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367 108th Committee Summary 108th Congress (2003–2004) Summary of Activity, Public Laws and Hearings Legislation introduced and referred to the Committee: PUBLIC House Bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 733 House Joint Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 House Concurrent Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 House Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 PRIVATE House Bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 House Joint Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 House Concurrent Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 House Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Legislation passed by Senate and referred to the Committee: PUBLIC Senate Bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Senate Joint Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Senate Concurrent Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PRIVATE Senate Bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Senate Joint Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Senate Concurrent Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Total Bills and Resolutions Referred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,015 Legislation enacted into law: PUBLIC Bills signed into law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 PRIVATE Bills signed into law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Total Bills Enacted Into Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 The Committee on the Judiciary had referred to it 1,015 bills and resolutions during the 108th Congress. This represents 19% of the 5,431 bills and resolutions introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives for that Congress. Of this number, 922 were public bills and resolutions, and 93 were private bills and resolutions. A total of 59 which received consideration by the Committee were enacted into public law; and a total of 5 measures considered by the Committee were enacted into private law. 369 108th Committee Summary Public Laws NUMBER OF LAW TITLE BILL NUMBER Public Law 108–6 To authorize salary adjustments for Justices and H.R. 16 judges of the United States for fi scal year 2003. (Approved February 13, 2003). Public Law 108–20 To provide benefi ts and other compensation for certain H.R. 1770 individuals with injuries resulting from administration of smallpox countermeasures, and for other purposes. “Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act of 2003”. (Approved April 30, 2003; effective date November 25, 2002, for tort liability provisions). Public Law 108–21 To prevent child abduction and the sexual exploitation of S. 151 children, and for other purposes. “Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to end the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003”, or “PROTECT Act”, “Code Adam Act of 2003”, “Secure Authentication Feature and Enhanced Identifi cation Defense Act of 2003” or “SAFE ID Act”, “Illicit Drug Anti-Proliferation Act of 2003”. (Approved April 30, 2003; effective dates vary). Public Law 108–29 To further the protection and recognition of veterans’ S. 330 memorials, and for other purposes. “Veterans’ Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act of 2003”. (Approved May 29, 2003). Public Law 108–38 Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to raising S.J.Res. 8 awareness and encouraging prevention of sexual assault in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. (Approved June 26, 2003). Public Law 108–61 To sanction the ruling Burmese military junta, to strengthen H.R. 2330 Burma’s democratic forces and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as the legitimate representative of the Burmese people, and for other purposes. “Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003”. (Approved July 28, 2003; effective date thirty days after enactment for ban against trade provision). Public Law 108–68 To amend the PROTECT Act to clarify certain volunteer S. 1280 liability. (Approved August 1, 2003). Public Law 108–73 To extend for six months the period for which chapter 12 H.R. 2465 of title 11 of the United States Code is reenacted. “Family Farmer Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2003”. (Approved August 15, 2003; effective date July 1, 2003). Public Law 108–77 To implement the United States—Chile Free Trade Agreement. H.R. 2738 (Approved September 3, 2003). 370 A History of the Committee on the Judiciary 1813–2006 Public Law 108–78 To implement the United States—Singapore Trade H.R. 2739 Agreement. “United States—Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act”. (Approved September 3, 2003; effective dates vary). Public Law 108–79 To provide for the analysis of the incidence and effects of S. 1435 prison rape in Federal, State, and local institutions and to provide information, resources, recommendations, and funding to protect individuals from prison rape. “Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003”. (Approved September 4, 2003). Public Law 108–99 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend for H.R. 2152 an additional 5 years the special immigrant religious worker program. (Approved October 15, 2003; effective date October 1, 2003). Public Law 108–105 To prohibit the procedure commonly known as partial-birth S. 3 abortion. “Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003”. (Approved November 5, 2003; effective date November 6, 2003). Public Law 108–136 To authorize appropriations for fi scal year 2004 for military H.R. 1588 activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe strengths for such fi scal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004”. “Randolph—Sheppard Act”, “Services Acquisition Reform Act of 2003”, “Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004”, “Maritime Security Act of 2003”, “Nuclear Security Initiative Act of 2003”. (Approved November 24, 2003; effective dates vary). Public Law 108–148 To improve the capacity of the Secretary of Agriculture and H.R. 1904 the Secretary of the Interior to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects on National Forest System lands and Bureau of Land Management lands aimed at protecting communities, watersheds, and certain other at-risk lands from catastrophic wildfi re, to enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health, including catastrophic wildfi re, across the landscape, and for other purposes. “Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003”. (Approved December 3, 2003). Public Law 108–156 To extend and expand the basic pilot program for S. 1685 employment eligibility verifi cation, and for other purposes. “Basic Pilot Program Extension and Expansion Act of 2003”. (Approved December 3, 2003). Public Law 108–157 To provide for Federal court proceedings in Plano, Texas. S. 1720 (Approved December 3, 2003). 371 108th Committee Summary Public Law 108–167 To authorize salary adjustments for Justices and judges of H.R. 3349 the United States for fi scal year 2004. (Approved December 6, 2003). Public Law 108–174 To reauthorize the ban on undetectable fi rearms. (Approved H.R. 3348 December 9, 2003). Public Law 108–176 To amend title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize H.R. 2115 programs for the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. (Approved December 12, 2003). Public Law 108–178 To improve the United States Code. (Approved H.R. 1437 December 15, 2003; effective date August 21, 2002). Public Law 108–182 To ensure that a public safety offi cer who suffers a fatal heart S. 459 attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of public safety offi cer survivor benefi ts. “Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefi ts Act of 2003”. (Approved December 15, 2003). Public Law 108–187 To regulate interstate commerce by imposing limitations and S. 877 penalties on the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail via the Internet. “Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003” or the “CAN-SPAM Act of 2003”. (Approved December 16, 2003; effective date January 1, 2004, except for section 9). Public Law 108–188 To approve the Compact of Free Association, as amended, H.J.Res. 63 between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Compact of Free Association, as amended, between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and to appropriate funds to carry out the amended Compacts. “Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003”. (Approved December 17, 2003; effective dates vary). Public Law 108–193 To authorize appropriations for fi scal years 2004 and 2005 H.R. 2620 for the Traffi cking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes. “Traffi cking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2003”. (Approved December 19, 2003). Public Law 108–198 To prohibit the offer of credit by a fi nancial institution to a S. 1947 fi nancial institution examiner, and for other purposes. “Preserving Independence of Financial Institution Examinations Act of 2003”. (Approved December 19, 2003). Public Law 108–212 To amend title 18, United States Code, and the Uniform Code H.R. 1997 of Military Justice to protect unborn children from assault and murder, and for other purposes. “Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004” or “Laci and Conner’s Law”. (Approved April 1, 2004). 372 A History of the Committee on the Judiciary 1813–2006 Public Law 108–237 To encourage the development and promulgation of voluntary H.R. 1086 consensus standards by providing relief under the antitrust laws to standards development organizations with respect to conduct engaged in for the purpose of developing voluntary consensus standards, and for other purposes. “Standards Development Organization Advancement Act of 2004”. (Approved June 22, 2004). Public Law 108–238 To authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in S. 1233 Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center. “National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act of 2004”. (Approved June 22, 2004). Public Law 108–275 To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish penalties H.R. 1731 for aggravated identity theft, and for other purposes. “Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act”. (Approved July 15, 2004). Public Law 108–277 To amend title 18, United States Code, to exempt qualifi ed H.R. 218 current and former law enforcement offi cers from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns. “Law Enforcement Offi cers Safety Act of 2004”. (Approved July 22, 2004). Public Law 108–281 To amend the E-Government Act of 2002 with respect to H.R. 1303 rulemaking authority of the Judicial Conference. (Approved August 2, 2004). Public Law 108–299 To modify certain deadlines pertaining to machine-readable, H.R. 4417 tamper-resistant entry and exit documents. (Approved August 9, 2004). Public Law 108–304 To designate certain conduct by sports agents relating H.R. 361 to the signing of contracts with student athletes as unfair and deceptive acts or practices to be regulated by the Federal Trade Commission. “Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act”. (Approved September 24, 2004). Public Law 108–326 To clarify the tax treatment of bonds and other obligations H.R. 982 issued by the Government of American Samoa. (Approved October 16, 2004). Public Law 108–333 To promote human rights and freedom in the H.R. 4011 Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and for other purposes. “North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004”. (Approved October 18, 2004). Public Law 108–344 To revise and extend the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. S. 2363 (Approved October 18, 2004). 373 108th Committee Summary Public Law 108–347 To provide for the promotion of democracy, human rights, H.R. 854 and rule of law in the Republic of Belarus and for the consolidation and strengthening of Belarus sovereignty and independence. “Belarus Democracy Act of 2004”. (Approved October 20, 2004). Public Law 108–356 To extend certain authority of the Supreme Court Police, S. 2742 modify the venue of prosecutions relating to the Supreme Court building and grounds, and authorize the acceptance of gifts to the United States Supreme Court. (Approved October 21, 2004). Public Law 108–357 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove H.R. 4520 impediments in such Code and make our manufacturing, service, and high-technology businesses and workers more competitive and productive both at home and abroad. “American Jobs Creation Act of 2004”. (Approved October 22, 2004; effective dates vary). Public Law 108–358 To amend the Controlled Substances Act to clarify the S. 2195 defi nition of anabolic steroids and to provide for research and education activities relating to steroids and steroid precursors. “Anabolic Steroids Control Act of 2004”. (Approved October 22, 2004; effective dates vary). Public Law 108–369 To extend for eighteen months the period for which S. 2864 chapter 12 of title 11, United States Code, is reenacted. “Family Farmer Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2004”. (Approved October 25, 2004; effective date January 1, 2004). Public Law 108–370 To amend the International Child Abduction Remedies Act S. 2883 to limit the tort liability of private entities or organizations that carry out responsibilities of the United States Central Authority under that Act. “Prevention of Child Abduction Partnership Act”. (Approved October 25, 2004). Public Law 108–371 To modify and extend certain privatization requirements of S. 2896 the Communications Satellite Act of 1962. (Approved October 25, 2004). Public Law 108–372 To reauthorize the State Justice Institute. “State Justice H.R. 2714 Institute Reauthorization Act of 2004”. (Approved October 25, 2004). Public Law 108–375 To authorize appropriations for fi scal year 2005 for military H.R. 4200 activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fi scal year 2005, and for other purposes. “Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005”. (Approved October 28, 2004; effective dates vary). 374 A History of the Committee on the Judiciary 1813–2006 Public Law 108–390 To amend section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality H.R. 4306 Act to improve the process for verifying an individual’s eligibility for employment. (Approved October 30, 2004; effective dates vary). Public Law 108–401 To amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize H.R. 4917 appropriations for the Administrative Conference of the United States for fi scal years 2005, 2006, and 2007, and for other purposes. “Federal Regulatory Improvement Act of 2004”. (Approved October 30, 2004). Public Law 108–405 To protect crime victims’ rights, to eliminate the substantial H.R. 5107 backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and convicted offenders, to improve and expand the DNA testing capacity of Federal, State, and local crime laboratories, to increase research and development of new DNA testing technologies, to develop new training programs regarding the collection and use of DNA evidence, to provide post-conviction testing of DNA evidence to exonerate the innocent, to improve the performance of counsel in State capital cases, and for other purposes. “Justice for All Act”. (Approved October 30, 2004). Public Law 108–414 To foster local collaborations which will ensure that resources S. 1194 are effectively and effi ciently used within the criminal and juvenile justice systems. “Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act of 2004”. (Approved October 30, 2004). Public Law 108–419 To amend title 17, United States Code, to replace copyright H.R. 1417 arbitration royalty panels with Copyright Royalty Judges, and for other purposes. “Copyright Royalty and Distribution Reform Act of 2004”. (Approved November 30, 2004). Public Law 108–441 To improve access to physicians in medically underserved S. 2302 areas. (Approved December 3, 2004). Public Law 108–446 To reauthorize the Individuals with Disabilities Act, and for H.R. 1350 other purposes. “Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004”. (Approved December 3, 2004). Public Law 108–449 To amend and extend the Irish Peace Process Cultural and H.R. 2655 Training Program Act of 1998. (Approved December 10, 2004). Public Law 108–453 To amend title 35, United States Code, to promote S. 2192 cooperative research involving universities, the public sector, and private enterprises. “Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) Act of 2004”. (Approved December 10, 2004). Public Law 108–455 To extend the authority of the United States District Court S. 2873 for the Southern District of Iowa to hold court in Rock Island, Illinois. (Approved December 10, 2004). 375 108th Committee Summary Public Law 108–458 To reform the intelligence community and the intelligence S. 2845 and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, and for other purposes. (Approved December 17, 2004). Public Law 108–482 To prevent and punish counterfeiting of copyrighted copies H.R. 3632 and phonorecords, and for other purposes. “Intellectual Property Protection and Courts Amendments Act of 2004”. (Approved December 23, 2004). Public Law 108–491 To authorize salary adjustments for Justices and judges of H.R. 5363 the United States for fi scal year 2005. (Approved December 23, 2004). Printed Hearings SERIAL NO. AND TITLE 1 Balanced Budget Amendment. Subcommittee on the Constitution. March 6, 2003. (H.J. Res. 22). 2 Peer-to-Peer Piracy on University Campuses. Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. February 26, 2003. 3 Help Effi cient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2003. Committee on the Judiciary. March 4, 2003. (H.R. 5). 4 New York City’s “Sanctuary” Policy and the Effect of Such Policies on Public Safety, Law Enforcement, and Immigration. Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. February 27, 2003. 5 Piracy Prevention and the Broadcast Flag. Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. March 6, 2003. 6 Standards Development Organization Advancement Act of 2003. Task Force on Antitrust. April 9, 2003. (H.R. 1086). 7 Copyright Royalty and Distribution Reform Act of 2003. Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. April 1, 2003. (H.R. 1417). 8 Nonimmigrant Student Tracking: Implementation and Proposed Modifi cations. Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. April 2, 2003. 9 International Copyright Piracy: A Growing Problem with Links to Organized Crime and Terrorism. Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. March 13, 2003. 10 Child Abduction Prevention Act and the Child Obscenity and Pornography Prevention Act of 2003. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. March 11, 2003. (H.R. 1104 and H.R. 1161). 11 Department of Homeland Security Transition: Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. April 10, 2003. 12 United States Patent and Trademark Fee Modernization Act of 2003. Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. April 3, 2003. (H.R. 1561). 376 A History of the Committee on the Judiciary 1813–2006 13 Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act. Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. April 1, 2003. (H.R. 49). 14 Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003. Subcommittee on the Constitution. March 25, 2003. (H.R. 760). 15 House Military Naturalization Bills. Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. May 6, 2003. (H.R. 1685, H.R. 1714, H.R. 1799, H.R. 1275, H.R. 1814, and H.R. 1850). 16 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. April 2, 2003. (H.R. 1036). 17 Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act. Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. May 15, 2003. (H.R. 361). 18 John Allen Muhammad, Document Fraud, and the Western Hemisphere Passport Exception. Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. May 13, 2003. 19 Youth Smoking Prevention and State Revenue Enforcement Act. Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. May 1, 2003. (H.R. 1839). 20 Flag Protection Amendment. Subcommittee on the Constitution. May 7, 2003. (H.J. Res.4). 21 War on Terrorism: Immigration Enforcement Since September 11, 2001. Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Claims. May 8, 2003. 22 Direct Broadcast Satellite Service in the Multichannel Video Distribution Market. Committee on the Judiciary. May 8, 2003. 23 Class Action Fairness Act of 2003. Committee on the Judiciary. May 15, 2003. (H.R. 1115). 24 Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2003, and the Need for Bankruptcy Reform. Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. March 4, 2003. (H.R. 975). 25 Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act and the Internet Gambling Licensing and Regulation Commission Act. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. April 29, 2003. (H.R. 21 and H.R. 1223). 26 Reauthorization of the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice. Subcommittee on the Constitution. May 15, 2003. 27 Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2003. Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. May 22, 2003. (H.R. 1428). 28 Reauthorization of the U.S. Department of Justice: Executive Offi ce for U.S. Attorneys, Civil Division, Environment and Natural Resources Division, Executive Offi ce for U.S. Trustees, and Offi ce of the Solicitor General. Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. April 8, 2003. 29 Deadly Consequences on Illegal Alien Smuggling. Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. June 24, 2003. 30 Federal Judiciary: Is There a Need for Additional Federal Judges? Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. June 24, 2003. 377 108th Committee Summary 31 Consular Identifi cation Cards. Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. June 19, 26, 2003. 32 Intellectual Property Protection Restoration Act of 2003. Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. June 17, 2003. (H.R. 2344). 33 Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) Act of 2003. Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. June 10, 2003. (H.R. 2391). 34 Immigration Relief Under the Convention Against Torture for Serious Criminals and Human Rights Violators. Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. July 11, 2003. 35 Anti-Terrorism Investigations and the Fourth Amendment After September 11, 2001. Subcommittee on the Constitution. May 20, 2003. 36 Prison Rape Reduction Act of 2003. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. April 29, 2003. (H.R. 1707). 37 Piracy Deterrence and Education Act of 2003. Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. July 17, 2003. (H.R. 2517). 38 Patent Quality Improvement. Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. July 24, 2003. 39 Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2003 or Laci and Conner’s Law. Subcommittee on the Constitution. July 8, 2003. (H.R. 1997). 40 Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act. Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. June 19, 2003. (H.R. 339). 41 Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefi ts Act. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. June 26, 2003. (H.R. 919). 42 Reduction in Distribution of SPAM Act of 2003. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. July 8, 2003. (H.R. 2214). 43 Reauthorization of the United States Department of Justice: Criminal Law Enforcement. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. May 6, 14, 2003. 44 Anti-Hoax Terrorism Act of 2003. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. July 10, 2003. (H.R. 1678). 45 Defense of Privacy Act and Privacy in the Hands of the Government. Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law jointly with the Subcommittee on the Constitution. July 22, 2003. (H.R. 338). 46 Advancing Justice Through Forensic DNA Technology. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. July 17, 2003. 47 Should There Be a Social Security Totalization Agreement with Mexico? Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. September 11, 2003. 378 A History of the Committee on the Judiciary 1813–2006 48 Potential Congressional Responses to the Supreme Court’s Decision in State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins. Co. v. Campbell: Checking and Balancing Punitive Damages. Subcommittee on the Constitution. September 23, 2003. 49 Crime Victims Constitutional Amendment. Subcommittee on the Constitution. September 30, 2003. (H.J. Res. 48). 50 Internet Domain Name Fraud: The U.S. Government’s Role in Ensuring Public Access to Accurate Whois Data. Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. September 4, 2003. 51 Database and Collections of Information Misappropriations. Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property of the Committee on the Judiciary jointly with the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. September 23, 2003. (Committee on Energy and Commerce Serial No. 108-46). 52 Visa Overstays: A Growing Problem for Law Enforcement. Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. October 16, 2003. 53 GAO’s Recent Report on the Implementation of Executive Order 12630 and the State of Federal Agency Protections of Private Property Rights. Subcommittee on the Constitution. October 16, 2003. 54 Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2003. Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. October 21, 2003. (H.R. 2723). 55 Antitrust Enforcement Agencies: The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Competition of the Federal Trade Commission. Task Force on Antitrust. July 24, 2003. 56 Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2003 (CLEAR ACT). Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Claims. October 1, 2003. (H.R. 2671). 57 Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement: States’ Efforts to Facilitate Sales Tax Collection from Remote Vendors. Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. October 1, 2003. 58 Competition in College Athletic Conferences and Antitrust Aspects of the Bowl Championship Series. Committee on the Judiciary. September 4, 2003. 59 United States Department of Justice. Committee on the Judiciary. June 5, 2003. 60 Prospects for American Workers: Immigration’s Impacts. Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. October 30, 2003. 61 Anti-Counterfeiting Amendments of 2003. Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. February 12, 2004. (H.R. 3632). 62 Saving the Savings Clause: Congressional Intent, the Trinko Case, and the Role of Antitrust Laws in Promoting Competition in the Telecom Sector. Committee on the Judiciary. November 19, 2003. 63 Fraudulent Online Identity Sanctions Act. Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. February 4, 2004. 64 Terrorist Threat Integration Center (TTIC) and Its Relationship with the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security. Committee on the Judiciary jointly with the Select Committee on Homeland Security, July 22, 2003. 379 108th Committee Summary 65 Homeland Security: The Balance Between Crisis and Consequence Management through Training and Assistance. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. November 20, 2003. (H.R. 2512, H.R. 3266, H.R. 3158). 66 Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Subcommittee on the Constitution. March 2, 2004. 67 Appropriate Role of Foreign Judgments in the Interpretation of American Law. Subcommittee on the Constitution. March 25, 2004. (H.R. 568). 68 Funding for Immigration in the President’s 2005 Budget. Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. February 25, and March 11, 2004. 69 Reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act. Subcommittee on the Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. February 24, 2004. 70 Defense of Marriage Act. Subcommittee on the Constitution. March 30, 2004. 71 Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. March 16, 2004. (H.R. 3866). 72 Committee Print to Amend the Federal Trademark Dilution Act. Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. April 22, 2004. 73 Alien Removals Under Operation Predator. Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. March 4, 2004. 74 Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act, and the Identity Theft Investigation and Prosecution Act of 2003. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. March 23, 2004. (H.R. 1731, H.R. 3693). 75 Section 115 of the Compliance Act: In Need of an Update? Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. March 11, 2004. 76 Legal Threats to Traditional Marriage: Implications for Public Policy. Subcommittee on the Constitution. April 22, 2004. 77 U.S.-VISIT; A Down Payment on Homeland Security. Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. March 18, 2004. 78 How Would Millions of Guest Workers Impact Working Americans and Americans Seeking Employment? Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. March 24, 2004. 79 Reauthorization of the U.S. Department of Justice: Executive Offi ce for U.S. Attorneys, Civil Division, Environment and Natural Resources Division, Executive Offi ce for U.S. Trustees, and Offi ce of the Solicitor General. Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. March 9, 2004. 80 Operations of the U.S. Copyright Offi ce. Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. June 3, 2004. 81 To Prescribe the Oath of Reunifi cation and Allegiance for Purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. April 1, 2004. (H.R. 3191). 380 A History of the Committee on the Judiciary 1813–2006 82 Diversity Visa Program and Its Susceptibility to Fraud and Abuse. Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. April 29, 2004. 83 Law Enforcement Efforts Within the Department of Homeland Security. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. February 3, 2004. 84 Business Activity Tax Simplifi cation Act of 2003. Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. May 13, 2004. (H.R. 3220). 85 Privacy in the Hands of the Government: The Privacy Offi cer for the Department of Homeland Security. Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. February 10, 2004. 86 Progress in Consolidating Terrorist Watchlists—The Terrorist Screening Center (TSC). Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security of the Committee on the Judiciary jointly with the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism of the Select Committee on Homeland Security. March 25, 2004. 87 Terrorist Penalties Enhancement Act of 2003. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. April 21, 2004. (H.R. 2934). 88 Pushing the Border Out on Alien Smuggling: New Tools and Intelligence Initiatives. Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. May 18, 2004. 89 Private Security Offi cer Employment Authorization Act of 2003. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. March 30, 2004. (S. 1743). 90 Federal Marriage Amendment (The Musgrave Amendment). Subcommittee on the Constitution. May 13, 2004. (H.J. Res. 56). 91 Patent Quality Improvement: Post Grant Opposition. Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. June 24, 2004. 92 Limiting Federal Court Jurisdiction to Protect Marriage for the States. Subcommittee on the Constitution. June 24, 2004. 93 Derivative Rights, Moral Rights, and Movie Filtering Technology. Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. May 20, 2004. 94 Family Movie Act of 2004. Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. June 17, 2004. (H.R. 4586). 95 Safeguarding Americans From a Legal Culture of Fear: Approaches to Limiting Lawsuit Abuse. Committee on the Judiciary. June 22, 2004. 96 Families and Businesses in Limbo: The Detrimental Impact of the Immigration Backlog. Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. June 17, 23, 2004. 97 Law Enforcement Offi cers Safety Act of 2003. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. June 15, 2004. (H.R. 218). 98 Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act of 2003. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. June 22, 2004. (S. 1194). 381 108th Committee Summary 99 Internet Streaming of Radio Broadcasts: Balancing the Interests of Sound Recording Copyright Owners With Those of Broadcasters. Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. July 15, 2004. 100 Legal Services Corporation: Inquiry Into the Activities of the California Rural Legal Assistance Program and Testimony Relating to the Merits of Client Co-pay. Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. March 31, 2004. 101 Child Custody Protection Act. Subcommittee on the Constitution. July 20, 2004. (H.R. 1755). 102 Regulatory Aspects of Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP). Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. July 23, 2004. 103 Defending America’s Most Vulnerable: Safe Access to Drug Treatment and Child Protection Act of 2004. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. July 6, 2004. (H.R. 4547). 104 Anti-Terrorism Intelligence Tools Improvement Act of 2003. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. May 18, 2004. (H.R. 3179). 105 Constitution Restoration Act of 2004. Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. September 13, 2004. (H.R. 3799). 106 Due Process and the NCAA. Subcommittee on the Constitution. September 14, 2004. 107 Good Samaritan Volunteer Firefi ghter Assistance Act of 2003, the Nonprofi t Athletic Organization Protection Act of 2003, and the Volunteer Pilot Organization Protection Act. Committee on the Judiciary. July 20, 2004. (H.R. 1787, H.R. 3369, and H.R. 1084). 108 Status of the Implementation of the Pigford v. Glickman Settlement. Subcommittee on the Constitution. September 28, 2004. 109 Reauthorization of the Administrative Conference of the United States. Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. May 20, 2004 and June 24, 2004. 110 Presidential Secession Act. Subcommittee on the Constitution. October 6, 2004. 111 Should Congress Extend the October 2004 Statutory Deadline for Requiring Foreign Visitors to Present Biometric Passports? Committee on the Judiciary. April 21, 2004. 112 Peer-to-Peer Piracy on University Campuses: An Update. Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. October 5, 2004. 113 Privacy and Civil Liberties in the Hands of the Government Post-September 11, 2001: Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission and the U.S. Department of Defense Technology and Privacy Advisory Committee. Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law jointly with the Subcommittee on the Constitution. August 20, 2004. 114 Administration of Large Business Bankruptcy Reorganizations: Has Competition for Big Cases Corrupted the Bankruptcy System? Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. July 21, 2004. 115 Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. August 23, 2004. 382 A History of the Committee on the Judiciary 1813–2006 116 Federal Offender Reentry and Protecting Children from Criminal Recidivists. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. October 7, 2004. 117 “Notice” Provision in the Pigford v. Glickman Consent Decree. Subcommittee on the Constitution. November 18, 2004. Committee Prints SERIAL NO. AND TITLE 1 Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. December 1, 2003. 2 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. December 1, 2003. 3 Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. December 1, 2003. 4 Federal Rules of Evidence. December 1, 2003. House Documents HOUSE DOCUMENT NO. AND TITLE 37 Legislative Proposal for the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003. Communication from the President of the United States transmitting a legislative proposal to establish the Millennium Challenge Account and the Millennium Challenge Corporation. Referred jointly to the Committees on International Relations; Ways and Means; the Judiciary; Resources, and Government Reform. February 11, 2003. (Executive Communication No. 644). 56 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Communication from the Chief Justice, the Supreme Court of the United States, transmitting amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure that have been adopted by the Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2072. March 27, 2003. (Executive Communication No. 1493). 57 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence. Communication from the Chief Justice, the Supreme Court of the United States, transmitting amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence that have been adopted by the Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2072. March 27, 2003. (Executive Communication No. 1494). 58 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. Communication from the Chief Justice, the Supreme Court of the United States, transmitting amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure that have been adopted by the Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2075. March 27, 2003. (Executive Communication No. 1495). 59 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. Communication from the Chief Justice, the Supreme Court of the United States, transmitting amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure that have been adopted by the Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2072. March 27, 2003. (Executive Communication No. 1496). 383 108th Committee Summary 89 Notifi cation of the Required Changes to the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement. Communication from the President of the United States transmitting notifi cation of changes to existing law required to bring the United States into compliance with obligations under the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, pursuant to Pub. L. 107–210, Sec. 2105(a)(1)(B). Referred jointly to the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on the Judiciary. July 7, 2003. (Executive Communication No. 3007). 90 Notifi cation of the Required Changes to the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement. Communication from the President of the United States transmitting notifi cation of changes to existing law required to bring the United States into compliance with obligations under the United States-Child Free Trade Agreement, pursuant to Pub.L. 107–210. Section 2105(a)(1)(B). Referred jointly to the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on the Judiciary. July 7, 2003. (Executive Communication No. 3006). 100 The United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a draft proposed legislation and supporting documents to implement the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA), pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 3805(a)(1)(A) and (B). Referred jointly to the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on the Judiciary. July 16, 2003. (Presidential Message No. 40). 101 The United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a draft proposed legislation and supporting documents to implement the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement (FTA), pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 3805(a)(1)(A) and (B). Referred jointly to the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on the Judiciary. July 16, 2003. (Presidential Message No. 41). 131 Memorandum of Understanding Between the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security Concerning Implementation of Section 428 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, pursuant to Pub. L. 107–296, Sec. 428(e)(8)(A). Referred jointly to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Select Committee on Homeland Security. October 1, 2003.