To provide assistance to Special Olympics to support expansion of Special Olympics and development of education programs and a Healthy Athletes Program, and for other purposes.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act of 2004 - Authorizes the Secretaries of Education, of State, and of Health and Human Services to award grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, Special Olympics for specified education, international, and health activities, including ones promoting Special Olympics and a greater understanding of contributions to society by individuals with intellectual disabilities both within and outside of the United States.
Prohibits use of funds under this Act for direct treatment of diseases, medical conditions, or mental health conditions.
Sets forth application and annual report requirements.
Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 through 2009.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 746.
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on International Relations, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on International Relations, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on International Relations, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Mr. McKeon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 10/7/2004 H8311-8314)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5131.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 10/7/2004 H8311-8312)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 10/7/2004 H8311-8312)
Enacted as Public Law 108-406
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11019)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11019)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 108-406.
Became Public Law No: 108-406.