H.R.3289 Title:Making emergency supplemental appropriations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Young, C. W. Bill [FL-10] (introduced 10/14/2003) Cosponsors: (none) Committees: House Appropriations House Reports: 108-312; Conference Reports: 108-337 Related Bills: H.RES.396, H.RES.401, H.RES.424, S.1689 Latest Major Action: 11/6/2003 Became Public Law No: 108-106 [Text, PDF] Burgess vot... Read more

H.AMDT.407 (A003) Amends: H.R.3289 Sponsor: Rep Obey, David R. [WI-7] (offered 10/16/2003) AMENDMENT DESCRIPTION: Amendment sought to add $3.6 billion to the bill to improve the quality of life for the members of the armed forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. AMENDMENT PURPOSE: An amendment to insert provisions which seek to improve the quality of life for the troops. Burgess voted NO STATUS: 10/16/2003 4:56pm: Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Obey. (consideration: CR H9562-9565, H9582-9583; text: CR ... Read more

H.AMDT.409 (A005) Amends: H.R.3289 Sponsor: Rep Obey, David R. [WI-7] (offered 10/16/2003) AMENDMENT DESCRIPTION: An amendment that sought to provide funds for quality of life enhancements for U.S. servicemembers. AMENDMENT PURPOSE: An amendment to provide that, of the funds made available for reconstruction and relief for Iraq, one half of those funds shall be treated as a loan. Burgess voted NO STATUS: 10/16/2003 6:42pm: Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Obey. (consideration: CR H9575-9582; text... Read more

.AMDT.410 (A006) Amends: H.R.3289 Sponsor: Rep Waxman, Henry A. [CA-30] (offered 10/16/2003) AMENDMENT DESCRIPTION: Amendment sought to reduce funding for the importation into Iraq of petroleum products by $250 million. AMENDMENT PURPOSE: An amendment to reduce the amount available for the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund by $250 million. Burgess voted NO STATUS: 10/16/2003 8:40pm: Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Waxman. (consideration: CR 10/17/2003 H9586-9588, H9601-9602; text: CR 10/17/200... Read more

H.AMDT.411 (A007) Amends: H.R.3289 Sponsor: Rep Kirk, Mark Steven [IL-10] (offered 10/16/2003) AMENDMENT DESCRIPTION: Amendment deletes language which permits non-competitive contracts that have been reported to Congress seven days after the contract has been awarded in certain circumstances. AMENDMENT PURPOSE: An amendment to eliminate a bill provision which allows for non-competitive contracts to be reported to Congress seven days after the contract has been awarded in certain circumstances. E... Read more

H.AMDT.414 (A010) Amends: H.R.3289 Sponsor: Rep Markey, Edward J. [MA-7] (offered 10/16/2003) AMENDMENT DESCRIPTION: Amendment sought to delete certain provisions that allow the Secretary of Defense to reprogram funds. AMENDMENT PURPOSE: An amendment to strike certain provisions that would allow the Secretary of Defense to transfer funds. Burgess voted NO STATUS: 10/16/2003 9:19pm: Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Markey. (consideration: CR 10/17/2003 H9591-9592, H9602-9603; text: CR 10/17/2003 H... Read more

H.AMDT.415 (A011) Amends: H.R.3289 Sponsor: Rep Holt, Rush D. [NJ-12] (offered 10/16/2003) AMENDMENT DESCRIPTION: Amendment sought to eliminate $900 million provided for the importation of petroleum products to Iraq. AMENDMENT PURPOSE: An amendment to eliminate the funds in the bill providing petroleum products for Iraq. Burgess voted NO STATUS: 10/16/2003 9:31pm: Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Holt. (consideration: CR 10/17/2003 H9592-9593, H9603-9604; text: CR 10/17/2003 H9592) 10/16/2003 11:... Read more

H.AMDT.421 (A017) Amends: H.R.3289 Sponsor: Rep Sanchez, Loretta [CA-47] (offered 10/16/2003) AMENDMENT DESCRIPTION: Amendment sought to delete language which authorizes funds for military construction projects related to the Global War on Terrorism. AMENDMENT PURPOSE: An amendment to strike the section on the Global War on Terrorism. Burgess voted NO STATUS: 10/16/2003 10:15pm: Amendment (A017) offered by Ms. Sanchez, Loretta. (consideration: CR 10/17/2003 H9600-9601, H9604; text: CR 10/17/2003... Read more

As part of a government reform team on a recent official visit to Iraq, I witnessed that nation's true ``shock and awe'' story. I saw the progress of a fledging, free nation. I came away knowing we have every reason to be optimistic. My disappointment is that, watching the evening news since my return to the United States, I can scarcely recognize the country and situation I have just left. In Iraq, I met General James T. Conway of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. He described our effort ther... Read more

Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a grant to the Aubrey Fire Department in Denton County under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. “This grant program is proving to be helpful to communities throughout Denton County. Aubrey is now the fifth community to be awarded money since I took office in January,” said Congressman Burgess. I am glad to see this funding for the Aubrey Fire Department and its firefighters who b... Read more