Honoring the life and accomplishments of Althea Gibson, a pioneer who left an indelible mark on sports, breaking the color barrier in the sport of tennis in the 1950s and helping pave the way for future generations of black athletes.
2003-10-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning war crimes committed by Japan during World War II and the liability of Japanese companies to former prisoners-of-war used by such companies as slave labor during World War II.
2003-09-30: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should immediately communicate to the members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) cartel and non-OPEC countries that participate in the cartel of crude oil producing countries the position of the United States that urgent action must be taken to increase world crude oil supplies so as to achieve stable crude oil prices, and for other purposes.
2004-05-06: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Commending the marchers, expressing the belief that each individual has the right to manage his or her own fertility, recognizing that the expression of sexuality is a lifelong aspect of human development, trusting individuals to make responsible choices related to having children, supporting loving families in all of their relationship forms, and celebrating the March for Women's Lives in which individuals make their voices heard through collective pro-choice power.
2004-05-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Condemning ethnic violence in Kosovo.
2004-04-02: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Deploring the misuse of the International Court of Justice by a plurality of the United Nations General Assembly for a narrow political purpose.
2004-07-15: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Encouraging nonprofit organizations to increase the number of women and minorities on their governing boards and encouraging Americans to enrich their lives and serve their communities by volunteering to serve on the governing boards of nonprofit organizations.
2003-09-16: Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources.
Congratulating Lance Armstrong for winning the 2003 Tour de France.
2003-09-03: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Girl Scouts of the United States of America should be commended, on its 92d anniversary, for providing quality age-appropriate experiences that prepare girls to become the leaders of tomorrow and for raising issues important to girls.
2004-03-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Honoring the life of George Eastman and recognizing his contributions on the anniversary of his birth.
2004-07-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
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.
2003-10-08: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there is a critical need to increase awareness and education about hepatitis C.
2004-05-21: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week.
2004-05-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Congratulating the United States Geological Survey on its 125th Anniversary.
2004-10-06: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 240.
Recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of autism, supporting programs for increased research and improved treatment of autism, improving training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism, and for other purposes.
2004-05-05: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House Commission For Assisting Democratic Parliaments Resolution
2004-03-17: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution all physical and electronic records and documents in his possession related to any use of Federal agency resources in any task or action involving or relating to Members of the Texas Legislature in the period beginning May 11, 2003, and ending May 16, 2003, except information the disclosure of which would harm the national security interests of the United States.
2003-07-21: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 90.
Recognizing the contributions Lou Gehrig and his legacy have made in the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
2003-06-19: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 594) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.
2004-03-10: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Turner (TX). Petition No: 108-6. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/108/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis6.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures)
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.