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574 ingested resolutions from United States in 2004. Walk years back as far as this source still publishes.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Supports the establishment and full funding of a staff exchange program between the House of Representatives and the Parliament of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the staggered terms of the Commissioners of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights were intended to carry with the calendar year, not the individual, to preserve the Commission's independence and autonomy.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Provides for appointment of a committee of two Members of the House of Representatives and two Members of the Senate to inform the President that the two Houses have completed their business of the session and are ready to adjourn.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Waives points of order to provide for consideration of the conference report to accompany S. 2845 (Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004).
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Requires the printing as a House document of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the 109th Congress.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Amends rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the Committee on Rules from reporting a rule or order eliminating the reading in full of any bill, resolution, conference report, or amendment unless such measure is available to all Members and made available to the general public by means of the Internet for at least 24 hours before its consideration.
United States · United States Congress · 14 January 2025
Commends the Aero Squad After School Program at Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum in Compton, California, as well as other youth aviation programs and civil aviation enrichment programs that expose and encourage young minorities and underrepresented groups to enter the field of civil aviation. Congratulates Program graduates who have obtained pilot licenses, including Kenny Roy, who obtained his student pilot license in Canada.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Provides for the sine die adjournment of the House of Representatives on any legislative day between December 7 and December 10, and the Senate on any legislative day between December 7 and December 11, 2004.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII to provide for consideration or disposition of the conference report on S. 2845 (National Intelligence Reform Act of 2004).
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that due to the allegations of fraud, mismanagement, and abuse within the United Nations oil-for-food program Kofi Annan should resign as Secretary General of the United Nations to help restore confidence that the investigations into those allegations are being fully and independently accomplished.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) expresses its firm support for the efforts of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) to promote democracy around the world; (2) commends all Venezuelans who have peacefully exercised the political rights which are accorded to them under Venezuela's Constitution to resolve their differences by democratic means, and abhors all acts of political violence; (3) views charges filed against members of the Venezuelan civic organization known as Sumate of conspiring with NED to overthrow Venezuela's government as politically motivated; and (4) would welcome a decision by the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela not to prosecute Venezuelan citizens, including citizens associated with Sumate, for activities that were protected under the laws and Constitution of Venezuela when those activities were carried out.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 4818 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005). Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.J. Res. 114 (further continuing appropriations for FY 2005).
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make specified corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 4818 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005).
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from November 20, 2004, until December 6, 2004 (or until another time of reassembly under this concurrent resolution), and a recess or an adjournment of the Senate from November 20, 2004, until December 6 or 7, 2004 (or until another time of reassembly). Authorizes the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate, or their respective designees, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leaders of the House and of the Senate, to notify the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble at such place and time as they may designate whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
States that Congress: (1) urges The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) and Greece to honor the 1995 agreement under which both countries agreed to determine a mutually acceptable official name for the FYROM; (2) requests the Secretary of State to return to the long-standing U.S. policy to recognize and refer to the FYROM as such; and (3) supports United Nations (UN) efforts to determine a mutually acceptable official name for the FYROM.
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 2025
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Adoption Month.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
States that the House of Representatives: (1) reaffirms the U.S. commitment to create and support local capacity building programs in developing countries; and (2) urges the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Millennium Challenge Corporation to focus on the creation of development programs that increase recipient-country participation in the planning of programs, promote recipient-country ownership of programs, and build local capacity.
United States · United States Congress · 21 July 2025
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be equal pay for substantially equal work performed by public sector and private sector employees within each State and locality in which such employees work.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make certain corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1350 (Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004). Continues provision of free educational materials, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), for visually impaired and print disabled students, not only in educational and secondary schools, but also in postsecondary and graduate schools. Requires States eligible under IDEA to ensure that all special education teachers in elementary, middle, and secondary schools are highly qualified by the end of the 2005-6 schoolyear (which is the current deadline for all teachers teaching in core academic subjects in a State to be highly qualified, under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001).
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Calls on: (1) all authorities with jurisdiction, including the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the State of Mississippi, to expeditiously bring those responsible for the 1955 murder of Emmett Till to justice and provide all the resources necessary to ensure a timely and thorough investigation; and (2) DOJ to fully report the findings of the investigation to Congress.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Calls for the President to grant a pardon, posthumously, to Jack Johnson, the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World.
United States · United States Congress · 6 June 2025
Commends those individuals who have donated prepaid telephone cards to members of the Armed Forces participating in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 1350 (reauthorizing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act).
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Makes it in order at any time on November 19, 2004, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) joins with the European Parliament in calling on the European Council and the Member states of the European Union not to lift the embargo on the sale of arms to the People's Republic of China (PRC) and not to weaken existing national limitations on such arms sales; (2) expresses its concerns over the continuing unacceptable human rights conditions inside the PRC; and (3) urges the Federal Government and the European Union to join together in a cooperative effort to develop a common strategy to seek improved human rights conditions in the PRC, to promote regional stability, and to help improve political relations between the PRC and Taiwan.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII to provide for consideration or disposition of the conference report on S. 2845 (National Intelligence Reform Act of 2004).
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII to provide for consideration or disposition of the conference report on H.R. 4548 (Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005).
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
States that Congress: (1) denounces the killings of Margaret Hassan, the Iraqi head of CARE International's Iraq operations, and Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh as acts of terrorism and condemns all such acts committed in the name of Islam; (2) strongly urges Muslim countries and leading clerics and practitioners of the Islamic faith to take the lead in denouncing and thwarting violence committed in the name of Islam against helpless victims; (3) calls on people of all faiths to denounce such barbarous acts committed against Muslims; and (4) strongly encourages the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to deny access to Islamic holy sites in Saudi Arabia to members of organizations that have taken credit for, and to individuals who have committed, any crime or act of terrorism, barbarism, or mutilation in the name of Islam.
United States · United States Congress · 6 June 2025
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of Defense should continue to exercise its long-standing statutory authority to support activities of the Boy Scouts of America, particularly the periodic national and world Boy Scout Jamborees.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 2986) to amend title 31 of the United States Code to increase the public debt limit.
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 2025
Congratulates the Seattle Storm for their remarkable season and for winning the 2004 Women's National Basketball Association Championship.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) recognizes the Boy Scouts of America for the public service the organization performs for neighborhoods and communities across the United States; and (2) commends the Boy Scouts of America for the Good Turn for America program and the work the organization has accomplished while partnering with the Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity International, the American Red Cross, and thousands of other community and civic organizations to address critical issues facing communities in the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Congratulates: (1) the Boston Red Sox for winning the 2004 Major League Baseball World Series and for their incredible performance during the 2004 Major League Baseball season; and (2) the eight Major League Baseball teams that played in the postseason. Recognizes the achievements of the Boston Red Sox players, manager, coaches, and support staff whose hard work, dedication, and spirit made this all possible. Commends: (1) the St. Louis Cardinals for a valiant performance during the 2004 season and the World Series; (2) the fans and management of the St. Louis Cardinals for allowing the Red Sox fans from Boston and around the Nation to celebrate their first title in 86 years at their home field.
United States · United States Congress · 21 July 2025
Recognizes that the "Trust in the Lives of Older Women" program benefits older women by decreasing their stress, isolation, anxiety, and depression and providing trust, support, friendship, community, and mental stimulation. Commends the "Trust in the Lives of Older Women" program for encouraging older women to stay healthy and to continue making contributions to their communities. Encourages community groups, including religious organizations, colleges and universities, and community centers to participate in the program by starting groups in their communities.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Declares that Congress recognizes: (1) that the teachings of Yogi Bhajan (a leader of the Sikhs) about Sikhism and yoga, and the businesses formed under his inspiration, improved the personal, political, spiritual, and professional relations between U.S. citizens and the citizens of India; and (2) the legendary compassion, wisdom, kindness, and courage of Yogi Bhajan, and his wealth of accomplishments on behalf of the Sikh community. Extends condolences to Inderjit Kaur, the wife of Yogi Bhajan, his three children and five grandchildren, and to Sikh and Healthy, Happy, Holy Organization (3HO) communities around the Nation and the world upon the death on October 6, 2004, of Yogi Bhajan.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Expresses support for programs and activities to prevent perpetrators of fraud from victimizing senior citizens and to educate and inform senior citizens, their families, their care-givers, and the public about fraud perpetrated through mail, telemarketing, and the Internet.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from October 9 or 10, 2004, until November 16, 2004, and a recess or an adjournment of the Senate on any day from October 9 through 15, 2004, until November 15 or 16, 2004.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Authorizes the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 5107 (Justice for All Act of 2004).
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 2025
Supports the: (1) goals and intent of National Reparations Day; and (2) efforts and activities of individuals, organizations, institutions, and other entities to honor the lives of enslaved Africans in the United States and to make reparations to their descendants for slavery and its lingering effects.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII to provide for consideration or disposition of: (1) a bill or joint resolution making continuing appropriations for FY 2005, an amendment thereto, or a conference report thereon; or (2) a bill or joint resolution making general appropriations for such fiscal year.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Honors the life of astronaut Leroy Gordon Cooper, Jr.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Amends rule XXIV (Limitations on Use of Official Funds) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide that a mass mailing of a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner is not frankable when it is postmarked less than 90 (currently less than 60) days before the date of a primary or general election (whether regular, special, or runoff) in which the individual is a candidate for public office.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Commends the people and the Government of the Republic of Guatemala for progress toward peace, democratization, and political and economic liberalization. Expresses hope that this progress will continue to thrive and will become self-reinforcing. Encourages the United States to offer to assist Guatemala in its future challenges of reform, including initiatives against money laundering, to encourage democracy and economic prosperity. Supports enhancing mutually beneficial bilateral economic ties between the United States and Guatemala.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Congratulates Wangari Maathai for winning the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize. Commends her for her tireless work for sustainable development, democracy, peace and women's rights in Africa.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 4200 (Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005).
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Requires the Clerk of the House of Representatives to request the Senate to return to the House S.1301 (Video Voyeurism Prevention Act of 2003).
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Communications Commission should: (1) not take any action in a scheduled resolution vote on Broadband Over Power Line systems (BPL), or adopt only reactive measures for resolving cases of harmful interference to public safety systems potentially caused by BPL; (2) withhold vote action pending a complete radio wave analysis to determine the actual effect of BPL on public safety systems; and (3) allow extensive public review and comment on such analysis and its results, and a summary of such comments should be published before any BPL rules are finally adopted.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Amends rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit House Committees from sending: (1) more than 999 copies of any mass mailing to addresses within the same congressional district, unless authorized to do so by resolution of the House with respect to the specific mailing; (2) any mass mailing to an address within a congressional district if the mailing is postmarked fewer than 90 days immediately before the date of a House election held in such district; or (3) any mass mailing as franked mail which does not conform to the rules, regulations, and standards prescribed by the House Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards for franked mail sent by elected officers of the House.
United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2021
Directs the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to: (1) establish an Investigative Subcommittee to determine if there is substantial reason to believe that by his past and continuing conduct Representative Tom DeLay has violated the Code of Official Conduct or other relevant laws, rules, or regulations; and (2) retain a Special Counsel to assist in its investigation.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a technical correction in the enrollment of H.R. 4200 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005).