Recognizing 50 years of relations between the United States Government and the European Union.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Official summary

Version 36 · Passed House amended · May 11, 2004

States that the House of Representatives: (1) celebrates the 50th anniversary of relations between the United States and the European Union; (2) commends the U.S. mission to the European Union and the mission of the European Commission to the United States for the professional representation of the interests of the United States and European Union over the past 50 years; (3) recognizes that continued cooperation between the United States and the European Union is essential to resolving international disputes, promoting peace, expanding global economic opportunity, combating global threats, and being prepared to respond to unforeseen events; and (4) encourages enhanced United States-European Union strategic discussion and institutional cooperation, including increased discussions between representatives of the U.S. Congress and the European Parliament through the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] · R–NE

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Foreign Affairs Committee

12 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

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May 11, 2004
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 11, 2004
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 7 (Roll no. 155). (text as passed House: CR H2758)
House roll call 155 · Individual votes
May 11, 2004
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 7 (Roll no. 155).(text as passed House: CR H2758)
House roll call 155 · Individual votes
May 11, 2004
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2775-2776)
May 11, 2004
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 11, 2004
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 577.
May 11, 2004
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2758-2761)
May 11, 2004
Mr. Bereuter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Apr 28, 2004
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 28, 2004
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 27, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
Mar 25, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mar 25, 2004
Introduced in House
Mar 25, 2004
Introduced in House

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Analyze H.Res.577 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.577, 108th Congress: Recognizing 50 years of relations between the United States Government and the European Union.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/577

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2004-05-11.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres577/BILLS-108hres577eh.htm

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Discuss H.Res.577, 108th Congress: Recognizing 50 years of relations between the United States Government and the European Union.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/577

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2004-05-11.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres577/BILLS-108hres577eh.htm

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Discuss H.Res.577, 108th Congress: Recognizing 50 years of relations between the United States Government and the European Union.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/577

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2004-05-11.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres577/BILLS-108hres577eh.htm

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Discuss H.Res.577, 108th Congress: Recognizing 50 years of relations between the United States Government and the European Union.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/577

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2004-05-11.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres577/BILLS-108hres577eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:29:55Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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