Supporting the goals and ideas of Hispanic Engineering, Science, and Technology Week and recognizing the University of Texas-Pan American for its efforts to prepare Hispanic youth for careers in engineering, science, and technology.
2004-10-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Expressing profound sorrow on the occasion of the death of Irma Rangel.
2003-06-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2002
2002-12-17: Became Public Law No: 107-351.
To authorize additional appropriations for the United States Customs Service for personnel, technology, and infrastructure to expedite the flow of legal commercial and passenger traffic along the Southwest land border, and for other purposes.
2002-02-26: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E204)
Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 1999
2000-07-27: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Access to Excellence in Education for the 21st Century Act
1999-08-05: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
To redesignate the Federal facilities located at 2413 East Highway 83, and 2301 South International Boulevard, in Weslaco, Texas, as the "Kika de la Garza Subtropical Agricultural Research Center".
1997-11-08: For Further Action See H.R.2534.
Higher Education for the Twenty-First Century Act
1998-02-26: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H655)