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.
Congratulating the Detroit Pistons on winning the 2004 National Basketball Association Championship.
2004-06-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congratulating charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the United States for their ongoing contributions to education, and for other purposes.
2004-05-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) should affirm its commitment to a policy of discouraging alcohol use among underage students by ending all alcohol advertising during radio and television broadcasts of collegiate sporting events.
2004-05-04: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2520-2521)
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.
Congratulating the United States Geological Survey on its 125th Anniversary.
2004-10-06: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 240.
Thanking C-SPAN for its service to the House of Representatives on the 25th anniversary of its first coverage of the proceedings of the House.
2004-03-16: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the anniversary of the accident that cost the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia their lives, and extending heartfelt sympathy to their families.
2004-02-03: 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.
Condemning the terrorist bombing attacks in Madrid that occurred on March 11, 2004.
2004-03-17: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Condemning bigotry and violence against Arab-Americans, Muslim-Americans, South Asian-Americans, and Sikh-Americans.
2003-10-07: 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.
To express the support and commitment of the U.S. House of Representatives for the troops serving to protect and defend the United States of America by encouraging actions to extend and protect their student financial aid for postsecondary education.
2003-04-07: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Commending Michigan State University President Peter McPherson for his service to his country and his significant contribution to the financial reconstruction of Iraq.
2003-11-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Commending Afghan women for their participation in Afghan government and civil society, encouraging the inclusion of Afghan women in the political and economic life of Afghanistan, and advocating the protection of the human rights of all Afghans, particularly women, in the Afghanistan Constitution.
2003-11-19: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities.
2003-11-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Encouraging The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) and Greece to continue negotiations to determine a mutually acceptable official name for the FYROM, and for other purposes.
2004-11-20: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Recognizing the 100th anniversary year of the founding of the Ford Motor Company, which has been a significant part of the social, economic, and cultural heritage of the United States and many other nations and a revolutionary industrial and global institution., and congratulating the Ford Motor Company for its achievements.
2003-05-21: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding several individuals who are being held as prisoners of conscience by the Chinese Government for their involvement in efforts to end the Chinese occupation of Tibet.
2004-02-03: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.