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  • H.R. 10 - 9/11 Recommendations Implementation Act
    Posted in Committee Statements on October 8, 2004 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense and National Security

    H.R.10 Major Actions: Help Title:To provide for reform of the intelligence community, terrorism prevention and prosecution, border security, and international cooperation and coordination, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Hastert, J. Dennis [IL-14] (introduced 9/24/2004) Cosponsors: 26 Committees: House Intelligence (Permanent Select); House Armed Services; House Education and the Workforce; House Energy and Commerce; House Financial Services; House Government Reform; House International Rel... Read more

  • Anniversary of the USS Cole
    Posted in Floor Statements on October 7, 2004 | Preview rr

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  • H.R. 4661 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2004
    Posted in Committee Statements on October 7, 2004 | Preview rr

    H.R.4661 Burgess voted YES Title:To amend title 18, United States Code, to discourage spyware, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Goodlatte, Bob [VA-6] (introduced 6/23/2004) Cosponsors: 3 Committees: House Judiciary House Reports: 108-698 Latest Major Action: 10/8/2004 Received in the Senate. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY AS OF: 6/23/2004--Introduced. Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2004 - Amends the Federal criminal code t... Read more

  • H.R. 5231 To designate the Piedras Blancas Light Station and the surrounding public land as an Outstanding Natural Area to be administered as a part of the National Landscape Conservation System, and for other purposes.
    Posted in Committee Statements on October 7, 2004 | Preview rr

    H.R.5231 Burgess voted YES Title: To designate the Piedras Blancas Light Station and the surrounding public land as an Outstanding Natural Area to be administered as a part of the National Landscape Conservation System, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Capps, Lois [CA-23] (introduced 10/6/2004) Cosponsors: (none) Committees: House Resources Latest Major Action: 10/6/2004 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Resources. Read more

  • H.R. 5186 Taxpayer-Teacher Protection Act of 2004
    Posted in Committee Statements on October 7, 2004 | Preview rr
    Tags: Education

    H.R.5186 Burgess voted YES Title: To reduce certain special allowance payments and provide additional teacher loan forgiveness on Federal student loans. Sponsor: Rep Boehner, John A. [OH-8] (introduced 9/30/2004) Cosponsors: 11 Committees: House Education and the Workforce Latest Major Action: 10/9/2004 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. Read more

  • S. 1134 Economic Development Administration Reauthorization Act of 2003
    Posted in Committee Statements on October 7, 2004 | Preview rr

    S.1134 Burgess voted Yes Title:A bill to reauthorize and improve the programs authorized by the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965. Sponsor: Sen Bond, Christopher S. [MO] (by request) (introduced 5/22/2003) Cosponsors: 3 Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works Senate Reports: 108-382 Related Bills: H.R.2454, H.R.2535 Latest Major Action: 10/7/2004 Cleared for White House. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY AS OF: 5/22/2... Read more

  • H.R. 5061 Comprehensive Peace in Sudan Act
    Posted in Committee Statements on October 7, 2004 | Preview rr

    H.R.5061 Votes: 412-03 Burgess voted YES Title: To provide assistance for the current crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan and to facilitate a comprehensive peace in Sudan. Sponsor: Rep Tancredo, Thomas G. [CO-6] (introduced 9/9/2004) Cosponsors: 74 Committees: House International Relations Latest Major Action: 10/8/2004 Received in the Senate. Read more

  • H.R. 4520 American Jobs Creation Act of 2004
    Posted in Committee Statements on October 7, 2004 | Preview rr
    Tags: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Economy

    H.R.4520 Votes: 280-141 Burgess voted Yes Title:To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove impediments in such Code and make our manufacturing, service, and high-technology businesses and workers more competitive and productive both at home and abroad. Sponsor: Rep Thomas, William M. [CA-22] (introduced 6/4/2004) Cosponsors: 40 Committees: House Ways and Means; House Agriculture House Reports: 108-548 Part 1; Latest Conference Report: 108-755 Related Bills: H.RES.681, H.RES.830, H.R.28... Read more

  • Statement by Congressman Michael C. Burgess on Majority Leader Tom Delay
    Posted in Press Releases on October 7, 2004 | Preview rr

    “Tom DeLay’s bold, conservative leadership personifies Texas vigor and American candor. His considerable political knowledge and proven legislative prowess have helped Republicans remain the in the majority for a decade.” “Tom is hardworking, trustworthy and courageous, and I am honored to be his colleague.” “We all took an oath of office to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, and Tom DeLay does that every hour of every day. That type of commitment is to be respected not di... Read more

  • H.Con.R. 500 - Support National Nurse Practitioner Week
    Posted in Floor Statements on October 6, 2004 | Preview rr
    Tags: Health Care

    Watch Video H.CON.RES.500 Title: Honoring the goals and ideals of National Nurse Practitioners Week. Sponsor: Rep Burgess, Michael C. [TX-26] (introduced 9/28/2004) Committees: House Energy and Commerce Latest Major Action: 9/28/2004 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Read more