Recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of autism, supporting programs for increased research and improved treatment of autism, improving training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism, and for other purposes.
2004-05-05: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding rates of compensation for civilian employees and members of the uniformed services of the United States.
2004-03-31: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congratulating Rafael Palmeiro of the Texas Rangers for hitting 500 major league home runs and thanking him for being a role model for the Cuban American community, as well as for all Americans.
2003-09-10: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting responsible fatherhood and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day.
2004-06-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Department of Defense should continue to exercise its statutory authority to support the activities of the Boy Scouts of America, in particular the periodic national and world Boy Scout Jamborees.
2004-11-18: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the day civil rights organizers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner gave their lives in the struggle to guarantee the right to vote for every citizen of the United States and encouraging all Americans to observe the anniversary of the deaths of the 3 men by committing themselves to ensuring equal rights, equal opportunities, and equal justice for all people.
2004-06-22: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A concurrent resolution expressing the concern of Congress over Iran's development of the means to produce nuclear weapons.
2004-09-07: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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)
Recognizing the sacrifices of individuals working in Iraq under United States Government contracts, expressing sympathy to those individuals injured or taken captive in Iraq, and expressing condolences to the families of those individuals killed in Iraq.
2004-05-18: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Expressing the sense of Congress supporting vigorous enforcement of the Federal obscenity laws.
2003-10-27: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
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.
Supporting National Funeral Service Education Week.
2003-06-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Epilepsy Awareness Month" and urging funding for epilepsy research and service programs.
2003-06-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Commending Medgar Wiley Evers and his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams, for their lives and accomplishments.
2003-06-18: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.
Requesting the United States Government to take appropriate action to urge the Government of the People's Republic of China to provide for a fair resolution of the claims of United States citizens who hold Chinese Government bonds on which that Government has defaulted.
2003-02-27: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that States should require candidates for driver's licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in the proximity of a potentially visually impaired individual.
2004-06-23: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
SCHIP Full Funding Extension Act of 2008
2008-08-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
SEA Act of 2008
2008-10-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
National Conservation, Environment, and Energy Independence Act
2008-09-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.