Blind Empowerment Act of 2003
2003-04-01: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4632)
A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to phase out reduced price lunches and breakfasts by phasing in an increase in the income eligibility guidelines for free lunches and breakfasts.
2004-03-12: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2669)
A resolution designating November 7, 2004, as "National Native American Veterans Day" to honor the service of Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces and the contribution of Native Americans to the defense of the United States.
2004-10-11: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11311)
A resolution designating October 2004 as "Protecting Older Americans From Fraud Month".
2004-10-05: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10460; text as passed Senate: CR S10460)
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003
2003-06-11: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 1. Record Vote Number: 220. (text: CR S7700-7702)
Distance Education and Online Learning Act of 2003
2003-06-05: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7495)
Hepatitis C Epidemic Control and Prevention Act
2003-05-23: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7142-7144)
A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a study on the feasibility of designating the Trail of the Ancients as a national historic trail.
2003-05-06: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-47.
A resolution condemning the abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison, urging a full and complete investigation to ensure justice is served, and expressing support for all Americans serving nobly in Iraq.
2004-05-21: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 0. Record Vote Number: 86.
David Jayne Medicare Homebound Modernization Act of 2003
2003-03-11: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Indian School Construction Act
2003-03-11: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Tribal Government Amendments to the Homeland Security Act of 2002
2003-07-30: Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 108-312.
A bill to elevate the position of Director of the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health, and for other purposes.
2003-07-24: Executive Comment Requested from HHS.
Paleontological Resources Preservation Act
2003-07-24: Executive Comment Requested from Interior, USDA.
A bill to authorize the President to posthumously award a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Joseph A. De Laine in recognition of his contributions to the Nation.
2003-07-07: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act of 2003
2003-05-01: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5674-5675)
Federal Land Recreational Visitor Protection Act of 2004
2004-10-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and the Census.
A resolution commemorating the life of William V. Roth, Jr., former member of the United States Senate from the State of Delaware.
2004-01-20: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Community Development Homeownership Tax Credit Act
2003-04-10: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Paul Wellstone Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act of 2003
2003-02-27: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2972-2973)