A resolution welcoming His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama and recognizing his commitment to non-violence, human rights, freedom, and democracy.
2003-09-08: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11190)
A bill to require the Congressional Budget Office and the Joint Committee on Taxation to use dynamic economic modeling in addition to static economic modeling in the preparation of budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law.
2003-06-20: Committee on Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Financial Management, the Budget, and International Security.
Firearms Manufacturers Protection bill
2003-03-20: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4169)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums.
2003-03-13: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3742)
Class Action Fairness Act of 2003
2003-07-31: By Senator Hatch from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 108-123. Minority views filed.
HEALTH Act of 2003
2003-03-13: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 33.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the treatment of incentive stock options and employee stock purchase plans.
2003-01-23: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings.
2003-05-01: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2003
2003-01-13: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S233-234)
Border Infrastructure and Technology Modernization Act of 2003
2003-03-05: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3192-3193)
Northern Arizona National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2003
2003-09-11: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-196.
Commission on the Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies Act
2003-06-20: Committee on Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia.
Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax Act of 2003
2003-05-09: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 90.
Marriage resolution
2004-03-22: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2865)
A joint resolution expressing support for freedom in Hong Kong.
2003-06-27: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8864-8865)
A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Prime Minister Tony Blair.
2003-07-17: Became Public Law No: 108-60.
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families.
2004-09-28: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9863-9864; text as passed Senate: CR S9864; text of measure as introduced: CR S9818)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the dedication of the National World War II Memorial on May 29, 2004, in recognition of the duty, sacrifices, and valor of the members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served in World War II.
2004-05-21: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6063-6064; text as passed Senate: CR S6063-6064)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should not support the February 20, 2004, elections in Iran and that the United States should seek a genuine democratic government in Iran that will restore freedom to the Iranian people and will abandon terrorism.
2004-02-12: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1311)
Medical Malpractice Liability bill
2003-07-09: Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 48. Record Vote Number: 264. (consideration: CR S9083)