Estate Tax bill
2003-06-20: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 165.
Museum and Library Services Act of 2003
2003-09-25: Became Public Law No: 108-81.
Malpractice Liability bill
2003-03-21: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 49.
To congratulate Mojave Aerospace Ventures for winning the privately funded $10,000,000 Ansari X Prize and commend the X Prize Foundation for spurring this achievement.
2004-10-07: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
To disapprove under the Congressional Review Act the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, relating to revisions to payment policies under the Medicare physician fee schedule for calendar year 2003 and other items, published in the Federal Register on December 31, 2002 (vol. 67, page 79966).
2003-02-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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)
Condemning the abduction of Dylan Benwell from the United States and calling for his return.
2004-10-07: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting efforts to promote greater public awareness of effective runaway youth prevention programs and the need for safe and productive alternatives, resources, and supports for youth in high-risk situations.
2004-10-07: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
To encourage the People's Republic of China to fulfill its commitments under international trade agreements, support the United States manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms.
2003-11-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Girl Scouts of the United States of America should be commended, on its 92d anniversary, for providing quality age-appropriate experiences that prepare girls to become the leaders of tomorrow and for raising issues important to girls.
2004-03-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Congratulating the American Dental Association for sponsoring the second annual "Give Kids a Smile" program which emphasizes the need to improve access to dental care for children, and thanking dentists for volunteering their time to help provide needed dental care.
2004-10-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
2003-10-08: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Stating the agreement of the House of Representatives with the sentiment expressed by the Senate in Senate Resolution 281.
2004-01-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the importance of chemistry to our everyday lives and supporting the goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week.
2003-10-28: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members of the Armed Forces serving in combat zones in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom should cover all travel and transportation costs necessary to return members of the Armed Forces granted such leave to their homes located throughout the United States.
2003-10-01: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Congratulating Lutheran schools, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and congregations across the Nation for their ongoing contributions to education, and for other purposes.
2003-03-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring Erika Harold, Miss America 2003.
2003-03-11: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Recognizing the courage and sacrifice of those members of the United States Armed Forces who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and calling for a full accounting of the 1,902 members of the Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflict.
2003-02-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
Congratulating Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs for hitting 500 major league home runs.
2003-06-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.