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[ { "text": "That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1646) to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal years 2002 and 2003, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on International Relations. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on International Relations now printed in the bill. The committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Except as specified in section 2 of this resolution, each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "H180F95243E8011D5BB08009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "2. The Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may recognize for consideration of any amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules out of the order printed, but not sooner than one hour after the Majority Leader or his designee announces from the floor a request to that effect.", "id": "HA3490FC8456111D5BB09009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— 1. a Summer Emergency Blood Donor Season should be established to encourage eligible donors in the United States to donate blood; and 2. the President should issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the summer of 2001 with appropriate programs and activities, including, in the case of eligible donors, the donation of blood.", "id": "HDD74106BA24711D5BB27009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives— (1) mourns the death of Dr. Stephen E. Ambrose; (2) expresses its deepest condolences to Stephen Ambrose’s wife and children; (3) salutes the excellence of Stephen Ambrose at capturing in words the greatness of the American spirit and the sacrifices of the American people; and (4) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of Stephen Ambrose.", "id": "H9F569C1A26144CAA9EC12506DBCB0156", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3994) to authorize economic and democratic development assistance for Afghanistan and to authorize military assistance for Afghanistan and certain other foreign countries. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on International Relations. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on International Relations now printed in the bill. The committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered by title rather than by section. Each title shall be considered as read. During consideration of the bill for amendment, the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be considered as read. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "HEE30A00368D711D6BBAF009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "", "id": "H2E835159629C11D6BBAC009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "", "id": "HF275E0E61B1C11D6BB96009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider the conference report to accompany the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 83) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2002, revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2001, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2011. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the conference report to final adoption without intervening motion except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget.", "id": "H180F95243E8011D5BB08009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2216) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.", "id": "H9A84A2B47D3011D5BB19009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable John Joseph Moakley, a Representative from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.", "id": "H4121CFA359EF11D5BBE009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased.", "id": "H29CFBA455A9F11D5BBE009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased.", "id": "H29CFBA465A9F11D5BBE009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2500) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived except as follows: beginning with Provide on page 19, line 13, through workyears: on line 19. Where points of order are waived against part of a paragraph, points of order against a provision in another part of such paragraph may be made only against such provision and not against the entire paragraph. During consideration of the bill for amendment, the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be considered as read. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "HA1AA34B77AE011D5BB19009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates the Valley Sports American Little League baseball team from Louisville, Kentucky, for their outstanding performance in winning the 2002 Little League World Series; (2) recognizes Troy Osborne, the manager of the Louisville team, assistant coaches Keith Elkins and Dan Roach, and players Aaron Alvey, Justin Elkins, Ethan Henry, Alex Hornback, Wesley Jenkins, Casey Jordan, Shane Logsdon, Blaine Madden, Zachary Osborne, Jacob Remines, Josh Robinson, and Wes Walden for demonstrating excellence and character throughout a summer of little league baseball; and (3) commends Little League Baseball for its 63-year tradition of encouraging the development of sportsmanship and confidence in youth through its sponsorship of world-class baseball.", "id": "HF7D363A151D84FFBA6613CB4EB25B25B", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates Martin Strel of Slovenia for his historic athletic achievement as the first person to swim the length of the Mississippi River; (2) recognizes Martin Strel for his courage, determination, and pioneering spirit as he succeeded in this great human endeavor; (3) commends Martin Strel for dedicating his swim to honor the victims and heroes of September 11, 2001; and (4) recognizes that the Eye-to-Eye Project has served as an excellent opportunity to promote the friendship between the United States and Slovenia.", "id": "HC39DCAE4BF554C7E98FE2D4B2E076435", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 10) to provide for pension reform, and for other purposes. The bill shall be considered as read for amendment. In lieu of the amendment recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means and the amendment recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the Congressional Record and numbered 1 pursuant to clause 8 of rule XVIII shall be considered as adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) 90 minutes of debate on the bill, as amended, with 60 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means and 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce; (2) the further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, which may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as read, and shall be separately debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "H5FA952243F0411D5BB08009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That unless otherwise ordered, before Monday, May 14, 2001, the hour of daily meeting of the House shall be 2 p.m. on Mondays; 11 a.m. on Tuesdays; and 10 a.m. on all other days of the week; and from Monday, May 14, 2001, until the end of the first session, the hour of daily meeting of the House shall be noon on Mondays; 10 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; and 9 a.m. on all other days of the week.", "id": "H29AE6B91E19D11D4BAEE009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That unless otherwise ordered, before Monday, May 14, 2001, the hour of daily meeting of the House shall be 2 p.m. on Mondays; 11 a.m. on Tuesdays; and 10 a.m. on all other days of the week; and from Monday, May 14, 2001, until the end of the first session, the hour of daily meeting of the House shall be noon on Mondays; 10 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; and 9 a.m. on all other days of the week.", "id": "H29AE6B91E19D11D4BAEE009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representative (1) honors and commends Ernie Harwell for the completion of his 55th year in baseball broadcasting; and (2) wishes Ernie Harwell good health and happiness in his future endeavors.", "id": "HDF5A40E47EA44892A8B4819B6F99F23E", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives— (1) honors John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, who lost their lives in the course of duty as firefighters, and recognizes them for their bravery and sacrifice; (2) extends its deepest sympathies to the families of these three brave heroes; and (3) pledges its support and to continue to work on behalf of all of the Nation's firefighters who risk their lives every day to ensure the safety of all Americans.", "id": "H1FB007656BE811D5BB15009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4965) to prohibit the procedure commonly known as partial-birth abortion. The bill shall be considered as read for amendment. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) two hours of debate on the bill equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) one motion to recommit.", "id": "H6BD6CE7D9F2711D6BBB7009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives urges the President of the United States to establish a nonpartisan Presidential Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States to— (1) examine and report upon the facts and causes relating to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; (2) ascertain, evaluate, and report on the evidence developed by all relevant governmental agencies regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the attacks; (3) make a full and complete accounting of the circumstances surrounding the attacks, and the extent of the United States' preparedness for, and response to, the attacks; and (4) investigate and report to the President and the Congress on its findings, conclusions, and recommendations for corrective measures that can be taken to prevent acts of terrorism.", "id": "HA793A8FF26BD44E4B166536F66FD35BE", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives— (1) observes the memory of the fallen heroes of the Battle of Crete; (2) honors the living men and women of Crete who, during World War II, fought an oppressive invader to preserve the ideals of freedom, democracy, and the pursuit of happiness; and (3) commends the PanCretan Association of America for preserving and promoting the history of Crete and its people.", "id": "H621A75BC1F1648E4BBDF59E7F8DC05A2", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1836) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 104 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2002. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read. The yeas and nays shall be considered as ordered on the question of adoption of the conference report and on any subsequent conference report or motion to dispose of an amendment between the houses on H.R. 1836. Clause 5(b) of rule XXI shall not apply to the bill, amendments thereto, or conference reports thereon.", "id": "H7D3B71E44AD811D5BBA009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives congratulates Arnold Palmer for his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship in golf.", "id": "H9A70976699DB47EEAF14DA35441143D9", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives— (1) honors and recognizes the achievements and strides made by Venus and Serena Williams by giving back to their community, promoting excellence, breaking barriers with pride and poise, showing that tennis is a sport for all people; and (2) urges all Americans to recognize the contributions to American society made by Venus and Serena Williams through their achievements and community involvement.", "id": "HFF16D2E1A5DC497E9673FE5F39156850", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives thanks and commends the thousands of United States military and Government personnel, contractors, engineers, scientists, and workers who worked diligently to make the July 14, 2001, missile defense intercept test a success.", "id": "HA1AA34B97AE011D5BB19009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "1. Ballast water treatment regulations required \nIt is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Transportation should issue under the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.) regulations to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species within the Great Lakes.", "id": "HA1C06BDD19EF4C7FB85455713BB4ABF0", "header": "Ballast water treatment regulations required" }, { "text": "2. Export of water from great lakes \nIt is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the Great Lakes States, in consultation with the Canadian Provinces of Ontario and Quebec, should develop and implement a mechanism that provides a common conservation standard embodying the principles of water conservation and resource improvement for making decisions concerning the withdrawal and use of water from the Great Lakes Basin; and (2) the Secretary of State should work with the Canadian Government to encourage and support the Provinces in the development and implementation of a mechanism and standard concerning the withdrawal and use of water from the Great Lakes Basin consistent with those mechanisms and standards developed by the Great Lakes States.", "id": "H77E994F2C3244E4A82D89DB4E6436976", "header": "Export of water from great lakes" }, { "text": "3. Grants for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern \nIt is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency should make grants to States, Indian tribes, regional agencies, and local governments to carry out projects in areas of concern located wholly or in part in the United States— (1) to monitor or evaluate contaminated sediment; (2) to remediate contaminated sediment; and (3) to prevent further or renewed contamination of sediment.", "id": "HC33BB15987254EFEB9C8EF00868A674", "header": "Grants for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern" }, { "text": "4. Research and development program \nIt is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency should conduct research on the development and use of innovative approaches, technologies, and techniques for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern in the Great Lakes.", "id": "H3BAC1DC8F35B4868AA87DAA5CEA1DBC8", "header": "Research and development program" }, { "text": "5. Sewer overflow control grants \nIt is the sense of the House of Representatives that funding for section 221 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1301), relating to sewer overflow control grants, should be extended through fiscal year 2004 in accordance with H.R. 5183 of the 107th Congress.", "id": "HE98EC52A770347108179C89D53EB46C1", "header": "Sewer overflow control grants" }, { "text": "6. National sea grant college program \nIt is the sense of the House of Representatives that appropriations for the national sea grant college program in fiscal year 2003 be funded at the level authorized in the National Sea Grant College Program Reauthorization Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–160).", "id": "HCA16E4174AED43819F49EC05042005D0", "header": "National sea grant college program" } ]

[ { "text": "That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4687) to provide for the establishment of investigative teams to assess building performance and emergency response and evacuation procedures in the wake of any building failure that has resulted in substantial loss of life or that posed significant potential of substantial loss of life. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Science. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science now printed in the bill. Each section of the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. During consideration of the bill for amendment, the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be considered as read. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "H8E5C88A595A111D6BBB6009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates— (A) the Anaheim Angels for winning the 2002 Major League Baseball World Series championship and for their outstanding performance during the 2002 Major League Baseball season; and (B) all of the eight Major League Baseball teams that played in the postseason; (2) recognizes the achievements of the Angels players, coaches, and support staff whose hard work, dedication, and never-say-die spirit proved instrumental in the Angels’ first-ever World Series victory; (3) commends the San Francisco Giants for a valiant performance during the World Series and for showing their strength and skill as a team; and (4) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) Angels players; (B) Angels Manager Mike Scioscia; (C) Angels General Manager Bill Stoneman; (D) The Walt Disney Company; and (E) Jackie Autry.", "id": "H4335ACFF205A4AD4A60666D645C91BC0", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2217) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived except as follows: beginning with Provided further , on page 89, line 13, through participant: on line 18. Where points of order are waived against part of a paragraph, points of order against a provision in another part of such paragraph may be made only against such provision and not against the entire paragraph. During consideration of the bill for amendment, the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be considered as read. During consideration of the bill, points of order against amendments for failure to comply with clause 2(e) of rule XXI are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "HDD840E93665A11D5BB13009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House recognizes Tiger Woods for his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship, and in breaking barriers with grace and dignity by showing that golf is a sport for all people.", "id": "H80A5F961E4CC4A9293A9E774E450AAE", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Jeffrey J. Trandahl of the State of South Dakota, be, and is hereby, chosen Clerk of the House of Representatives.", "id": "H29AE6B84E19D11D4BAEE009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "That Wilson S. Livingood of the Commonwealth of Virginia, be, and is hereby, chosen Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives.", "id": "H29AE6B85E19D11D4BAEE009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "That James M. Eagen, III, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, be, and is hereby, chosen Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives.", "id": "H29AE6B86E19D11D4BAEE009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "That Father Daniel P. Coughlin of the State of Illinois, be, and is hereby, chosen Chaplain of the House of Representatives.", "id": "H29AE6B87E19D11D4BAEE009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Jeffrey J. Trandahl of the State of South Dakota, be, and is hereby, chosen Clerk of the House of Representatives.", "id": "H29AE6B84E19D11D4BAEE009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "That Wilson S. Livingood of the Commonwealth of Virginia, be, and is hereby, chosen Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives.", "id": "H29AE6B85E19D11D4BAEE009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "That James M. Eagen, III, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, be, and is hereby, chosen Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives.", "id": "H29AE6B86E19D11D4BAEE009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "That Father Daniel P. Coughlin of the State of Illinois, be, and is hereby, chosen Chaplain of the House of Representatives.", "id": "H29AE6B87E19D11D4BAEE009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should complete action on H.R. 4019 and the Congress should present it to the President prior to adjournment of the 107th Congress so that 36,000,000 married couples can benefit from permanent marriage penalty tax relief.", "id": "HF8B53C87FF14401385D25750E4A2127", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That on the Committee on Science Mr. Gilchrest shall rank after Mrs. Biggert.", "id": "H1267CFB35F8911D5BBF009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "", "id": "H95B21CD35F6811D5BBF009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "", "id": "HDA8BB9935B6B11D5BBE009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "1. Committee expenses for the one hundred seventh congress \n(a) In general \nWith respect to the One Hundred Seventh Congress, there shall be paid out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives, in accordance with this primary expense resolution, not more than the amount specified in subsection (b) for the expenses (including the expenses of all staff salaries) of each committee named in that subsection. (b) Committees and amounts \nThe committees and amounts referred to in subsection (a) are: Committee on Agriculture, $9,607,006; Committee on Armed Services, $10,872,677; Committee on the Budget, $11,107,043; Committee on Education and the Workforce, $13,573,886; Committee on Energy and Commerce, $17,226,770; Committee on Financial Services, $11,846,231; Committee on Government Reform, $19,420,233; Committee on House Administration, $7,418,045; Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, $6,955,074; Committee on International Relations, $12,672,626; Committee on the Judiciary, $13,166,463; Committee on Resources, $11,601,260; Committee on Rules, $5,370,773; Committee on Science, $10,628,041; Committee on Small Business, $4,798,783; Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, $2,871,091; Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, $14,479,551; Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, $5,142,263; and Committee on Ways and Means, $14,748,888.", "id": "H0958C5C422FE11D5BB03009027A81B72", "header": "Committee expenses for the one hundred seventh congress" }, { "text": "2. First session limitations \n(a) In general \nOf the amount provided for in section 1 for each committee named in subsection (b), not more than the amount specified in such subsection shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2001, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2002. (b) Committees and amounts \nThe committees and amounts referred to in subsection (a) are: Committee on Agriculture, $4,675,093; Committee on Armed Services, $5,182,597; Committee on the Budget, $5,403,522; Committee on Education and the Workforce, $7,059,821; Committee on Energy and Commerce, $8,527,251; Committee on Financial Services, $5,705,025; Committee on Government Reform, $9,810,000; Committee on House Administration, $3,560,662; Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, $3,407,986; Committee on International Relations, $6,202,095; Committee on the Judiciary, $6,339,902; Committee on Resources, $5,595,266; Committee on Rules, $2,644,509; Committee on Science, $5,172,668; Committee on Small Business, $2,312,344; Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, $1,358,708; Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, $6,964,664; Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, $2,516,765; and Committee on Ways and Means, $7,228,481.", "id": "H0958C5C722FE11D5BB03009027A81B72", "header": "First session limitations" }, { "text": "3. Second session limitations \n(a) In general \nOf the amount provided for in section 1 for each committee named in subsection (b), not more than the amount specified in such subsection shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2002, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2003. (b) Committees and amounts \nThe committees and amounts referred to in subsection (a) are: Committee on Agriculture, $4,931,913; Committee on Armed Services, $5,690,080; Committee on the Budget, $5,703,521; Committee on Education and the Workforce, $6,514,065; Committee on Energy and Commerce, $8,699,519; Committee on Financial Services, $6,141,206; Committee on Government Reform, $9,610,233; Committee on House Administration, $3,857,383; Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, $3,547,088; Committee on International Relations, $6,470,531; Committee on the Judiciary, $6,826,561; Committee on Resources, $6,005,994; Committee on Rules, $2,726,264; Committee on Science, $5,455,373; Committee on Small Business, $2,486,439; Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, $1,512,383; Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, $7,514,887; Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, $2,625,498; and Committee on Ways and Means, $7,520,407.", "id": "H0958C5CA22FE11D5BB03009027A81B72", "header": "Second session limitations" }, { "text": "4. Vouchers \nPayments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the committee involved, signed by the chairman of such committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration.", "id": "H0958C5CD22FE11D5BB03009027A81B72", "header": "Vouchers" }, { "text": "5. Regulations \nAmounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.", "id": "H0958C5CF22FE11D5BB03009027A81B72", "header": "Regulations" }, { "text": "6. Adjustment authority \nThe Committee on House Administration shall have authority to make adjustments in amounts under section 1, if necessary to comply with an order of the President issued under section 254 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 or to conform to any reduction in appropriations for the purposes of such section 1.", "id": "H0958C5D122FE11D5BB03009027A81B72", "header": "Adjustment authority" } ]

[ { "text": "That at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2001, the House shall proceed to the West Front of the Capitol for the purpose of attending the inaugural ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States; and that upon the conclusion of the ceremonies the House stands adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2001, or pursuant to such other concurrent resolution of adjournment as may then apply.", "id": "H29AE6B93E19D11D4BAEE009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2001, the House shall proceed to the West Front of the Capitol for the purpose of attending the inaugural ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States; and that upon the conclusion of the ceremonies the House stands adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2001, or pursuant to such other concurrent resolution of adjournment as may then apply.", "id": "H29AE6B93E19D11D4BAEE009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2052) to facilitate famine relief efforts and a comprehensive solution to the war in Sudan. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. Points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with clause 4(a) of rule XIII are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on International Relations. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. Each section of the bill shall be considered as read. During consideration of the bill for amendment, the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be considered as read. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "HF1C71083603511D5BBF009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "", "id": "HDA8BB9935B6B11D5BBE009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Rules: \nMr. McGovern of Massachusetts to rank immediately after Ms. Slaughter of New York.", "id": "H2E835159629C11D6BBAC009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "", "id": "HF275E0E61B1C11D6BB96009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives— (1) welcomes the state visit by the President of the United Mexican States, Vicente Fox Quesada; and (2) declares that, in keeping with the just interests of the United States, the special nature of the relationship between the United States and Mexico should be further cultivated to the mutual benefit of both countries.", "id": "H86BAF9F4A3A911D5BB29009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives— (1) praises the performance and heroism of Canadian soldiers; (2) extends its regret and sympathy to the families of the 4 Canadian soldiers who lost their lives and others who suffered injury on April 17, 2002, in a friendly-fire incident in southern Afghanistan, and to the Government and people of Canada for their loss; and (3) reaffirms the Nation's appreciation for Canada's strong support and commitment to the war against terrorism.", "id": "H2E835153629C11D6BBAC009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "", "id": "HF275E0E61B1C11D6BB96009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) all peace officers slain in the line of duty should be honored and recognized; and (2) the President should issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to honor and recognize such officers with appropriate ceremonies and respect.", "id": "HFA824498498211D5BBA009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2647) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. Points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with clause 4(c) of rule XIII are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The bill shall be considered as read. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. No amendment to the bill shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "H127155C485E311D5BB20009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Floyd Spence, a Representative from the State of South Carolina.", "id": "HFFCB63E4A25511D5BB27009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased.", "id": "HFFCB63E5A25511D5BB27009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased.", "id": "HFFCB63E6A25511D5BB27009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes and honors Jack Shea, Olympic gold medalist in speed skating, for his many contributions to the Nation and to his community throughout his life, and for transcending the sport of speed skating and becoming a symbol of athletic talent and a role model as a loving husband, father; and (2) extends it deepest condolences to the family of Jack Shea and to the Olympic community on their loss.", "id": "HF275E0E61B1C11D6BB96009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses sincere appreciation for Prime Minister Tony Blair for his leadership in the war on terrorism; (2) expresses its deepest sympathy to British victims of terrorism and their families, including the 67 British citizens who were victims of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001; (3) commends the efforts of British intelligence and defense agencies for their continued efforts in the war on terrorism; and (4) reaffirms the strong and special relationship between the people of the United States and Great Britain.", "id": "HB2A7D121A0DA45F7A8DD1159E6DD1786", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on House Administration: \nMr. Hoyer. Committee on Standards of Official Conduct: Mr. Berman.", "id": null, "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1836) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 104 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2002. The bill shall be considered as read for amendment. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; (2) the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by Representative Rangel of New York or his designee, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as read, and shall be separately debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "H0B9AA8434A3211D5BBA009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "2. Upon receipt of a message from the Senate transmitting H.R. 1836 with Senate amendments thereto, it shall be in order to consider in the House a motion offered by the chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means or his designee that the House disagree to the Senate amendments and request or agree to a conference with the Senate thereon.", "id": "H0B9AA8454A3211D5BBA009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2330) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. Points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. During consideration of the bill for further amendment, the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be considered as read. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill, as amended, to the House with such further amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "H1FB007636BE811D5BB15009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2216) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. Points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. The amendment printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules may be offered only by a Member designated in the report and only at the appropriate point in the reading of the bill, shall be considered as read, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against the amendment printed in part B of the report are waived. During consideration of the bill for further amendment, the Chairman of the Committee on the Whole may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be considered as read. During consideration of the bill, as amended, points of order against amendments for failure to comply with clause 2(e) of rule XXI are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill, as amended, to the House with such further amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "H83174F1665A411D5BB12009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "", "id": "H83174F1465A411D5BB12009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Standards of Official Conduct: \nMr. Hulshof of Missouri.", "id": "H90065D73765311D5BB16009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to enhance energy conservation, research and development and to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed 90 minutes, with 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of each of the following Committees: Science, Ways and Means, and Resources. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The bill shall be considered as read. The amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as the original bill for the purpose of further amendment under the five-minute rule and shall be considered as read. No further amendment to the bill shall be in order except those printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill, as amended, to the House with such further amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "H88869B14868611D5BB21009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "2. Upon receipt of a message from the Senate transmitting H.R. 4 with Senate amendments thereto, it shall be in order to consider in the House a motion offered by the chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce or his designee that the House disagree to the Senate amendments and request or agree to a conference with the Senate thereon.", "id": "H88869B15868611D5BB21009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "1. Recognition of Hispanic-serving institutions \nThe House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the significance of Hispanic-serving institutions; (2) recognizes that Hispanic-serving institutions are indispensible in meeting the educational needs of one of the Nation’s youngest and fastest-growing populations; (3) commends the Nation's Hispanic-serving institutions for their commitment to academic excellence for all students, including low-income and educationally disadvantaged students; (4) urges the presidents, faculty, and staff of the Nation's Hispanic-serving institutions to continue their efforts to recruit, retain, and graduate students who might otherwise not pursue a postsecondary education; (5) recognizes the importance of title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which aids in strengthening the academic quality, institutional management, and financial stability of Hispanic-serving institutions; and (6) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States and interested groups to demonstrate support for Hispanic-serving institutions in the United States during that month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs", "id": "HAC9C0AD3AD174F31AB960403BC8DCB24", "header": "Recognition of Hispanic-serving institutions" } ]

[ { "text": "That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported on the legislative day of Friday, September 21, 2001, providing for consideration or disposition of a bill to preserve the continued viability of the United States air transportation system.", "id": "H80C0FDB6B20811D5BB3B009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives, on the occasion of the 225th anniversary of the signing of the Articles of Confederation in York, Pennsylvania, congratulates the City and County of York and its residents for their important contributions to the birth of our Nation, the United States of America.", "id": "HC7D18D4384F74A1098F13CA94C7BDCB", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2341) to amend the procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants, to outlaw certain practices that provide inadequate settlements for class members, to assure that attorneys do not receive a disproportionate amount of settlements at the expense of class members, to provide for clearer and simpler information in class action settlement notices, to assure prompt consideration of interstate class actions, to amend title 28, United States Code, to allow the application of the principles of Federal diversity jurisdiction to interstate class actions, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill. The committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. No amendment to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "HC5EC64B4369811D6BBA3009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2299) making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived except as follows: beginning with for administration on page 13, line 24, through section 40117; on line 25; beginning with Provided on page 14, line 12, through line 20; beginning with Provided , on page 15, line 9, through line 14; beginning with Provided on page 23, line 20, through page 24, line 2; notwithstanding any other provision of law on page 26, line 10; beginning with together with on page 26, line 15, through the closing quotation mark on line 16; page 31, line 9 through as amended, on line 10; page 38, line 23, through page 45, line 2; page 50, line 22, through page 51, line 15; page 55, line 6, through line 13; page 56, line 16, through page 57, line 2. Where points of order are waived against part of a paragraph, points of order against a provision in another part of such paragraph may be made only against such provision and not against the entire paragraph. During consideration of the bill for amendment, the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be considered as read. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "H41117CE36A4211D5BB14009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses its support for the President of the United States and the Office of National Drug Control Policy in the goal to reduce drug use in America by 10 percent during the next 2 years and 25 percent during the next 5 years; (2) calls on all Americans to join in the effort to prevent, reduce, and reject illegal drug use in America by talking to children about the dangers and consequences of illegal drug use and encouraging other responsible adults to do the same in their families and communities; (3) calls on the President, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Transportation, the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, and the heads of subsidiary agencies (including the Drug Enforcement Administration, the United States Customs Service, the United States Coast Guard, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration) to work together to effectively implement the 2002 National Drug Control Strategy and continue to seek ways to improve the coordination among Federal, State, and local governments, nonprofit organizations, corporations, foreign governments, and private citizens to reduce the demand for international supply of illegal drugs in the United States; (4) expresses its sense that narcotics control is an integral part of homeland security and should be a priority mission for any new Department of Homeland Security; (5) commends all Federal, State, and local government personnel working to combat illegal drug use in the United States, as well as community leaders who seek to make a difference across the United States; and (6) reaffirms the sense of the House of Representatives against any use of narcotic and other drugs in a manner inconsistent with the Controlled Substances Act.", "id": "H4B0EEECA1AAD4D639FAC2F92D747A4AA", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That", "id": "HC70657EAE1C311D4BAEF009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "the following named Members be, and they are hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Rules: \nMr. Moakley, Mr. Frost of Texas, Mr. Hall of Ohio, and Ms. Slaughter.", "id": "HC70657E6E1C311D4BAEF009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That", "id": "HC70657EAE1C311D4BAEF009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "the following named Members be, and they are hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Rules: \nMr. Moakley, Mr. Frost of Texas, Mr. Hall of Ohio, and Ms. Slaughter.", "id": "HC70657E6E1C311D4BAEF009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that Lebanon, Syria, and Iran should call upon Hezbollah to allow representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross to visit four abducted Israelis, Adi Avitan, Binyamin Avraham, Omar Souad, and Elchanan Tannenbaum, presently held by Hezbollah forces in Lebanon.", "id": "H336B0E5369B811D5BB14009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the 107th Congress should complete action on and present to the President, prior to September 30, 2002, legislation extending and strengthening the successful 1996 welfare reforms.", "id": "H0A2D55D84AC7447CAC03C2B38D897BA5", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That a committee of two Members be appointed by the Speaker on the part of the House of Representatives to join with a committee on the part of the Senate to notify the President of the United States that a quorum of each House has assembled and Congress is ready to receive any communication that he may be pleased to make.", "id": "H29AE6B8BE19D11D4BAEE009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That a committee of two Members be appointed by the Speaker on the part of the House of Representatives to join with a committee on the part of the Senate to notify the President of the United States that a quorum of each House has assembled and Congress is ready to receive any communication that he may be pleased to make.", "id": "H29AE6B8BE19D11D4BAEE009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives extends its warmest welcome to Taiwan’s First Lady Chen Wu Sue-jen during her visit to Washington, D.C., in September 2002.", "id": "H0512A561F60E4FCEA4059DB6A8163646", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should complete action in the 107th Congress on the Retirement Security Savings Act of 2002 and present such legislation to the President for his signature prior to adjournment so that American workers can be assured that the pension reforms under present law will not be eliminated.", "id": "H06E4DB5CD7544CEFAFB4B0698A7B0DA", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3763) to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures made pursuant to the securities laws, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill. The committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "HC70F96B3579B11D6BBAB009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives—", "id": "HFBCA3A7CB0264916BC40A7C370F08900", "header": null }, { "text": "(1) congratulates the Bryan Packers American Legion baseball team from West Point, Mississippi, for their outstanding performance in winning the 2002 American Legion World Series; (2) recognizes Frank Portera, the Packers' coach, and players Justin Best, Russell Bourland, Corey Carter, Joby Garner, Tyler Hunter, Scottie Jacobs, Drew Jaudon, Josh Johnson, Lance Martin, Brandon McGarity, Dave Nanney, Brent Patton, John Raymond Pitre, Taylor Robertson, Jeff Schafer, Dusty Snider, Chris Stamps, and Rod Williams for demonstrating excellence and character throughout the baseball season; and (3) commends American Legion Baseball for its 76-year tradition of encouraging the development of sportsmanship and confidence in youth through its sponsorship of world-class baseball.", "id": "HEC1D85E497044C9898EAB4CAF26F1782", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "1. Recognition of Historically Black Colleges and Universities \nThe House of Representatives_ (1) recognizes the significance of historically Black colleges and universities; (2) recognizes that historically Black colleges and universities have been educating students for more than 100 years; (3) commends the Nation’s historically Black colleges and universities for their commitment to academic excellence for all students, including low-income and educationally disadvantaged students; (4) urges the presidents, faculty, and staff of the Nation’s historically Black colleges and universities to continue their efforts to recruit, retain, and graduate students who might otherwise not pursue a postsecondary education; (5) recognizes the significance of title III of the Higher Education Act, which aids in strengthening the academic quality, institutional management, and financial stability of historically Black colleges and universities; and (6) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States and interested groups to demonstrate support for historically Black colleges and universities in the United States during that week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.", "id": "H8883902ED7D247D3B165A00AE83CAFB", "header": "Recognition of Historically Black Colleges and Universities" } ]

[ { "text": "That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 622) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the adoption credit, and for other purposes. The bill shall be considered as read for amendment. The amendment recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate on the bill, as amended, equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "H7D3B71E44AD811D5BBA009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 36) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. The joint resolution shall be considered as read for amendment. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution and any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) two hours of debate equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; (2) an amendment in the nature of a substitute, if offered by Representative Conyers of Michigan or his designee, which shall be considered as read and shall be separately debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "HA1AA34B47AE011D5BB19009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives directs the National Park Service to form a committee for the purpose of establishing guidelines to launch a national design competition for the following project: In as much as Congress desires to memorialize the Lewis and Clark Expedition and because the City of Louis was the departing and returning points of the Expedition as depicted by its Gateway to the West Arch, therefore the City of St. Louis should display a proper recognition of these great men in the form of a heroic sculpture portraying the Expedition to be built in the Luther Ely Smith Park in downtown St. Louis, which lies between the Arch and the Old Courthouse, all now governed by the National Park Service.", "id": "HA672A72558FA489B8939BAC6AA5BDF2", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2506) making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. Points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with clause 4 of rule XIII are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. Points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived except as follows: page 75, lines 17 through 23; page 107, lines 11 through 17. No further amendment to the bill shall be in order except those printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII and except pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate. Each amendment so printed may be offered only by the Member who caused it to be printed or his designee and shall be considered as read. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill, as amended, to the House with such further amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "H9A84A2B67D3011D5BB19009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported on the legislative day of July 26, 2001, providing for consideration or disposition of the bill (H.R. 2620) making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002.", "id": "H0CD34E16820011D5BB1D009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That— (1) it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (A) the United States should adopt a global strategy to respond to the coffee crisis with coordinated activities in Latin America, Africa, and Asia to address the short-term humanitarian needs and long-term rural development needs of countries adversely affected by the collapse of coffee prices; and (B) the President should explore measures to support and complement multilateral efforts to respond to the global coffee crisis; and (2) the House of Representatives urges private sector coffee buyers and roasters to work with the United States Government to find a solution to the crisis which is economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable for all interested parties, and that will address the fundamental problem of oversupply in the world coffee market.", "id": "H8735531160E74918852694CC3FFD4E1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the United States should continue to support the efforts of the Republic of Turkey to join the European Union; and (2) the European Union should recognize Turkey’s comprehensive political and economic reforms and set a date for the initiation of accession negotiations at the meeting of the European Council in Copenhagen to be held on December 12-13, 2002.", "id": "HFB1B9D6C896B4659B92F5F55E4EADE90", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates the Anaheim Angels for winning the 2002 World Series championship; and (2) recognizes the achievements of the Angels’ players, coaches, support staff, and fans, who worked hard and were instrumental in bringing the World Series championship to Anaheim.", "id": "H5A97D355EF324AD8A657DA5536ACC442", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 6) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the marriage penalty by providing for adjustments to the standard deduction, 15-percent rate bracket, and earned income credit and to allow the nonrefundable personal credits against regular and minimum tax liability. The bill shall be considered as read for amendment. The amendment recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate on the bill, as amended, equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; (2) the further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by Representative Rangel of New York or his designee, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as read, and shall be separately debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "HD2F2EAA4239111D5BB03009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "1. Provision of nonhumanitarian assistance \nThe United States— (1) should provide nonhumanitarian development assistance only to countries that encourage free and open market policies, practice free and fair elections, advance democracy and the rule of law, root out corruption, and promote higher standards of living for all its citizens; and (2) should provide nonhumanitarian development assistance to a country only if the country is making progress toward economic freedom based on such factors as protection of the right of citizens to own property, transparency in government, privatization, investment in health care and education, stable and independent monetary and wage and price policies, trade liberalization, and reduction in government corruption.", "id": "H047824FA30F04EA5977981A1E427F0F4", "header": "Provision of nonhumanitarian assistance" }, { "text": "2. Definitions \nFor purposes of this resolution— (1) the term development assistance means government-to-government programs for promoting economic growth and democracy promotion; and (2) the term humanitarian assistance means international disaster aid, food assistance, medicine, refugee aid, child surival assistance, HIV/AIDS/global health assistance, basic education, environmental protection, and assistance provided through nongovernmental organizations.", "id": "H862EAF6EC00F441FBEE38085F6BC1940", "header": "Definitions" } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives urges the Departments of State and Commerce to work with their counterparts in the Mexican Government to resume issuing permits for the San Diego long-range sportfishing fleet to fish the waters within 500 meters of the Revillagigedo Islands, as they have for the past 30 years.", "id": "H044B87DC8C0A474E87B0242FCBE2C35", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "the following Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Resources: \nMr. Holden of Pennsylvania. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: \nMr. Capuano of Massachusetts.", "id": "H18A96AC3934311D6BBB5009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1699) to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2002. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The bill shall be considered as read. No amendment to the bill shall be in order except those printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII and except pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate. Each amendment so printed may be offered only by the Member who caused it to be printed or his designee and shall be considered as read. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "H16E344335B6211D5BBE009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "2. House Resolutions 130, 147, 149, and 150 are laid on the table.", "id": "H16E344355B6211D5BBE009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the enduring contributions and heroic achievements of Shirley Anita Chisholm; and (2) appreciates the dedicated work of Shirley Anita Chisholm to improve the lives and status of women in the United States.", "id": "H95B21CD35F6811D5BBF009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "", "id": "HDA8BB9935B6B11D5BBE009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That, pursuant to Article I, Section 5, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution, Representative James A. Traficant, Jr., be, and he hereby is, expelled from the House of Representatives.", "id": "H6BD6CE759F2711D6BBB7009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2590) making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. Points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. The amendment printed in the Congressional Record and numbered 5 pursuant to clause 8 of rule XVIII may be offered only by Representative Smith of New Jersey or his designee and only at the appropriate point in the reading of the bill. All points of order against that amendment are waived. During consideration of the bill for further amendment, the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be considered as read. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill, as amended, to the House with such further amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "H0C23D914810A11D5BB1C009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations should immediately transfer an unedited and uncensored form of the videotape that contains images which could provide material evidence for the investigation into the incident on October 7, 2000, when Hezbollah forces abducted 3 Israeli Defense Force soldiers, Adi Avitan, Binyamin Avraham, and Omar Souad, as well as any other material evidence the United Nations may possess, to the Israeli Government to assist its investigation of this incident.", "id": "H755D7B5C853711D5BB1F009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2505) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit human cloning. The bill shall be considered as read for amendment. The amendments recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate on the bill, as amended, equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; (2) the further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by Representative Scott of Virginia or his designee, which shall be separately debatable for 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent; (3) after disposition of the amendment by Representative Scott, the further amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules, if offered by Representative Greenwood of Pennsylvania or his designee, shall be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as read, and shall be separately debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent; and (4) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "H127155C685E311D5BB20009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2311) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. Points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived except section 308. During consideration of the bill for further amendment, the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be considered as read. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill, as amended, to the House with such further amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "H1FB007646BE811D5BB15009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates Lance Armstrong and his team on his historic victory in the 2002 Tour de France; (2) commends the unwavering commitment to cancer awareness and survivorship demonstrated by Lance Armstrong; and (3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to Lance Armstrong.", "id": "HCB476DBD59154E64801B266CEB30A38E", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That", "id": "H43D2794B047A4E99B10006E2A005AB96", "header": null }, { "text": "the 107th Congress should complete action on and present to the President H.R. 7, the Community Solutions Act of 2001, prior to adjournment.", "id": "H2EFB0FECAC6B4E5895235E1CF1007E11", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 353) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2003 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2007. The first reading of the concurrent resolution shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the concurrent resolution are waived. General debate shall not exceed three hours, with two hours of general debate confined to the congressional budget equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget, and one hour of general debate on the subject of economic goals and policies equally divided and controlled by Representative Saxton of New Jersey and Representative Stark of California or their designees. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. The concurrent resolution, as amended, shall be considered as read. After general debate the Committee shall rise and report the concurrent resolution, as amended, to the House. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution and amendments thereto to final adoption without intervening motion except amendments offered by the chairman of the Committee on the Budget pursuant to section 305(a)(5) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to achieve mathematical consistency. The concurrent resolution shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question of its adoption.", "id": "H03E858653C2C11D6BBA5009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "", "id": "HF275E0E61B1C11D6BB96009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns any price gouging with respect to motor fuels during the hours and days after the terrorist acts of September 11, 2001; and (2) urges the appropriate Federal and State agencies to investigate any incidents of price gouging with respect to motor fuels during the hours and days after the terrorist acts of September 11, 2001, and to prosecute any violations of law discovered as a result of the investigations.", "id": "H102AAE15B20A11D5BB3B009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "", "id": "H102AAE14B20A11D5BB3B009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 554) to establish a program, coordinated by the National Transportation Safety Board, of assistance to families of passengers involved in rail passenger accidents. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. Each section of the bill shall be considered as read. During consideration of the bill for amendment, the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be considered as read. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "H29AE6B8BE19D11D4BAEE009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on the Budget: \nMr. Sununu to rank after Mr. Nussle. Committee on House Administration: \nMr. Ney, Chairman. Committee on Standards of Official Conduct: \nMr. Hefley, Chairman.", "id": null, "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the following named Members be, and they are hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Rules: \nMr. Dreier, Chairman, Mr. Goss, Mr. Linder, Ms. Pryce of Ohio, Mr. Diaz-Balart, Mr. Hastings of Washington, Mrs. Myrick, Mr. Sessions, and Mr. Reynolds.", "id": "HC70657E6E1C311D4BAEF009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the following named Members be, and they are hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Rules: \nMr. Dreier, Chairman, Mr. Goss, Mr. Linder, Ms. Pryce of Ohio, Mr. Diaz-Balart, Mr. Hastings of Washington, Mrs. Myrick, Mr. Sessions, and Mr. Reynolds.", "id": "HC70657E6E1C311D4BAEF009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 503) to amend title 18, United States Code, and the Uniform Code of Military Justice to protect unborn children from assault and murder, and for other purposes. The bill shall be considered as read for amendment. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) two hours of debate on the bill, as amended, equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; (2) the further amendment printed in the Congressional Record pursuant to clause 8 of rule XVIII and numbered 1, if offered by Representative Lofgren of California or her designee, which shall be considered as read and shall be separately debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "H536B52B8398611D5BB07009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "the House of Representatives recognizes, for outstanding and invaluable service during the devastating flooding caused by tropical storm Allison in Houston, Texas, and surrounding areas, the following: (1) the American Red Cross service centers located at Sunnyside Multi-Service Center, Friendswood Activity Center, Lakewood Church, and Berean Seventh Day Adventist Church, the American Red Cross shelters located at Salvation Army Community Center, Arbor Lights Men's Shelter, the B.L.O.C.K., Oak Village Middle School, Kirby Middle School, and Sweet Home Missionary Church, and the many other voluntary relief sites and shelters who rendered outstanding and invaluable assistance to the victims of the disaster; (2) the Houston Police Department, the Houston Fire Department, and the Sheriff's Department of Harris County, Texas, who displayed great bravery and dedication in rendering assistance to the people of Houston, Texas during the disaster; (3) Houston Mayor Lee Brown, particularly for his effort in establishing the Adopt-a-Family program and for his collaboration in the disaster relief efforts with Robert Echols; (4) Texas Governor Rick Perry and all other State and local officials, who provided invaluable support and assistance; (5) the Federal Emergency Management Agency, who quickly deployed and responded to the disaster; (6) the United States Coast Guard; (7) the Texas Army National Guard, who quickly deployed and responded to the disaster; (8) the employees of Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Hospital, and Houston Veteran's Hospital, who struggled heroically to perform their jobs amid chaos; (9) all the volunteers, who are too numerous to name, but who made heroic efforts and special sacrifices and played a crucial role in the disaster relief efforts; (10) the private sector, including major corporations, other businesses of all sizes, and their employees, who rapidly and voluntarily donated money and other resources to the disaster relief efforts; (11) the many media organizations who aided the relief effort by keeping the community closely and extensively informed, requesting volunteers, and providing information regarding dangerous roads; and (12) all the individuals and organizations who immediately and unselfishly helped the people of Houston, Texas, and surrounding areas in their time of need, took quick and decisive action for the public good, and demonstrated an ability to work together for a brighter future.", "id": "H41117CE46A4211D5BB14009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1157) to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to provide financial assistance to the States of Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, and Idaho for salmon habitat restoration projects in coastal waters and upland drainages, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. Points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with clause 4(a) of rule XIII are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Resources. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the Congressional Record and numbered 1 pursuant to clause 8 of rule XVIII. Each section of that amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. During consideration of the bill for amendment, the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be considered as read. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "HF1C71083603511D5BBF009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "2. House Resolution 156 is laid on the table.", "id": "HF1C71084603511D5BBF009027A81B72", "header": null }, { "text": "", "id": "HDA8BB9935B6B11D5BBE009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives congratulates the players, management, staff, and fans of the Oakland Athletics organization for setting the Major League Baseball record for the longest winning streak by an American League baseball team.", "id": "HE54BF50BA42E427A8276E31838DC125E", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives-— (1) recognizes Dr. Roberto Cruz’s legendary professionalism as a model educator; (2) honors Dr. Cruz’s life; and (3) extends its condolences to the Cruz family and to the faculty, staff, and students of the National Hispanic University on the occasion of his death.", "id": "H14C800780190426CB421B098FCB0A2A1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order (except those arising under section 302(f) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974) to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4954) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a voluntary program for prescription drug coverage under the Medicare Program, to modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure of the Medicare Program, and for other purposes. The bill shall be considered as read for amendment. In lieu of the amendment recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) two hours of debate on the bill, as amended, with one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means and one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.", "id": "H0B4F5E83890D11D6BBB3009027A81B72", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates Erika Harold on being crowned Miss America 2003; (2) honors her for her vision, determination, and integrity; and (3) recognizes her as a strong positive role model for youth in the United States.", "id": "H8D2277F07FA346278FB39CC96BC214BB", "header": null } ]