H.J.RES.63 Title:A joint resolution to approve the Compact of Free Association, as amended, between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Compact of Free Association, as amended, between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and to appropriate funds to carry out the amended Compacts.". Sponsor: Rep Leach, James A. [IA-2] (by request) (introduced 7/8/2003... Read more

H.CON.RES.209 Title:A concurrent resolution commending the signing of the United States-Adriatic Charter, a charter of partnership among the United States, Albania, Croatia, and The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Sponsor: Rep Engel, Eliot L. [NY-17] (introduced 6/5/2003) Cosponsors: 29 Committees: House International Relations; Senate Foreign Relations Latest Major Action: 11/20/2003 Resolving differences / Conference -- House actions. Status: On motion that the House suspend the rules a... Read more

H.R.1828 Title:To halt Syrian support for terrorism, end its occupation of Lebanon, stop its development of weapons of mass destruction, cease its illegal importation of Iraqi oil and illegal shipments of weapons and other military items to Iraq, and by so doing hold Syria accountable for the serious international security problems it has caused in the Middle East, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Engel, Eliot L. [NY-17] (introduced 4/12/2003) Cosponsors: 297 Committees: House International ... Read more

H.R.253 Title:To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to reduce losses to properties for which repetitive flood insurance claim payments have been made. Sponsor: Rep Bereuter, Doug [NE-1] (introduced 1/8/2003) Cosponsors: 4 Committees: House Financial Services House Reports: 108-266 Latest Major Action: 11/20/2003 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 352 - 67 (Roll no. 655). Burge... Read more

The 21st Century National Nanotechnology Research and Development Act(Support for S. 189) Statement by Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) November 20, 2003 It is a pleasure to be hear this afternoon to support the S. 189, The 21st Century National Nanotechnology Research and Development Act. Nanotechnology is a very promising future technology—from materials, to computers, medicine, defense, and energy, the possibilities are limitless. This House overwhelmingly approved this bills comp... Read more

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H.R.1006 Title:To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to further the conservation of certain wildlife species. Sponsor: Rep McKeon, Howard P. (Buck) [CA-25] (introduced 2/27/2003) Cosponsors: 60 Committees: House Resources House Reports: 108-269 Related Bills: S.269 Latest Major Action: 11/20/2003 Senate preparation for floor. Status: Received in the Senate. Burgess voted YES SUMMARY AS OF: 2/27/2003--Introduced. Captive Wildlife Safety Act - Amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to define ... Read more

H.R.320 Title:To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow expanded penalty-free withdrawals from certain retirement plans during periods of unemployment for any employee of an air carrier or of a manufacturer of aircraft or parts or components of aircraft. Sponsor: Rep Tiahrt, Todd [KS-4] (introduced 1/8/2003) Cosponsors: (none) Committees: House Ways and Means Latest Major Action: 1/8/2003 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Burgess vo... Read more

H.R.3491 Title: To establish within the Smithsonian Institution the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Lewis, John [GA-5] (introduced 11/17/2003) Cosponsors: 1 Committees: House House Administration; House Transportation and Infrastructure; House Resources Related Bills: S.1157 Latest Major Action: 11/20/2003 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendm... Read more

H.R.2420 Title:To improve transparency relating to the fees and costs that mutual fund investors incur and to improve corporate governance of mutual funds. Sponsor: Rep Baker, Richard H. [LA-6] (introduced 6/11/2003) Cosponsors: 23 Committees: House Financial Services; Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs House Reports: 108-351 Latest Major Action: 11/20/2003 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and U... Read more