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.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a discretionary spending ledger and a mandatory spending ledger.
2003-09-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Legislative and Budget Process.
Supporting the construction by Israel of a security fence to prevent Palestinian terrorist attacks and condemning the decision by the United Nations General Assembly to request the International Court of Justice to render an opinion on the legality of the security fence.
2004-07-09: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5465-5466)
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Ray Charles, recognizing his contributions to the Nation, and extending condolences to his family on his death.
2004-06-23: Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 595.
Recognizing the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association for reaching its 100th Anniversary, and for the many vital contributions of its members to the Nation's economy and to improving the quality of life through the constantly expanding roles stone, sand, and gravel serve in the Nation's everyday life.
2003-11-05: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Condemning attacks on United States citizens by Palestinian terrorists, and for other purposes.
2003-03-26: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the Earth Liberation Front and ecological terrorism.
2003-05-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Expressing the sense of Congress concerning support to members of the United States Armed Forces and allied military forces engaged in the war on terrorism and the war with Iraq.
2003-04-07: Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
Expressing the sense of Congress that there should be established a National Truck Safety Month to raise public awareness about the contributions, responsibilities, and needs of truck drivers to make the Nation's highways safer.
2003-05-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the Blue Star Flag and the Gold Star.
2003-04-12: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding scleroderma.
2003-02-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Potomac River Protection Act of 2002
2002-10-03: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Expediting Project Delivery to Improve Transportation and the Environment Act
2002-10-08: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
To designate the Federal building located at Fifth and Richardson Avenues in Roswell, New Mexico, as the "Joe Skeen Federal Building".
2002-10-11: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 702.
Military Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2002
2002-10-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
To enhance the authorities of the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to reduce catastrophic wildfire threats to communities and the environment.
2002-09-17: Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Investor Protection, Market Stabilization, and Tax Fairness Restoration Act of 2002
2002-09-04: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Healthy Forests and Wildfire Risk Reduction Act of 2002
2002-10-31: House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 22, 2002.
National Forest Organizational Camp Fee Improvement Act of 2002
2002-10-15: Received in the Senate.
Energy and Science Research Investment Act of 2002
2002-08-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.