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Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 71 (108th)referred

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States deeming Presidential nominees to be appointed at the time of nomination subject to disapproval by the Senate within 120 days of receiving the nomination from the President.

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 2003

Constitutional Amendment - Requires any judge, ambassador, or other officer nominated by the President under the Constitution to be appointed at the time of nomination subject to disapproval by a majority vote of Senators serving at the time of the nomination, except that such disapproval shall be effective only if it occurs during the 120-day period (excluding days on which the Senate is not in session) which begins on the date the Senate receives such nomination.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 231 (108th)passed

A resolution commending the Government and people of Kenya.

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 2003

Expresses the Senate's desire to see the new democracy in Kenya thrive. Commends the people and Government of the Republic of Kenya for: (1) conducting free and fair elections; (2) completing a peaceful and orderly transition of power; (3) assisting and cooperating in the global fight against terrorism; (4) sharing friendship and values of democracy with the people of the United States; (5) regional peacemaking efforts and contributions to international peacekeeping; (6) strengthening democracy, human rights, and the rule of law; (7) fighting corruption; (8) improving access to education; and (9) working to prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS. Commits to working with the people of Kenya to continue making progress in fighting corruption, encouraging development, fighting HIV/AIDS, and fostering respect for the rule of law and a climate of transparency. Welcomes the October 2003 visit of Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki to the United States.

Bill· HRH.R. 3125 (108th)referred

Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2003

Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2003 - Prohibits appropriated funds from being used by any U.S. official to promote any action by the United Nations which advocates the taxation of firearms or any other abrogation of rights under the Second Amendment to the Constitution (the right to keep and bear arms). Condemms all proposals to tax or otherwise limit rights under the Second Amendment.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 68 (108th)referred

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to school prayer.

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2003

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit individual prayer in public schools or to prohibit public school officials from including voluntary prayer in official school ceremonies and meetings. Prohibits the United States and the States from prescribing the content of any such prayer.

Bill· HRH.R. 3069 (108th)referred

Right to Life Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 September 2003

Right to Life Act - States that Congress declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being. Defines "human person" and "human being" as including each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, including, but not limited to, the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment at which an individual member of the human species comes into being.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 67 (108th)referred

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit persons who are not natural-born citizens of the United States, but who have been citizens of the United States for at least 20 years, to be eligible to hold the Office of President.

United States · United States Congress · 3 September 2003

Constitutional Amendment - Makes a person who has been a citizen of the United States for at least 20 years eligible to hold the office of President.

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage764/Jschriftliche anfrage

Umsetzung von Frauenpolitik in Österreich

Austria · National Council · 12 August 2003

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Brigid Weinzinger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit und Frauen betreffend Umsetzung von Frauenpolitik in Österreich

Bill· SS. 1562 (108th)referred

Home School Non-Discrimination Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2003

Home School Non-Discrimination Act of 2003 - Expresses the sense of the Congress that parents who choose private home education should be encouraged within the framework provided by the Constitution. Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) with respect to: (1) student aid eligibility of home-schooled students who have satisfied certain secondary education standards; and (2) institutional aid eligibility of the higher education institutions that such students attend. Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to provide, if a parent does not consent to an initial evaluation or special education or related services for a child with a disability, the local educational agency shall not be required to convene an individualized education program (IEP) meeting or develop an IEP for such child. Amends the Internal Revenue Code with respect to qualified elementary and secondary education expenses (the Coverdell Education Savings Account) to include home schools if they are treated as a home school or private school under State law. Amends the part of the General Education Provisions Act known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 to prohibit release of certain information on and educational records of students in non-public education, including any student educated at home or in a private school in accordance with State law, without written parental consent. Amends HEA to include students at home schools, whether treated as a home school or a private school under State law, among those prospective secondary school graduates eligible to apply for the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program for higher education. Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to direct the Secretary of Labor to extend the hours and periods of permissible employment of employees between the ages of 14 and 16 years who are privately educated at a home school, whether the home school is treated as a home school or a private school under State Law, beyond those hours and periods applicable to employees of such ages who are educated in traditional public schools. (Thus allows home-school students to be employed during the traditional school day.)

Bill· SS. 1531 (108th)referred

Chief Justice John Marshall Commemorative Coin Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 2003

Chief Justice John Marshall Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 400,000 silver one dollar coins emblematic of Chief Justice John Marshall and his contributions to the United States in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of his birth. Directs that all sales of coins minted under this Act include a ten dollar per coin surcharge, to be paid by the Secretary to the Supreme Court Historical Society for purposes of: (1) historical research about the Supreme Court, the Constitution, and related topics; (2) supporting fellowship programs, internships, and docents at the Supreme Court; and (3) collecting and preserving related antiques, artifacts, and other historical items.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 66 (108th)referred

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for terms of office for Members of the House of Representatives.

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2003

Constitutional Amendment - Increases the term of office of a member of the House of Representatives from two to fours years, except for terms corresponding to general elections conducted in years corresponding to the decennial census, which shall be for two years. Provides that nothing in this Amendment shall be construed to limit the number of consecutive terms a Representative may serve. Makes this Amendment effective beginning with the first general election for Representatives held after the ratification of this Article; except that if a general election for Representatives is conducted in 2008, Representatives so elected shall serve two-year terms. States that if a Member of the House is a candidate for the Senate, the term of such Representative shall end 30 days from the date on which such Representative files a notice of candidacy, and the Representative shall not be eligible to serve in the House for two years from such date. Requires, as soon as the Representative becomes a candidate for the Senate, the executive authority of the State from which the Representative was chosen to issue writs of election to fill the vacancy to be created by the Representative's candidacy. Deems the person elected to fill such vacancy to have been elected to the term of office of the Representative who the person is replacing.

Bill· SS. 1423 (108th)open

Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 17 July 2003

Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2003- Extends Federal recognition to: (1) the Chickahominy Indian Tribe; (2) the Chickahominy Indian Tribe - Eastern Division; (3) the Upper Mattaponi Tribe; (4) the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc.; (5) the Monacan Indian Nation; and (6) the Nansemond Indian Tribe. Sets forth the service areas of the various Tribes and requirements for the Tribes with respect to submission of a membership roll, adoption of a constitution, and election of officials. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, upon certain land transfers, to take specified lands into trust for the various Tribes' benefit.

Law· HRH.R. 2768 (108th)enacted

John Marshall Commemorative Coin Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 July 2003

John Marshall Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury: (1) to mint and issue not more than 400,000 silver one dollar coins emblematic of Chief Justice John Marshall and his contributions to the United States in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of his birth; and (2) in cooperation with the Legacy Fund of the Library of Congress, to develop and implement a marketing program to promote and sell the coins. Directs that all sales of coins minted under this Act include a ten dollar per coin surcharge, to be paid by the Secretary to the Supreme Court Historical Society for purposes of: (1) supporting historical research about the Supreme Court, the Constitution, and related topics; (2) supporting fellowship programs, internships, and docents at the Supreme Court; and (3) collecting and preserving related antiques, artifacts, and other historical items.

Bill· HRH.R. 2732 (108th)referred

Home School Non-Discrimination Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 2003

Home School Non-Discrimination Act of 2003 - Expresses the sense of the Congress that parents who choose private home education should be encouraged within the framework provided by the Constitution. Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) with respect to: (1) student aid eligibility of home-schooled students who have satisfied certain secondary education standards; and (2) institutional aid eligibility of the higher education institutions that such students attend. Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to provide, if a parent does not consent to an initial evaluation or special education or related services for a child with a disability, the local educational agency shall not be required to convene an individualized education program (IEP) meeting or develop an IEP for such child. Amends the Internal Revenue Code with respect to qualified elementary and secondary education expenses (the Coverdell Education Savings Account) to include home schools if they are treated as a home school or private school under State law. Amends the part of the General Education Provisions Act known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 to prohibit release of certain information on and educational records of students in non-public education, including any student educated at home or in a private school in accordance with State law, without written parental consent. Amends HEA to include students at home schools, whether treated as a home school or a private school under State law, among those prospective secondary school graduates eligible to apply for the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program for higher education. Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to direct the Secretary of Labor to extend the hours and periods of permissible employment of employees between the ages of 14 and 16 years who are privately educated at a home school, whether the home school is treated as a home school or a private school under State Law, beyond those hours and periods applicable to employees of such ages who are educated in traditional public schools. (Thus allows home-school students to be employed during the traditional school day.)

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 244 (108th)referred

Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the Government of Saudi Arabia's lack of protection of internationally recognized human rights and the absence of religious freedom in Saudi Arabia.

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 2003

Calls on the Government Saudi Arabia to: (1) uphold its international commitments by respecting and protecting the human rights of citizens and foreigners of both sexes in Saudi Arabia; (2) ratify and comply fully with international human rights instruments and cooperate with United Nations human rights mechanisms, and to sign, ratify, and implement the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; (3) implement immediately promised judicial, political, economic, and educational reforms; (4) permit the establishment of independent nongovernmental organizations to advance human rights and promote tolerance, and to take action to create an independent human rights commission for the same purposes; (5) safeguard the freedom of non-Muslims, and of those Muslims who do not follow the Wahhabi interpretation of Islam, to worship in private; (6) permit non-Wahhabi places of worship, such as churches, to function openly in special compounds or zones for foreigners or in unadorned buildings designated for this purpose; and (7) permit the broadcasting of Radio Sawa throughout the country. Urges the U.S. Government to: (1) to raise concerns at the highest levels, in both public and private fora, with the Government of Saudi Arabia regarding its ongoing and repeated human rights violations; (2) designate Saudi Arabia a "country of particular concern" under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 for its systematic and ongoing violations of religious freedom; (3) encourage the Government of Saudi Arabia to implement expeditiously its publicly stated plans for judicial, political, economic, and educational reform; (4) develop and expand specific initiatives and programs in Saudi Arabia to advance human rights, including religious freedom, the rights of women, and the rule of law; and (4) report publicly to Congress on its efforts to raise concerns regarding human rights, including religious freedom, with the Government of Saudi Arabia, including the results of those efforts.

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage584/Jschriftliche anfrage

EU-Verfassung und gemeinsame Handelspolitik

Austria · National Council · 3 July 2003

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Bettina Stadlbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Arbeit betreffend EU-Verfassung und gemeinsame Handelspolitik

Report· Ausschussbericht163 d.B.ausschussbericht

Nationalrats-Wahlordnung 1992, Bundespräsidentenwahlgesetz 1971, Volksabstimmungsgesetz 1972, Bestimmungen des Bundes-Verfassungsgesetzes über das Wahlrecht (Nationalrats-Wahlordnung 1992 - NRWO)

Austria · National Council · 3 July 2003

Bericht des Verfassungsausschusses über den Antrag 171/A der Abgeordneten Dr. Ulrike Baumgartner-Gabitzer, Dr. Peter Wittmann, Herbert Scheibner, Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, die Nationalrats-Wahlordnung 1992, das Bundespräsidentenwahlgesetz 1971, das Volksabstimmungsgesetz 1972, das Volksbefragungsgesetz 1989, das Volksbegehrengesetz 1973, die Europawahlordnung, das Wählerevidenzgesetz 1973 und das Europa-Wählerevidenzgesetz geändert werden, <br><br>über den Antrag 95/A der Abgeordneten Dr. Alfred Gusenbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem die Bestimmungen des Bundes-Verfassungsgesetzes über das Wahlrecht und ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundesgesetz über die Wahl des Nationalrates (Nationalrats-Wahlordnung 1992), das Bundespräsidentenwahlgesetz 1971, das Volksbegehrengesetz 1973, das Volksbefragungsgesetz 1989, das Volksabstimmungsgesetz 1972 und das Wählerevidenzgesetz 1973 geändert werden, <br><br>über den Antrag 17/A der Abgeordneten Dieter Brosz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz sowie das Bundesgesetz über die Wahl des Nationalrates (Nationalrats-Wahlordnung 1992 - NRWO) geändert werden

Report· Ausschussbericht161 d.B.ausschussbericht

Bundesverfassungsgesetz über den Abschluss des Vertrages über den Beitritt der Tschechischen Republik, der Republik Estland, der Republik Zypern, der Republik Lettland, der Republik Litauen, der Republik Ungarn, der Republik Malta, der Republik Po..

Austria · National Council · 2 July 2003

Bericht des Verfassungsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (110 d.B.): Bundesverfassungsgesetz über den Abschluss des Vertrages über den Beitritt der Tschechischen Republik, der Republik Estland, der Republik Zypern, der Republik Lettland, der Republik Litauen, der Republik Ungarn, der Republik Malta, der Republik Polen, der Republik Slowenien und der Slowakischen Republik zur Europäischen Union

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 294 (108th)open

Condemning the terrorism inflicted on Israel since the Aqaba Summit and expressing solidarity with the Israeli people in their fight against terrorism.

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 2003

Condemns in the harshest terms the recent terrorist actions that victimized innocent Israelis. Expresses solidarity with the Israeli people as they respond to ongoing terrorist attacks, and sympathy to the families of innocent Israelis and Palestinians who have lost their lives. Commends the President of the United States for his vision of two states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security. Affirms that this vision can be fully realized only once terrorism is defeated, so that a new state may be created based on rule of law and respect for human rights. Recognizes and respects Israel's right to fight terrorism and acknowledges Israel's fight against terrorism as part of the global war against terrorism. Calls on all states to cease recognition of and political and material support for any Palestinian and other terrorist groups. Calls on all states immediately to: (1) establish effective mechanisms to ensure that funding from private citizens cannot be directed to terrorist groups for any purpose whatsoever, including ostensible humanitarian purposes; (2) provide support to the Palestinian Authority in its effort to confront and fight terror; and (3) assist the Palestinian people in creating the institutions of a democratic state that will respect the rule of law and live in peace with its neighbors.

Bill· SS. 1297 (108th)referred

Protect the Pledge Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 19 June 2003

Protect the Pledge Act of 2003 - Amends the Federal judicial code to deny jurisdiction to any court established by Act of Congress to hear or determine any claim that the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag violates the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Bill· Selbständiger Antrag171/Aselbständiger antrag

Bundesverfassungs-Gesetz, Nationalrats-Wahlordnung 1992 u.a., Änderung

Austria · National Council · 18 June 2003

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Ulrike Baumgartner-Gabitzer, Dr. Peter Wittmann, Herbert Scheibner, Dr. Eva Glawischnig, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, die Nationalrats-Wahlordnung 1992, das Bundespräsidentenwahlgesetz 1971, das Volksabstimmungsgesetz 1972, das Volksbefragungsgesetz 1989, das Volksbegehrengesetz 1973, die Europawahlordnung, das Wählerevidenzgesetz 1973 und das Europa-Wählerevidenzgesetz geändert werden <i>(Senkung des aktiven Wahlalters)</i> <br><br>Titeländerung:<br><br>Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, die Nationalrats-Wahlordnung 1992, das Bundespräsidentenwahlgesetz 1971, das Volksabstimmungsgesetz 1972, das Volksbefragungsgesetz 1989, das Volksbegehrengesetz 1973, die Europawahlordnung, das Wählerevidenzgesetz 1973 und das Europa-Wählerevidenzgesetz geändert werden

Bill· Selbständiger Antrag156/Aselbständiger antrag

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 17 June 2003

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Christine Lapp, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz geändert wird <i>(Verankerung des Rechtes auf Gebrauch der Gebärdensprache)</i>

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 60 (108th)referred

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to authorize the line item veto.

United States · United States Congress · 16 June 2003

Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the President, in the case of any bill, order, resolution, or vote presented to the President by the House of Representatives and the Senate, to decline to approve in whole any dollar amount of discretionary budget authority, any item of new direct spending, or any tax benefit.

Bill· HRH.R. 2441 (108th)open

Millennium Challenge Account Authorization and Peace Corps Expansion Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 2003

Millennium Challenge Account Authorization and Peace Corps Expansion Act of 2003 - Authorizes the President, acting through the Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Challenge Corporation, to provide assistance to eligible low income and lower middle income countries to support policies and programs that advance their progress in: (1) achieving lasting economic growth and poverty reduction; and (2) promoting specified objectives fostering democratic societies, human rights, the rule of law, investment in education and health infrastructure and systems, economic freedom, broad-based economic growth, and free market systems. Requires recipient contries to enter into a Millenium Challenge Compact with the United States establishing a multi-year plan for achieving shared development objectives. Specifies conditions for suspension or termination of assistance. Establishes the Millenium Challenge Corporation to carry out such assistance program, and a Millenium Challenge Advisory Council. Sets forth elements of a framework for U.S. economic assistance. Reauthorizes the Peace Corps through FY 2007. Makes the Peace Corps responsible for recruiting all of its volunteers. Urges the Director to utilize the services of returned Peace Corps volunteers and former Peace Corps staff who have relevant language and cultural experience and may have served previously in countries with substantial Muslim populations, in order to open or reopen Peace Corps programs in such countries. Requires the Director to expand the training program for Peace Corps volunteers in the areas of education, prevention, and treatment of infectious diseases prevalent in host countries in order to ensure that the Peace Corps increases its contribution to the global campaign against such diseases. Urges the Director to designate a Peace Corps officer or employee located in the United States to coordinate all HIV/AIDS activities within the Peace Corps.

Bill· HRH.R. 2467 (108th)referred

Middle East Trade and Engagement Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 2003

Middle East Trade and Engagement Act of 2003 - Authorizes the President to designate any of 20 specified Middle Eastern countries as a beneficiary country if the country meets specified requirements, which focus on economic policy, the rule of law, alignment with U.S. trade and foreign policy interests, the promotion of human rights, and combating terrorism. Authorizes the President to designate the Palestinian Authority as a beneficiary country if it satisfies specified requirements, including cooperation in anti-terrorism efforts and the acceptance of Israel's right to exist. Authorizes the President to designate articles from all beneficiary countries, including Israel and Jordan, as eligible for duty-free treatment, subject to rules of origin requirements and certain restrictions under existing law. Requires the President to establish a United States-Middle East Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum. Declares that bilateral free trade agreements should be negotiated with interested countries or political entities in the greater Middle East. Requires any country or political entity that desires to negotiate such an agreement with the United States to be a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) or working toward WTO membership and to satisfy the criteria for designation as a beneficiary country. Directs the President to develop a plan for negotiating and entering into trade agreements with interested beneficiary countries. Terminates the preferential treatment extended to beneficiary countries under this Act on December 31, 2011.

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