Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the 107th Congress should complete action on and present to the President, before September 30, 2002, legislation extending and strengthening the successful 1996 welfare reforms.
2002-09-19: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House that Congress should complete action on the Permanent Death Tax Repeal Act of 2002.
2002-09-19: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 158 (Roll no. 401). (text: CR H6393)
Pledge of Allegiance bill
2002-06-27: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Article I, section 10 of the United States Constitution should not be used to renew the interstate economic protectionism of our Nation's early history.
2001-09-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
Recognizing the importance of children in the United States and supporting the goals and ideas of American Youth Day.
2001-06-20: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the upcoming 100th anniversary of the 4-H Youth Development Program and commending such program for service to the youth of the world.
2001-05-01: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs should recognize board certifications from the American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc., for purposes of employment of physicians by the Veterans Health Administration.
2001-05-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the grave danger of domestic terrorism and the need for improved organization in the executive branch and Congress to deter, prevent, prepare for, and respond to the impending threat of domestic terrorism.
2001-02-21: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs and International Relations.
Congratulating the Prime Minister-elect of Israel, Ariel Sharon, calling for an end to violence in the Middle East, reaffirming the friendship between the Governments of the United States and Israel, and for other purposes.
2001-02-13: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Terrorist Attack Commemoration resolution
2002-09-11: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Community Role Models Week, and for other purposes.
2002-10-08: Received in the Senate.
Commending the District of Columbia National Guard, the National Guard Bureau, and the entire Department of Defense for the assistance provided to the United States Capitol Police and the entire Congressional community in response to the terrorist and anthrax attacks of September and October 2001.
2002-07-15: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Expressing the gratitude of the Congress for the service of the District of Columbia Army National Guard and the Capitol Police in protecting the Congress and increasing security around the Capitol complex.
2002-04-10: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the importance of organ, tissue, bone marrow, and blood donation and supporting National Donor Day.
2002-03-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Expressing solidarity with Israel in the fight against terrorism.
2001-12-06: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Expressing the profound sorrow of the Congress for the death and injuries suffered by first responders as they endeavored to save innocent people in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.
2001-10-31: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that, as a symbol of solidarity following the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, every United States citizen is encouraged to display the flag of the United States.
2001-09-14: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President and the Congress should save Social Security as soon as possible and vigorously safeguard Social Security surpluses, and that the President's Commission to Strengthen Social Security should recommend innovative ways to protect workers' financial commitment without benefit cuts or payroll tax increases.
2002-03-21: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E420-421)
Honoring the 19 United States servicemen who died in the terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers military housing compound in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, on June 25, 1996.
2002-07-15: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding housing affordability and ensuring a competitive North American market for softwood lumber.
2001-02-28: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.