Honoring the legacy of Fred Rogers and his dedication to creating a more compassionate, kind, and loving world for children and adults.
2003-03-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Condemning the terrorist attacks in Mombasa, Kenya, which occurred on November 28, 2002.
2003-02-12: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Reaffirming support of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and anticipating the 15th anniversary of the enactment of the Genocide Convention Implementation Act of 1987 (the Proxmire Act) on November 4, 2003.
2003-05-27: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 50.
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.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued on the subject of autism awareness.
2003-02-07: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Honoring the life and faithful service of former Congressman Lucien E. Blackwell of Pennsylvania.
2003-04-01: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding several individuals who are being held as prisoners of conscience by the Chinese Government for their involvement in efforts to end the Chinese occupation of Tibet.
2004-02-03: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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 Congress with regard to providing humanitarian assistance to countries of the Caribbean devastated by Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne.
2004-10-05: Received in the Senate.
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.
Condemning the adoption of United Nations General Assembly Resolution ES-10/14 (December 8, 2003) which requests the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to render an advisory opinion concerning the international legal consequences arising from Israel's construction of a security fence in parts of the West Bank, and for other purposes.
2004-07-14: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5773)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a postage stamp should be issued in commemoration of Diwali, a festival celebrated by people of Indian origin.
2003-03-05: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Supporting the goals and ideals of the Day of Silence and encouraging units of local government, States, and school districts to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, teachers, and school employees from discrimination and harassment.
2004-04-30: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
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)
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding negotiating, in the United States-Thailand Free Trade Agreement, access to the United States automobile industry.
2004-03-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that rates of compensation for civilian employees of the United States should be adjusted at the same time, and in the same proportion, as are rates of compensation for members of the uniformed services.
2004-02-03: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Honoring the life and contributions of Yogi Bhajan, a leader of Sikhs, and expressing condolences to the Sikh community on his passing.
2004-11-16: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Affirming the support of Congress for preserving President Franklin D. Roosevelt's profile on the dime because of his innumerable contributions to and lasting impact on the Nation.
2003-12-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
International Human Rights Equality Resolution
2003-11-25: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2455-2456, E2457-2458)
Condemning the attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994 and expressing the concern of the United States regarding the continuing, decade-long delay in the resolution of this case.
2004-09-07: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.