H.RES.622 Passed by a vote of 404-0 Burgess voted YES Title:Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Sponsor: Rep Hefley, Joel [CO-5] (introduced 5/4/2004) Cosponsors: 6 Committees: House Government Reform Latest Major Action: 5/11/2004 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 154). --------------------------------------------------------------------------...
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H.Res. 577 Recognizing 50 years of relations between the United States Government and the European Union Passed by a vote of 397-7 Burgess voted YES H.RES.577 Major Actions: Help Title:Recognizing 50 years of relations between the United States Government and the European Union. Sponsor: Rep Bereuter, Doug [NE-1] (introduced 3/25/2004) Cosponsors: 12 Committees: House International Relations Latest Major Action: 5/11/2004 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agre...
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Today, U.S. Congressman Michael Burgess (TX-26) announced the winner of the second annual 26th Congressional District art competition, “An Artistic Discovery.” A freshman at Lewisville High School North, Arturo Noyola, won first prize in the 2004 competition with his oil pastel entitled “Blue Clouds of Freedom.” The art competition was open to public and private high school students residing in the district. “This contest is designed to highlight the artistic achievements of our local high schoo...
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H.RES.627 Title:Deploring the abuse of persons in United States custody in Iraq, regardless of the circumstances of their detention, urging the Secretary of the Army to bring to swift justice any member of the Armed Forces who has violated the Uniform Code of Military Justice, expressing the deep appreciation of the Nation to the courageous and honorable members of the Armed Forces who have selflessly served, or are currently serving, in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and for other purposes. Sponsor: ...
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H.R.4227 Title:To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend to 2005 the alternative minimum tax relief available in 2003 and 2004 and to index such relief for inflation. Sponsor: Rep Simmons, Rob [CT-2] (introduced 4/28/2004) Cosponsors: 83 Committees: House Ways and Means Related Bills: H.RES.619 Latest Major Action: 5/7/2004 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 501. ---------------------------------------------------------------...
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H.RES.600 Title:Congratulating charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the United States for their ongoing contributions to education, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Porter, Jon C. [NV-3] (introduced 4/21/2004) Cosponsors: 15 Committees: House Education and the Workforce Latest Major Action: 5/4/2004 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required...
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H.CON.RES.380 Title:Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music education. Sponsor: Rep Cooper, Jim [TN-5] (introduced 3/10/2004) Cosponsors: 31 Committees: House Education and the Workforce; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Latest Major Action: 5/5/2004 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
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In a fiscal environment that requires Congress to maintain fiscal restraints it has become increasingly difficult to fund major transportation projects. However, the U.S. depends on a modern, comprehensive and interconnected nationwide surface transportation system. To combat this complex problem we need to promote the access to and use of innovative financing tools to get the job done. Innovative financing tools such as private activity bonds, state infrastructure banks, toll credits and stream...
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