21/2003) Cosponsors: (209) Committees: House - Education and the Workforce Latest Action: 01/30/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  181. BILL
    91. H.R.3560 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Business Links Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (Introduced 11/20/2003) Cosponsors: (12) Committees: House - Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce Latest Action: 01/30/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  182. 91. H.R.3560 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Business Links Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (Introduced 11/20/2003) Cosponsors: (12) Committees: House - Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce Latest Action: 01/30/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  183. BILL
    92. H.R.3716 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries. Sponsor: Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3] (Introduced 01/21/2004) Cosponsors: (64) Committees: House - Ways and Means Latest Action: 01/28/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  184. 92. H.R.3716 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries. Sponsor: Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3] (Introduced 01/21/2004) Cosponsors: (64) Committees: House - Ways and Means Latest Action: 01/28/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  185. BILL
    93. H.R.1385 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To extend the provision of title 39, United States Code, under which the United States Postal Service is authorized to issue a special postage stamp to benefit breast cancer research. Sponsor: Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43] (Introduced 03/20/2003) Cosponsors: (150) Committees: House - Government Reform, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services | Senate - Governmental Affairs Latest Action: 01/28/2004 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  186. 93. H.R.1385 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To extend the provision of title 39, United States Code, under which the United States Postal Service is authorized to issue a special postage stamp to benefit breast cancer research. Sponsor: Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43] (Introduced 03/20/2003) Cosponsors: (150) Committees: House - Government Reform, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services | Senate - Governmental Affairs Latest Action: 01/28/2004 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  187. RESOLUTION
    94. H.Res.489 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Stating the agreement of the House of Representatives with the sentiment expressed by the Senate in Senate Resolution 281. Sponsor: Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12] (Introduced 01/20/2004) Cosponsors: (52) Committees: House - House Administration Latest Action: 01/21/2004 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  188. 94. H.Res.489 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Stating the agreement of the House of Representatives with the sentiment expressed by the Senate in Senate Resolution 281. Sponsor: Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12] (Introduced 01/20/2004) Cosponsors: (52) Committees: House - House Administration Latest Action: 01/21/2004 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  189. BILL
    95. H.R.3699 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Keeping America's Promise to Steel Act Sponsor: Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1] (Introduced 12/08/2003) Cosponsors: (77) Committees: House - Ways and Means Latest Action: 12/17/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  190. 95. H.R.3699 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Keeping America's Promise to Steel Act Sponsor: Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1] (Introduced 12/08/2003) Cosponsors: (77) Committees: House - Ways and Means Latest Action: 12/17/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  191. BILL
    96. H.R.3549 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Rural Healthcare Improvement Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9] (Introduced 11/20/2003) Cosponsors: (114) Committees: House - Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce Latest Action: 12/17/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  192. 96. H.R.3549 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Rural Healthcare Improvement Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9] (Introduced 11/20/2003) Cosponsors: (114) Committees: House - Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce Latest Action: 12/17/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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  193. LAW
    97. H.R.3287 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To award congressional gold medals posthumously on behalf of Reverend Joseph A. DeLaine, Harry and Eliza Briggs, and Levi Pearson in recognition of their contributions to the Nation as pioneers in the effort to desegregate public schools that led directly to the landmark desegregation case of Brown et al. v. the Board of Education of Topeka et al. Sponsor: Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6] (Introduced 10/10/2003) Cosponsors: (299) Committees: House - Financial Services Latest Action: 12/15/2003 Became Public Law No: 108-180. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-10-10 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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  194. 97. H.R.3287 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To award congressional gold medals posthumously on behalf of Reverend Joseph A. DeLaine, Harry and Eliza Briggs, and Levi Pearson in recognition of their contributions to the Nation as pioneers in... Sponsor: Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6] (Introduced 10/10/2003) Cosponsors: (299) Committees: House - Financial Services Latest Action: 12/15/2003 Became Public Law No: 108-180. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-10-10 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-11-25 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S16051) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
    4. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-12-03 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
    5. Became Law
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-12-15 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 108-180. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
  195. LAW
    98. H.R.1828 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17] (Introduced 04/12/2003) Cosponsors: (297) Committees: House - International Relations Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-314 Latest Action: 12/12/2003 Became Public Law No: 108-175. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-10-15 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 108-314. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-11-11 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 4. Record Vote Number: 445. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-12-02 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
    6. Became Law
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  196. 98. H.R.1828 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17] (Introduced 04/12/2003) Cosponsors: (297) Committees: House - International Relations Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-314 Latest Action: 12/12/2003 Became Public Law No: 108-175. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-10-15 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 108-314. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
    2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-10-15 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 4, 5 Present (Roll no. 543).(text: CR H9418-9420) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
    3. Passed Senate
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-11-11 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 4. Record Vote Number: 445. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
    4. Resolving Differences
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-11-20 [displayText] => Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 8, 1 Present (Roll no. 654). [externalActionCode] => 19500 [description] => Resolving Differences )
    5. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-12-02 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
    6. Became Law
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-12-12 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 108-175. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
  197. BILL
    99. H.R.3214 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] (Introduced 10/01/2003) Cosponsors: (249) Committees: House - Judiciary, Armed Services | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-321 Latest Action: 12/09/2003 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see H.R.5107, which became Public Law 108-405 on 10/30/2004. Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-10-16 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-321, Part I. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
    2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-11-05 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 357 - 67 (Roll no. 608).(text: CR H10349-10357) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
  198. 99. H.R.3214 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] (Introduced 10/01/2003) Cosponsors: (249) Committees: House - Judiciary, Armed Services | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 108-321 Latest Action: 12/09/2003 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see H.R.5107, which became Public Law 108-405 on 10/30/2004. Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-10-16 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-321, Part I. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
    2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-11-05 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 357 - 67 (Roll no. 608).(text: CR H10349-10357) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
  199. BILL
    100. H.R.1908 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To name the health care facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 820 South Damen Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, as the "Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center". Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] (Introduced 05/01/2003) Cosponsors: (29) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 12/06/2003 See Public Law 108-170. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Introduced

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      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-05-01 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
  200. 100. H.R.1908 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To name the health care facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 820 South Damen Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, as the "Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center". Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] (Introduced 05/01/2003) Cosponsors: (29) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 12/06/2003 See Public Law 108-170. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Introduced

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-05-01 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
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