Expressing the sense of Congress regarding additional steps to expedite the success of the United States in Iraq, and for other purposes.
2005-06-22: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the importance of Medicaid in the health care system of our Nation.
2005-07-21: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Commemorating the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923, urging the Government of the Republic of Turkey to acknowledge the culpability of its predecessor state, the Ottoman Empire, for the Armenian Genocide and engage in rapprochement with the Republic of Armenia and the Armenian people, and supporting the accession of Turkey to the European Union if Turkey meets certain criteria.
2005-09-15: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 11.
Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of Congress that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.
2005-06-22: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Recognizing the 57th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.
2005-05-24: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the community development block grant program should remain under the administration of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
2005-04-15: Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Requesting the President to issue a proclamation to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Constantino Brumidi.
2005-03-10: 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 Congress regarding the two-year anniversary of the human rights crackdown in Cuba.
2005-04-28: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Recognizing the historical significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo.
2005-06-08: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the murder of Emmett Till.
2005-04-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should grant a pardon to Marcus Mosiah Garvey to clear his name and affirm his innocence of crimes for which he was unjustly prosecuted and convicted.
2005-07-22: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1582)
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
2005-11-22: 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.
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.
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.
United States Intelligence Operations Reform bill
2004-11-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
To designate the United States courthouse at 300 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville, Florida, as the "John Milton Bryan Simpson United States Courthouse".
2004-07-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.