Urging the United Nations to establish a commission on the prevention of slavery, human trafficking, and exploitation.
2005-10-31: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2226)
India-Pakistan Peace Resolution
2005-05-18: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Recognizing and celebrating the life and accomplishments of the great African American jockey Jimmy "Wink" Winkfield and the significant contributions and excellence of other African American jockeys and trainers in the sport of horse racing and the history of the Kentucky Derby.
2005-05-05: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week.
2006-05-03: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
India-Pakistan Peace Resolution
2005-04-26: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Honoring Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
2005-04-13: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Honoring Johnnie Cochran, Jr. for his service to the Nation, and expressing condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and admirers on his death.
2005-05-05: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Amending rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives with regard to the procedures of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.
2005-04-26: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2534-2535)
Honoring the life and accomplishments of the late Ossie Davis.
2005-02-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Relating to the free election in Iraq held on January 30, 2005.
2005-02-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the public service of Archbishop Patrick Flores.
2005-02-09: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Congratulating the Detroit Shock for winning the 2006 Women's National Basketball Association Championship, and for other purposes.
2006-12-09: Received in the Senate.
Observing the one year anniversary of the date on which the Gulf Coast region was struck by Hurricane Katrina, acknowledging the significant deficiencies that still exist in the ability of cities in the Gulf Coast region to provide necessary social services and subsistence to their residents or to attract the return of many displaced residents, and reaffirming the commitment of Congress to assist in rebuilding the Gulf Coast region, improving the quality of life for all its residents, and ending poverty in America.
2006-07-31: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Congratulating The Professional Golfers' Association of America on its 90th anniversary and commending the members of The Professional Golfers' Association of America and The PGA Foundation for the charitable contributions they provide to the United States.
2006-11-13: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Recognizing the low presence of minorities in the financial services industry and minorities and women in upper level positions of management, and expressing the sense of the Congress that active measures should be taken to increase the demographic diversity of the financial services industry.
2006-07-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Honoring the members of the Armed Forces serving as health care professionals in Iraq and Afghanistan, and for other purposes.
2006-05-24: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Recognizing the accomplishments of the American Council of Young Political Leaders for providing 40 years of international exchange programs, increasing international dialogue, and enhancing global understanding, and commemorating its 40th anniversary.
2006-12-07: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Commending the people of the Republic of Haiti for holding democratic elections on February 7, 2006, and congratulating President-elect Rene Garcia Preval on his victory in these elections.
2006-03-29: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Calling upon the President to meet with a joint session of Congress to discuss the Government's plan for post-Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts.
2006-03-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Urging the President to issue a proclamation for the observance of an American Jewish History Month.
2006-02-14: Message on Senate action sent to the House.