Authorizing printing of the brochures entitled "How Our Laws Are Made" and "Our American Government", the publication entitled "Our Flag", the document-sized, annotated version of the United States Constitution, and the pocket version of the United States Constitution.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 7, 2003

Authorizes the printing of the following brochures as House documents: (1) the 2003 revised editions of "How Our Laws Are Made," "Our American Government," and "Our Flag"; and (2) the 2003 document-sized, annotated version of the U.S. Constitution and the 21st edition of the pocket version.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18] · R–OH

Committees

Committee on House Administration

1 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]

Legislative record

Actions

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Jun 23, 2003
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 20, 2003
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8316)
Jun 20, 2003
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8316)
May 7, 2003
Received in the Senate.
May 6, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 6, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3648-3649)
May 6, 2003
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3648-3649)
May 6, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 139.
May 6, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3648-3650)
May 6, 2003
Mr. Mica moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Apr 7, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Apr 7, 2003
Introduced in House
Apr 7, 2003
Introduced in House

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Analyze H.Con.Res.139 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.139, 108th Congress: Authorizing printing of the brochures entitled "How Our Laws Are Made" and "Our American Government", the publication entitled "Our Flag", the document-sized, annotated version of the United States Constitution, and the pocket version of the United States Constitution.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/139

Text version to examine: Received in Senate · 2003-05-07.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hconres139/BILLS-108hconres139rds.htm

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Analyze H.Con.Res.139 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.139, 108th Congress: Authorizing printing of the brochures entitled "How Our Laws Are Made" and "Our American Government", the publication entitled "Our Flag", the document-sized, annotated version of the United States Constitution, and the pocket version of the United States Constitution.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/139

Text version to examine: Received in Senate · 2003-05-07.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hconres139/BILLS-108hconres139rds.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:28:28Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.139 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.139, 108th Congress: Authorizing printing of the brochures entitled "How Our Laws Are Made" and "Our American Government", the publication entitled "Our Flag", the document-sized, annotated version of the United States Constitution, and the pocket version of the United States Constitution.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/139

Text version to examine: Received in Senate · 2003-05-07.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hconres139/BILLS-108hconres139rds.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:28:28Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.139 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.139, 108th Congress: Authorizing printing of the brochures entitled "How Our Laws Are Made" and "Our American Government", the publication entitled "Our Flag", the document-sized, annotated version of the United States Constitution, and the pocket version of the United States Constitution.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/139

Text version to examine: Received in Senate · 2003-05-07.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hconres139/BILLS-108hconres139rds.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:28:28Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.139 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.