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.
To express the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal investment in programs that provide health care services to uninsured and low-income individuals in medically underserved areas should be increased to serve 20,000,000 individuals by 2006.
2003-03-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the man-made famine that occurred in Ukraine in 1932-1933.
2003-10-20: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Creating a select committee to investigate the effectiveness of the United States' intelligence structure to meet global threats.
2003-09-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and the House.
Recognizing the accomplishments of Ignacy Jan Paderewski as a musician, composer, statesman, and philanthropist and recognizing the 11th Anniversary of the return of his remains to Poland.
2003-06-12: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China immediately and unconditionally to release Dr. Yang Jianli, calling on the President of the United States to continue working on behalf of Dr. Yang Jianli for his release, and for other purposes.
2003-06-25: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the legacy of Fred Rogers and his dedication to creating a more compassionate, kind, and loving world for children and adults.
2003-03-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
2003-09-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and the House.
Recognizing the inauguration of President Roh Moo Hyun as a momentous moment for the people of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and an opportunity to broaden and deepen the friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Republic of Korea, and for other purposes.
2003-02-12: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Reaffirming unwavering commitment to the Taiwan Relations Act, and for other purposes.
2004-07-19: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Reaffirming support of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and anticipating the 15th anniversary of the enactment of the Genocide Convention Implementation Act of 1987 (the Proxmire Act) on November 4, 2003.
2003-05-27: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 50.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued on the subject of autism awareness.
2003-02-07: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Honoring the life and faithful service of former Congressman Lucien E. Blackwell of Pennsylvania.
2003-04-01: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Concerning the importance of the distribution of food in schools to hungry or malnourished children around the world.
2004-06-24: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Declaring genocide in Darfur, Sudan.
2004-09-07: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that, as Congress recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, all Americans are encouraged to observe this anniversary with a commitment to continuing and building on the legacy of Brown.
2004-05-20: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
A concurrent resolution expressing the concern of Congress over Iran's development of the means to produce nuclear weapons.
2004-09-07: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Condemning the adoption of United Nations General Assembly Resolution ES-10/14 (December 8, 2003) which requests the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to render an advisory opinion concerning the international legal consequences arising from Israel's construction of a security fence in parts of the West Bank, and for other purposes.
2004-07-14: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5773)
Urging passage of a resolution addressing human rights abuses in North Korea at the 59th session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, and calling on the Government of North Korea to respect and protect the human rights of its citizens.
2003-03-18: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congratulating the Messiah College men's soccer team for winning its second National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Soccer Championship.
2003-03-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.