Creating a select committee to investigate the abuses of detainees held in United States custody in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, or any operation within the Global War on Terrorism, in particular those abuses that have been documented by thousands of photographs and on video at Abu Ghraib prison.
2004-06-23: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 2003
2003-01-21: Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Museum and Library Services Act of 2003
2003-09-25: Became Public Law No: 108-81.
Honoring and congratulating Don Haskins on his 50 years of contributions to the game of basketball and his efforts in support of diversity in sports.
2004-03-29: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Expressing the sense of the Congress in recognition of the contributions of the seven Columbia astronauts by supporting establishment of a Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center.
2004-10-30: Became Public Law No: 108-391.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.
2003-05-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Conveying the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the families of the young women murdered in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico, and encouraging increased United States involvement in bringing an end to these crimes.
2003-11-23: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2440)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that prior to the conclusion of the first session of the One Hundred Eighth Congress the House should pass legislation that would create an independent commission or select House committee to investigate United States intelligence relating to Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2003-10-21: Referred to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Creation of the League of United Latin American Citizens.
2004-03-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Creation of the League of United Latin American Citizens.
2004-03-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
To express the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Communications Commission should not revise its media ownership rules without more extensive review and comment by the public.
2003-05-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Recognizing and honoring the firefighters and other public servants who responded to the October, 2003, historically devastating, outbreak of wildfires in Southern California.
2003-11-05: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals of the Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride.
2003-10-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the members of the Armed Forces of the United States called upon to engage in possible military action in Iraq.
2003-04-11: Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the U.S.-R.O.K (South Korea) Mutual Defense Treaty as a momentous occasion and as an excellent opportunity to reaffirm a mutual commitment and to continue to deepen cooperation and friendship between the United States and the Republic of Korea.
2003-10-01: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Expressing profound sorrow on the occasion of the death of Irma Rangel.
2003-06-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Urging the establishment and observation of a legal public holiday in honor of Cesar E. Chavez.
2004-03-31: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E496)
Reaffirming support of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and anticipating the 15th anniversary of the enactment of the Genocide Convention Implementation Act of 1987 (the Proxmire Act) on November 4, 2003.
2003-05-27: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 50.
Supporting the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of the events surrounding the restriction, exclusion, and internment of individuals and families during World War II.
2004-03-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that, as Congress recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, all Americans are encouraged to observe this anniversary with a commitment to continuing and building on the legacy of Brown.
2004-05-20: Message on Senate action sent to the House.