Honoring the achievements of Siegfried and Roy, recognizing the impact of their efforts on the conservation of endangered species both domestically and worldwide, and wishing Roy Horn a full and speedy recovery.

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 218.

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Version 79 · Reported to House without amendment · Sep 7, 2004

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Honors the achievements of Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn and recognizes their impact on the conservation of endangered species. Wishes Horn (who was injured by a white tiger on October 3, 2003) a full and speedy recovery.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1] · D–NV

Committees

Natural Resources Committee

2 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

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Sep 7, 2004
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 218.
Sep 7, 2004
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-657.
Sep 7, 2004
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-657.
Jul 14, 2004
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 14, 2004
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 22, 2004
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 22, 2004
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 6, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Nov 4, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Nov 4, 2003
Introduced in House
Nov 4, 2003
Introduced in House

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Reported in House · Sep 7, 2004 Formatted Text PDF
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Discuss H.Res.431, 108th Congress: Honoring the achievements of Siegfried and Roy, recognizing the impact of their efforts on the conservation of endangered species both domestically and worldwide, and wishing Roy Horn a full and speedy recovery.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/431

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2004-09-07.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres431/BILLS-108hres431rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:29:58Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze H.Res.431 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.Res.431, 108th Congress: Honoring the achievements of Siegfried and Roy, recognizing the impact of their efforts on the conservation of endangered species both domestically and worldwide, and wishing Roy Horn a full and speedy recovery.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/431

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2004-09-07.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres431/BILLS-108hres431rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:29:58Z. 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.Res.431 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.Res.431, 108th Congress: Honoring the achievements of Siegfried and Roy, recognizing the impact of their efforts on the conservation of endangered species both domestically and worldwide, and wishing Roy Horn a full and speedy recovery.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/431

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2004-09-07.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres431/BILLS-108hres431rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:29:58Z. 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.

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Discuss H.Res.431, 108th Congress: Honoring the achievements of Siegfried and Roy, recognizing the impact of their efforts on the conservation of endangered species both domestically and worldwide, and wishing Roy Horn a full and speedy recovery.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/431

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2004-09-07.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres431/BILLS-108hres431rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:29:58Z. 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.Res.431 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.