Affirming the obligation and leadership of the United States to improve the lives of the 37,162,000 Americans living in poverty and the 15,600,000 of those who live in extreme poverty.
2005-09-07: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Honoring the life and work of Simon Wiesenthal and reaffirming the commitment of Congress to the fight against anti-Semitism and intolerance in all forms, in all forums, and in all nations.
2005-10-17: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Supporting the goals and ideals of a national day of prayer and remembrance for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and encouraging all Americans to observe that day.
2005-09-15: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Supporting the goal of eliminating suffering and death due to cancer by the year 2015.
2006-09-20: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Affirming the commitment and leadership of the United States to improve the lives of the world's 1.3 billion people living in extreme poverty and conditions of misery.
2005-05-26: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of Congress that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.
2005-06-22: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Supporting the goal of increased homeownership in the United States and recognizing the importance of homeownership programs, fair lending laws, and fair housing laws in achieving that goal.
2005-04-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of traumatic brain injury and support for the designation of a National Brain Injury Awareness Month.
2006-05-04: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of Las Vegas, Nevada.
2005-03-17: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to promote public awareness of Down syndrome.
2005-02-01: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Expressing the sense of Congress that there should be established a Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
2006-02-14: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
2005-11-22: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Recognizing the contributions of African-American basketball teams and players for their achievements, dedication, and contributions to the sport of basketball and to the Nation.
2005-12-22: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arthur "Jack" Johnson for the 1913 racially motivated conviction of Johnson, which diminished his athletic, cultural, and historic significance, and tarnished his reputation.
2005-03-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that schools in the United States should honor the contributions of individuals from the commonwealths, territories, and possessions of the United States by including such contributions in the teaching of United States history.
2005-02-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Recognizing the contributions of Jibreel Khazan (Ezell Blair, Jr.), David Richmond, Joseph McNeil, and Franklin McCain, the "Greensboro Four", to the civil rights movement.
2005-02-16: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Act to Save America's Forests
2004-11-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
United States Intelligence Operations Reform bill
2004-11-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
New United States Global HIV Prevention Strategy to Address the Needs of Women and Girls Act of 2004
2004-07-21: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6539-6540)
Textiles and Apparel China Safeguard Act
2004-09-16: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.