Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.
2002-05-07: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E731)
Flag Desecration resolution
2001-07-19: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 92.
Israel Solidarity bill
2002-05-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the continuing service and commitment of the members of the National Guard and Reserve units activated in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
2001-11-16: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commending and urging increased support for organizations led by Afghan women that are providing substantial education, health, and relief services during a time of humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and in Afghan refugee areas in neighboring countries, and for the inclusion of women in any new government established in that nation.
2001-11-07: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Condemning bigotry and violence against Sikh Americans in the wake of terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001.
2001-11-27: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating the Fisk Jubilee Singers.
2001-08-03: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1539-1540)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the establishment of a Summer Emergency Blood Donor Season to encourage eligible donors in the United States to donate blood.
2001-09-05: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc., of Galesburg, Illinois, in its endeavor to erect a monument known as the National Railroad Hall of Fame.
2001-06-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.
Urging the President to continue to delay granting Mexico-domiciled motor carriers authority to operate in the United States beyond the commercial zone until the President certifies that such carriers are able and willing to comply with United States motor carrier safety, driver safety, vehicle safety, and environmental laws and regulations; that the United States is able to adequately enforce such laws and regulations at the United States-Mexico border and in each State; and that granting such operating authority will not endanger the health, safety, and welfare of United States citizens.
2001-08-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Law Officer Tribute resolution
2001-05-15: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
National Health Promotion Resolution of 2001
2001-04-16: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Strongly supporting the decision of the United States Government to offer and solicit cosponsorship for a resolution at the 57th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva, Switzerland, calling upon the People's Republic of China to end its human rights abuses in China and Tibet, and for other purposes.
2001-04-03: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the grave danger of domestic terrorism and the need for improved organization in the executive branch and Congress to deter, prevent, prepare for, and respond to the impending threat of domestic terrorism.
2001-02-21: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs and International Relations.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any portion of the Federal budget surplus attributable to the Department of Defense Military Retirement Fund should be used exclusively for the financing of the military retirement and survivor benefit programs of the Department of Defense.
2001-01-30: Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
To express the intention of the House of Representatives to fully fund The Federal Pell Grant Program.
2001-01-03: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Expressing the sense of the Congress in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
2002-10-17: Received in the Senate.
Recognizing the American Road and Transportation Builders Association for reaching its 100th Anniversary and for the many vital contributions of its members in the transportation construction industry to the American economy and quality of life through the multi-modal transportation infrastructure network its members have designed, built, and managed over the past century.
2002-09-10: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Recognizing the Republic of Turkey for its cooperation in the campaign against global terrorism, for its commitment of forces and assistance to Operation Enduring Freedom and subsequent missions in Afghanistan, and for initiating important economic reforms to build a stable and prosperous economy in Turkey.
2002-10-17: Received in the Senate.
Recognizing the heroism and courage displayed by airline flight attendants each day.
2002-10-04: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.