Expressing the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court of the United States should act expeditiously to resolve the confusion and inconsistency in the Federal criminal justice system caused by its decision in Blakely v. Washington, and for other purposes.
2004-08-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that, as Congress recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, all Americans are encouraged to observe this anniversary with a commitment to continuing and building on the legacy of Brown.
2004-05-20: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to Rick Husband, William McCool, Michael Anderson, Kalpana Chawla, David Brown, Laurel Clark, and Ilan Ramon, all of whom died in the destruction of the space shuttle Columbia.
2003-02-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Expressing the deep concern of Congress regarding the failure of the Islamic Republic of Iran to adhere to its obligations under a safeguards agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency and the engagement by Iran in activities that appear to be designed to develop nuclear weapons.
2003-11-20: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Recognizing the importance of Western civilization.
2004-03-31: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1783)
To urge the President, on behalf of the United States, to present the Presidential Medal of Freedom to His Holiness, Pope John Paul II, in recognition of his significant, enduring, and historic contributions to the causes of freedom, human dignity, and peace and to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of His Holiness' inauguration of his ministry as Bishop of Rome and Supreme Pastor of the Catholic Church.
2003-11-20: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
To express support for the celebration in 2004 of the 150th anniversary of the Grand Excursion of 1854.
2003-03-27: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act
2010-12-16: Referred to House Budget
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to toll, during active-duty service abroad in the Armed Forces, the periods of time to file a petition and appear for an interview to remove the conditional basis for permanent resident status, and for other purposes.
2010-12-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Marine Sergeant Michael H. Ferschke, Jr. Memorial Act
2010-12-22: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
National Guard Border Enforcement Act
2010-10-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
Bankruptcy Technical Corrections Act of 2010
2010-12-22: Became Public Law No: 111-327.
To enact title 54, United States Code, "National Park System", as positive law.
2010-09-22: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
To strike certain provisions of Public Law 111-226 relating to Texas and the Education Jobs Fund.
2010-11-18: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
To award a congressional gold medal to Greg Mortenson, in recognition of his humanitarian work in Asia and elsewhere.
2010-08-10: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Protect Our Children Act of 2010
2010-09-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act
2010-07-29: Referred to House Ways and Means
Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Act of 2010
2010-09-29: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2010
2011-01-04: Became Public Law No: 111-364.
To extend the expenditure deadline for the social services block grant funds provided for recovery from Hurricanes Ike and Rita.
2010-07-20: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.