Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding bone marrow failure diseases.
2005-07-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Acknowledging African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade in all of the Americas with an emphasis on descendants in Latin America and the Caribbean, recognizing the injustices suffered by these African descendants, and recommending that the United States and the international community work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
2006-11-17: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Recognizing the significance of African American women in the United States scientific community.
2005-04-27: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring former Representative Shirley Chisholm, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
2005-02-14: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Expressing the sense of Congress that W.E.B. DuBois should be recognized for his legacy of devotion civil rights and scholarly advancement, and as a defender of freedom.
2005-03-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
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.
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.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
2005-11-22: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen for their bravery in fighting for our freedom in World War II, and for their contribution in creating an integrated United States Air Force.
2005-05-10: 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.
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.
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.
Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act
2004-11-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require staff working with developmentally disabled individuals to call emergency services in the event of a life-threatening situation.
2004-10-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.
E-mail Privacy Act of 2004
2004-08-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
To direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue a rule banning children's toys containing mercury.
2004-07-13: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.