Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act of 2007
2007-10-03: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
National Liberty Memorial Act
2008-03-06: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Condemning postelection violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis.
2008-06-19: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1 (Roll no. 430). (text: CR 6/18/2008 H5517-5518)
Calling for the full implementation of the Sudan Comprehensive Peace Agreement.
2007-12-19: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Honoring the dedication and hard work of Professor Eric Reeves on behalf of the people of Sudan.
2007-11-01: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Recognizing the importance of addressing the plight of Afro-Colombians.
2007-08-03: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Malaria Awareness Day.
2008-09-27: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the life and achievements of the late Dr. John Garang de Mabior and reaffirming the continued commitment of the House of Representatives to a just and lasting peace in the Republic of the Sudan.
2007-03-06: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring and recognizing the dedication and achievements of Thurgood Marshall on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
2008-07-17: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation.
2008-08-01: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya.
2008-02-08: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Expressing support for advancing vital United States interests through increased engagement in health programs that alleviate disease and poverty, and reduce premature death in developing nations, especially through programs that combat high levels of infectious disease, improve children's and women's health, decrease malnutrition, reduce unintended pregnancies, fight the spread of HIV/AIDS, encourage healthy behaviors, and strengthen health care capacity.
2007-11-06: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Supporting the goals and ideals of World Diabetes Day.
2007-11-14: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
To award posthumously a congressional gold medal to Thurgood Marshall.
2004-05-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
Hour of Pay for an Hour of Work Act of 2003
2003-10-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Ralph J. Bunche Scholarship Act
2003-10-06: Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
To designate the air traffic control tower at Newark International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, as the "William J. `Whitey' Conrad Air Traffic Control Tower".
2003-05-07: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Ending Polio in Our Time Act
2003-05-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Honoring and recognizing the achievements of Thurgood Marshall and encouraging Congress to award him the Congressional Gold Medal.
2004-03-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
Recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education.
2004-03-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.