male 2003-01-07 Democrat 2004-12-09 2001-01-03 Democrat 2002-11-22 1999-01-06 Democrat 2000-12-15 2005-01-04 Democrat 2006-12-08 1997-01-07 Democrat 1998-12-19 1971-01-21 Democrat 1972-10-18 1973-01-03 Democrat 1974-12-20 1975-01-14 Democrat 1976-10-01 1977-01-04 Democrat 1978-10-15 1979-01-15 Democrat 1980-12-16 1981-01-05 Democrat 1982-12-23 1983-01-03 Democrat 1984-10-12 1985-01-03 Democrat 1986-10-18 1987-01-06 Democrat 1988-10-22 1989-01-03 Democrat 1990-10-28 1991-01-03 Democrat 1992-10-09 1993-01-05 Democrat 1994-12-01 1995-01-04 Democrat 1996-10-04 2007-01-04 Democrat 2009-01-03 2009-01-06 Democrat 2010-12-31 Roman Catholic Rep. Rangel Charles B. http://rangel.house.gov 1930-06-11 R000053 Charles Rangel Rep. Charles Rangel Person Politician Term H.R. 3369: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain Small Business Administration financing from the provisions of section 514 of such Code. (103rd Congress) H.R. 3369: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain Small Business Administration financing from the provisions of section 514 of such Code. H.J.Res. 236: Designating August 7, 1993, as "Drug Free Day". (103rd Congress) H.J.Res. 236: Designating August 7, 1993, as "Drug Free Day". H.R. 15: Enterprise Zone Community Development Act of 1993 (103rd Congress) H.R. 15: Enterprise Zone Community Development Act of 1993 H.J.Res. 323: Declaring May 19 a national holiday and day of prayer and remembrance honoring Malcolm X (Al Hajj Malik Al-Shabazz). (103rd Congress) H.J.Res. 323: Declaring May 19 a national holiday and day of prayer and remembrance honoring Malcolm X (Al Hajj Malik Al-Shabazz). H.R. 3277: Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 1993 (103rd Congress) H.R. 3277: Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 1993 H.R. 1908: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the tax treatment of cooperative housing corporations. (103rd Congress) H.R. 1908: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the tax treatment of cooperative housing corporations. H.R. 325: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the targeted jobs credit. (103rd Congress) H.R. 325: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the targeted jobs credit. H.R. 2229: Free Trade With Cuba Act (103rd Congress) H.R. 2229: Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 4561: To amend the Public Health Service Act and the Social Security Act to provide improved and expanded access to comprehensive primary health care and related services for medically underserved and vulnerable populations through the establishment of financial support for the development of community-based health networks and plans, to allow federally-assisted health centers to expand their capacity and develop and operate new sites to serve underserved and vulnerable populations, to provide certain financial and other protections for such networks, plans, and health centers, and to facilitate the involvement of, and payment to, entities serving underserved and vulnerable populations in the training and education of primary care health professionals. (103rd Congress) H.R. 4561: To amend the Public Health Service Act and the Social Security Act to provide improved and expanded access to comprehensive primary health care and related services for medically underserved and vulnerable populations through the establishment of financial support for the development of community-based health networks and plans, to allow federally-assisted health centers to expand their capacity and develop and operate new sites to serve underserved and vulnerable populations, to provide certain financial and other protections for such networks, plans, and health centers, and to facilitate the involvement of, and payment to, entities serving underserved and vulnerable populations in the training and education of primary care health professionals. H.J.Res. 64: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to decent and affordable housing. (103rd Congress) H.J.Res. 64: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to decent and affordable housing. H.R. 1942: To provide for a program established by a nongovernmental organization under which Haitian Americans would help the people of Haiti recover from the destruction caused by the coup of December 1991. (103rd Congress) H.R. 1942: To provide for a program established by a nongovernmental organization under which Haitian Americans would help the people of Haiti recover from the destruction caused by the coup of December 1991. H.Res. 20: To establish the Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control. (103rd Congress) H.Res. 20: To establish the Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control. H.J.Res. 348: Declaring April 10 as "Son-in-Law Day". (103rd Congress) H.J.Res. 348: Declaring April 10 as "Son-in-Law Day". H.R. 2992: To designate certain units of the National Park System as the Manhattan National Historical Park, and for other purposes. (103rd Congress) H.R. 2992: To designate certain units of the National Park System as the Manhattan National Historical Park, and for other purposes. H.R. 1585: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the standard mileage rate deduction for charitable use of passenger automobiles. (103rd Congress) H.R. 1585: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the standard mileage rate deduction for charitable use of passenger automobiles. H.Res. 479: Returning to the Senate the Senate amendments to the bill H.R. 4539. (103rd Congress) H.Res. 479: Returning to the Senate the Senate amendments to the bill H.R. 4539. H.R. 1150: To amend the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act with respect to the drug fentanyl. (103rd Congress) H.R. 1150: To amend the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act with respect to the drug fentanyl. H.R. 3074: Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program Extension Act of 1993 (103rd Congress) H.R. 3074: Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program Extension Act of 1993 H.R. 477: Customs Inspector Benefit Reform Act of 1993 (103rd Congress) H.R. 477: Customs Inspector Benefit Reform Act of 1993 H.R. 326: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the exclusion for amounts received under group legal services plans permanent. (103rd Congress) H.R. 326: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the exclusion for amounts received under group legal services plans permanent. H.R. 42: Low-Income Housing Credit bill (103rd Congress) H.R. 42: Low-Income Housing Credit bill H.R. 1943: Free Trade With Cuba Act (103rd Congress) H.R. 1943: Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 1837: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that low-income housing shall not be ineligible for the larger low-income housing credit by reason of assistance provided under the HOME Investment Partnerships Act, and for other purposes. (103rd Congress) H.R. 1837: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that low-income housing shall not be ineligible for the larger low-income housing credit by reason of assistance provided under the HOME Investment Partnerships Act, and for other purposes. H.Res. 129: To establish the Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control. (103rd Congress) H.Res. 129: To establish the Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control. H.Res. 170: Requesting the President to designate July 2, 1993, as "Thurgood Marshall Day". (103rd Congress) H.Res. 170: Requesting the President to designate July 2, 1993, as "Thurgood Marshall Day". H.R. 3747: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage economic development through the creation of additional empowerment zones and enterprise communities and to encourage the cleanup of contaminated brownfield sites. (104th Congress) H.R. 3747: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage economic development through the creation of additional empowerment zones and enterprise communities and to encourage the cleanup of contaminated brownfield sites. H.R. 3560: To designate the Federal building located at 290 Broadway in New York, New York, as the "Ronald H. Brown Federal Building". (104th Congress) H.R. 3560: To designate the Federal building located at 290 Broadway in New York, New York, as the "Ronald H. Brown Federal Building". H.R. 4268: Medicare Telemedicine and Medical Informatics Demonstration Act of 1996 (104th Congress) H.R. 4268: Medicare Telemedicine and Medical Informatics Demonstration Act of 1996 H.Res. 165: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Children are America's Greatest Assets. (104th Congress) H.Res. 165: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Children are America's Greatest Assets. H.R. 747: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the deduction of partnership investment expenses under the minimum tax. (104th Congress) H.R. 747: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the deduction of partnership investment expenses under the minimum tax. H.R. 3703: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the same insurance reserve treatment to financial guaranty insurance as applies to mortgage guaranty insurance, lease guaranty insurance, and tax-exempt bond insurance. (104th Congress) H.R. 3703: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the same insurance reserve treatment to financial guaranty insurance as applies to mortgage guaranty insurance, lease guaranty insurance, and tax-exempt bond insurance. H.R. 1414: Empowerment Zone Job Creation Act of 1995 (104th Congress) H.R. 1414: Empowerment Zone Job Creation Act of 1995 H.R. 616: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 1 Dollar Coin Act (104th Congress) H.R. 616: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 1 Dollar Coin Act H.R. 1254: To amend the Cuban Democracy Act of 1992 to limit provisions restricting trade in food and to terminate the denial of foreign tax credit with respect to Cuba. (104th Congress) H.R. 1254: To amend the Cuban Democracy Act of 1992 to limit provisions restricting trade in food and to terminate the denial of foreign tax credit with respect to Cuba. H.R. 883: Free Trade With Cuba Act (104th Congress) H.R. 883: Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 540: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the exclusion for amounts received under group legal services plans permanent. (104th Congress) H.R. 540: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the exclusion for amounts received under group legal services plans permanent. H.Res. 434: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Children are America's Greatest Assets. (104th Congress) H.Res. 434: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Children are America's Greatest Assets. H.R. 1264: Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 1995 (104th Congress) H.R. 1264: Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 1995 H.R. 617: To provide for a program established by a nongovernmental organization under which Haitian Americans would help the people of Haiti recover from the destruction caused by the coup of December 1991. (104th Congress) H.R. 617: To provide for a program established by a nongovernmental organization under which Haitian Americans would help the people of Haiti recover from the destruction caused by the coup of December 1991. H.Con.Res. 75: Expressing the sense of the Congress that Social Security should be maintained and protected. (104th Congress) H.Con.Res. 75: Expressing the sense of the Congress that Social Security should be maintained and protected. H.Con.Res. 78: Expressing the sense of the Congress that Social Security should be maintained and protected. (104th Congress) H.Con.Res. 78: Expressing the sense of the Congress that Social Security should be maintained and protected. H.R. 79: Thurgood Marshall Commemorative Coin Act (104th Congress) H.R. 79: Thurgood Marshall Commemorative Coin Act H.R. 1512: Education Opportunities Tax Act of 1997 (105th Congress) H.R. 1512: Education Opportunities Tax Act of 1997 H.R. 2701: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to carve out from payments to Medicare+Choice organizations amounts attributable to disproportionate share hospital payments and pay such amounts directly to those disproportionate share hospitals in which their enrollees receive care. (105th Congress) H.R. 2701: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to carve out from payments to Medicare+Choice organizations amounts attributable to disproportionate share hospital payments and pay such amounts directly to those disproportionate share hospitals in which their enrollees receive care. H.R. 3320: Public School Modernization Act of 1998 (105th Congress) H.R. 3320: Public School Modernization Act of 1998 H.R. 3207: To amend the Social Security Act to establish the Save Social Security First Reserve Fund into which the Secretary of the Treasury shall deposit budget surpluses pending Social Security reform. (105th Congress) H.R. 3207: To amend the Social Security Act to establish the Save Social Security First Reserve Fund into which the Secretary of the Treasury shall deposit budget surpluses pending Social Security reform. H.R. 4597: Save Social Security and Taxpayer Relief Act of 1998 (105th Congress) H.R. 4597: Save Social Security and Taxpayer Relief Act of 1998 H.R. 2375: To designate the headquarters building of the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, DC, as the Robert C. Weaver Federal Building. (105th Congress) H.R. 2375: To designate the headquarters building of the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, DC, as the Robert C. Weaver Federal Building. H.R. 850: To amend certain provisions of law concerning communications between government agencies and the Immigration and Naturalization Service. (105th Congress) H.R. 850: To amend certain provisions of law concerning communications between government agencies and the Immigration and Naturalization Service. H.Res. 140: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that "Sugar" Ray Robinson should be recognized for his athletic achievements and commitment to young people. (105th Congress) H.Res. 140: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that "Sugar" Ray Robinson should be recognized for his athletic achievements and commitment to young people. H.R. 2428: Internal Revenue Service Improvement Act of 1997 (105th Congress) H.R. 2428: Internal Revenue Service Improvement Act of 1997 H.Res. 300: Expressing Support for a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance. (105th Congress) H.Res. 300: Expressing Support for a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance. H.R. 4031: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore and make permanent the exclusion from gross income for amounts received under qualified group legal services plans. (105th Congress) H.R. 4031: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore and make permanent the exclusion from gross income for amounts received under qualified group legal services plans. H. Amd. 436: Amendment sought to increase the amount of qualified zone academy bonds which may be issued in order to promote the construction and rehabilitation of public schools; and would have deleted language authorizing educational individual retirement accounts to cover elementary and secondary education. H.R. 3483: To provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries. (105th Congress) H.R. 3483: To provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries. H. Amd. 914: Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to require that 100 percent of any Social Security Trust Fund surplus be transferred to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to be held in trust for the Social Security system. H.R. 3622: Empowerment Zone Enhancement Act of 1998 (105th Congress) H.R. 3622: Empowerment Zone Enhancement Act of 1998 H. Amd. 918: Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to retain the tax cuts contained in the committee reported bill, but provided that the tax cuts would not take effect until Congress enacted legislation to ensure the long-term solvency of Social Security. H.R. 2096: United States-Caribbean Basin Trade Enhancement Act (105th Congress) H.R. 2096: United States-Caribbean Basin Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 2031: Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 1997 (105th Congress) H.R. 2031: Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 1997 H.Res. 216: Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to Marcus Garvey. (105th Congress) H.Res. 216: Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to Marcus Garvey. H.R. 2962: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a wrap-around payment under the Medicare Program for community health center services to account for reductions in payments attributable to individuals covered under managed care plans. (105th Congress) H.R. 2962: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a wrap-around payment under the Medicare Program for community health center services to account for reductions in payments attributable to individuals covered under managed care plans. H.Res. 215: Recognizing the successful struggle of the people of Jamaica for their nation's independence. (105th Congress) H.Res. 215: Recognizing the successful struggle of the people of Jamaica for their nation's independence. H. Amd. 207: Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to increase HOPE scholarship credits; extend an income tax exclusion for employer provided educational assistance; authorize interest free bonds and loans for schools with students from poor families; provide tax credits for children of families who earn less than $60,000 per year; provide capital gains exclusions for the sale of a principal residence; allow a deductible capital gain loss when selling a residence; provide a special rate for the sale of farms, business assets, and real estate; create an additional exemption for estates that include a family owned business; extend expiring provisions of various tax credits; expand empowerment zones and enterprise zones; provide various tax credits and incentives including the deduction of remediation costs incurred with toxic waste cleanup and a welfare to work credit. H.Res. 183: Honoring the life of Betty Shabazz. (105th Congress) H.Res. 183: Honoring the life of Betty Shabazz. H.R. 3173: Free Trade with Cuba Act (105th Congress) H.R. 3173: Free Trade with Cuba Act H.J.Res. 73: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to a home. (105th Congress) H.J.Res. 73: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to a home. H.R. 29: To designate the Federal building located at 290 Broadway in New York, New York, as the "Ronald H. Brown Federal Building". (105th Congress) H.R. 29: To designate the Federal building located at 290 Broadway in New York, New York, as the "Ronald H. Brown Federal Building". H.R. 505: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage economic development through the creation of additional empowerment zones and enterprise communities and to encourage the cleanup of contaminated brownfield sites. (105th Congress) H.R. 505: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage economic development through the creation of additional empowerment zones and enterprise communities and to encourage the cleanup of contaminated brownfield sites. H.R. 5478: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire by donation suitable land to serve as the new location for the home of Alexander Hamilton, commonly known as the Hamilton Grange, and to authorize the relocation of the Hamilton Grange to the acquired land. (106th Congress) H.R. 5478: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire by donation suitable land to serve as the new location for the home of Alexander Hamilton, commonly known as the Hamilton Grange, and to authorize the relocation of the Hamilton Grange to the acquired land. H.R. 939: Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 1999 (106th Congress) H.R. 939: Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 1999 H.R. 1640: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore and make permanent the exclusion from gross income for amounts received under qualified group legal services plans. (106th Congress) H.R. 1640: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore and make permanent the exclusion from gross income for amounts received under qualified group legal services plans. H. Amd. 571: Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to provide approximately $89 billion in marriage penalty tax relief over a period of 10 years; and make the tax reduction contingent on certification that the Social Security trust fund will remain solvent until 2050, certification that the Medicare trust fund will remain solvent until 2030, and certification that the publicly held national debt is projected to be eliminated by 2013. H.R. 4239: Teaching Hospital Preservation Act of 2000 (106th Congress) H.R. 4239: Teaching Hospital Preservation Act of 2000 H.R. 4107: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of a program of coordinated lifestyle changes to reverse individuals at significant clinical risk for a heart attack under part B of the Medicare Program. (106th Congress) H.R. 4107: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of a program of coordinated lifestyle changes to reverse individuals at significant clinical risk for a heart attack under part B of the Medicare Program. H.R. 2713: New Markets Tax Credit Act of 1999 (106th Congress) H.R. 2713: New Markets Tax Credit Act of 1999 H.R. 5081: Child Protection/Alcohol and Drug Partnership Act of 2000 (106th Congress) H.R. 5081: Child Protection/Alcohol and Drug Partnership Act of 2000 H.Con.Res. 240: Elian Gonzalez bill (106th Congress) H.Con.Res. 240: Elian Gonzalez bill H.Res. 150: Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to Marcus Garvey. (106th Congress) H.Res. 150: Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to Marcus Garvey. H.R. 3917: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the penalty on the reimportation of tobacco products exported from the United States shall not apply in certain cases. (106th Congress) H.R. 3917: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the penalty on the reimportation of tobacco products exported from the United States shall not apply in certain cases. H.R. 1660: Public School Modernization Act of 1999 (106th Congress) H.R. 1660: Public School Modernization Act of 1999 H.R. 3874: Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2000 (106th Congress) H.R. 3874: Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2000 H.R. 5612: Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Beneficiary Protection Act of 2000 (106th Congress) H.R. 5612: Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Beneficiary Protection Act of 2000 H. Amd. 763: Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to increase the estate and gift taxes exemption for individuals to $1,100,000, from the current level of $675,000; raise the estate tax exclusion for small businesses by creating a $4 million exclusion per family for farms and closely held businesses; and provide a 20 percent across-the-board reduction to the estate and gift tax rates. H. Amd. 970: An amendment to insert a new title regarding trade and prohibitions on trade, between the United States and Cuba. H.R. 2365: To authorize the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy to enter into negotiations with representatives of the Government of Cuba to provide for increased cooperation between Cuba and the United States on drug interdiction efforts. (106th Congress) H.R. 2365: To authorize the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy to enter into negotiations with representatives of the Government of Cuba to provide for increased cooperation between Cuba and the United States on drug interdiction efforts. H.J.Res. 39: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to a home. (106th Congress) H.J.Res. 39: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to a home. H.R. 229: Free Trade With Cuba Act (106th Congress) H.R. 229: Free Trade With Cuba Act H.Res. 240: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1660) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the incentives for the construction and renovation of public schools and to provide tax incentives for corporations to participate in cooperative agreements with public schools in distressed areas. (106th Congress) H.Res. 240: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1660) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the incentives for the construction and renovation of public schools and to provide tax incentives for corporations to participate in cooperative agreements with public schools in distressed areas. H.R. 1236: To designate the headquarters building of the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, DC, as the Robert C. Weaver Federal Building. (106th Congress) H.R. 1236: To designate the headquarters building of the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, DC, as the Robert C. Weaver Federal Building. H.Res. 149: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that "Sugar" Ray Robinson should be recognized for his athletic achievements and commitment to young people. (106th Congress) H.Res. 149: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that "Sugar" Ray Robinson should be recognized for his athletic achievements and commitment to young people. H. Amd. 1023: Amendment sought to prohibit funds in the bill from being used to enforce the economic embargo of Cuba. H.R. 1821: To authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. in recognition of his outstanding and enduring contributions to the Nation. (106th Congress) H.R. 1821: To authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. in recognition of his outstanding and enduring contributions to the Nation. H.R. 3099: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent the continued use of renouncing United States citizenship as a device for avoiding United States taxes. (106th Congress) H.R. 3099: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent the continued use of renouncing United States citizenship as a device for avoiding United States taxes. H.R. 4856: United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2000 (106th Congress) H.R. 4856: United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2000 H.R. 230: Cuban Humanitarian Trade Act of 1999 (106th Congress) H.R. 230: Cuban Humanitarian Trade Act of 1999 H.R. 3403: Cooperative Housing Act of 1999 (106th Congress) H.R. 3403: Cooperative Housing Act of 1999 H.R. 2406: To reauthorize the Trade Adjustment Assistance program through fiscal year 2001. (106th Congress) H.R. 2406: To reauthorize the Trade Adjustment Assistance program through fiscal year 2001. H. Amd. 338: Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to provide $250 billion in tax cuts over 10 years, but restrict the reductions until legislation is enacted to ensure the solvency of Medicare and Social Security. H.R. 4957: To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to extend the legislative authority for the Black Patriots Foundation to establish a commemorative work. (106th Congress) H.R. 4957: To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to extend the legislative authority for the Black Patriots Foundation to establish a commemorative work. H.Con.Res. 141: Celebrating One America. (106th Congress) H.Con.Res. 141: Celebrating One America. H.R. 4372: Cultural Property Procedural Reform Act (106th Congress) H.R. 4372: Cultural Property Procedural Reform Act H.R. 1103: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to carve out from payments to Medicare+Choice organizations amounts attributable to disproportionate share hospital payments and pay such amounts directly to those disproportionate share hospitals in which their enrollees receive care. (106th Congress) H.R. 1103: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to carve out from payments to Medicare+Choice organizations amounts attributable to disproportionate share hospital payments and pay such amounts directly to those disproportionate share hospitals in which their enrollees receive care. H.Res. 117: Expressing Support for a National Week of Reflection and Tolernace. (106th Congress) H.Res. 117: Expressing Support for a National Week of Reflection and Tolernace. H.Res. 105: Recognizing and honoring Joe DiMaggio. (106th Congress) H.Res. 105: Recognizing and honoring Joe DiMaggio. H.Con.Res. 343: Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the importance of families eating together. (106th Congress) H.Con.Res. 343: Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the importance of families eating together. H. Amd. 979: Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to increase the standard deduction for joint returns so that it is equal to twice the standard deduction for single taxpayers; adjust the alternative minimum tax so that it would not disallow the full benefit of the increase in the standard deduction; increase the income level at which the earned income credit (EIC) begins to phase out and repeal the reduction in the EIC by the amount of the minimum tax. H.R. 4756: To direct the Archivist of the United States to transfer to the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture the master versions of the photographic works of Griffith J. Davis which are in the possession of the National Archives and Record Administration, and for other purposes. (106th Congress) H.R. 4756: To direct the Archivist of the United States to transfer to the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture the master versions of the photographic works of Griffith J. Davis which are in the possession of the National Archives and Record Administration, and for other purposes. H.R. 1709: To authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. in recognition of his outstanding and enduring contributions to the Nation. (106th Congress) H.R. 1709: To authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. in recognition of his outstanding and enduring contributions to the Nation. H.R. 2170: Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities Enhancement Act of 1999 (106th Congress) H.R. 2170: Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities Enhancement Act of 1999 H.R. 1785: Graduate Medical Education Payment Restoration Act (106th Congress) H.R. 1785: Graduate Medical Education Payment Restoration Act H.R. 5601: Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (106th Congress) H.R. 5601: Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 H.R. 5433: Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2000 (106th Congress) H.R. 5433: Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2000 H.R. 4470: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the excise tax on air transportation shall not apply to amounts paid for mileage credits for individuals residing outside the United States. (106th Congress) H.R. 4470: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the excise tax on air transportation shall not apply to amounts paid for mileage credits for individuals residing outside the United States. H.R. 2111: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the personal holding company tax. (106th Congress) H.R. 2111: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the personal holding company tax. H.R. 938: To designate the Federal building located at 290 Broadway in New York, New York, as the "Ronald H. Brown Federal Building". (106th Congress) H.R. 938: To designate the Federal building located at 290 Broadway in New York, New York, as the "Ronald H. Brown Federal Building". H.R. 1728: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the personal holding company tax. (107th Congress) H.R. 1728: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the personal holding company tax. H. Amd. 200: Amendment sought to specify that religious organizations receiving charitable choice program funding cannot discriminate in employment on the basis of religion or preempt state or local civil rights laws; prohibit instruction, worship, or proselytization at the same time and place as the government funded program; delete indirect assistance and tort liability reform provisions; and offset the cost of tax benefits by reducing the recent tax cut for the top income rate. H.R. 1196: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow State and local taxes to be deducted in computing the alternative minimum tax. (107th Congress) H.R. 1196: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow State and local taxes to be deducted in computing the alternative minimum tax. H.R. 797: Cuban Humanitarian Trade Act of 2001 (107th Congress) H.R. 797: Cuban Humanitarian Trade Act of 2001 H. Amd. 23: Amendment sought to create a new 12 percent tax rate (phased in through 2003, for the first $20,000 of taxable income); increase the earned income tax credit; create a standard deduction for married couples equal to twice the standard available to single individuals; and provide marriage penalty relief in the earned income credit and the rate reductions. H.Con.Res. 191: Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the importance of parents and children eating dinner together as a family. (107th Congress) H.Con.Res. 191: Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the importance of parents and children eating dinner together as a family. H.R. 5115: To suspend temporarily the duty on Polymenthylpentene (TPX). (107th Congress) H.R. 5115: To suspend temporarily the duty on Polymenthylpentene (TPX). H.R. 4445: To suspend temporarily the duty on leaf alcohol. (107th Congress) H.R. 4445: To suspend temporarily the duty on leaf alcohol. H.R. 1909: Child Protection/Alcohol and Drug Partnership Act of 2001 (107th Congress) H.R. 1909: Child Protection/Alcohol and Drug Partnership Act of 2001 H.R. 4861: Ex-Offenders Voting Rights Act of 2002 (107th Congress) H.R. 4861: Ex-Offenders Voting Rights Act of 2002 H.R. 4443: To suspend temporarily the duty on polytetramethylene ether glycol. (107th Congress) H.R. 4443: To suspend temporarily the duty on polytetramethylene ether glycol. H.R. 696: Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2001 (107th Congress) H.R. 696: Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2001 H.R. 1415: Tech Bond Initiative of 2001 (107th Congress) H.R. 1415: Tech Bond Initiative of 2001 H.R. 1788: Cooperative Housing Act of 2001 (107th Congress) H.R. 1788: Cooperative Housing Act of 2001 H.R. 3945: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 167 East 124th Street in New York, New York, as the "Tito Puente Post Office Building". (107th Congress) H.R. 3945: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 167 East 124th Street in New York, New York, as the "Tito Puente Post Office Building". H.R. 1122: To authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. in recognition of his outstanding and enduring contributions to the Nation. (107th Congress) H.R. 1122: To authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. in recognition of his outstanding and enduring contributions to the Nation. H.R. 3402: New York Recovery From Terrorism Act of 2001 (107th Congress) H.R. 3402: New York Recovery From Terrorism Act of 2001 H.Con.Res. 127: Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Roy Campanella, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. (107th Congress) H.Con.Res. 127: Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Roy Campanella, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. H. Amd. 25: Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to raise the exclusion from the estate tax to $2 million per person and $4 million per couple as of January 1, 2002 and gradually increase the exclusion so that it reaches $2.5 million per person and $5 million per couple for a total cost of $40 billion over ten years. H.R. 697: Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 2001 (107th Congress) H.R. 697: Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 2001 H. Amd. 8: Amendment sought to create a new 12 percent tax rate (phased in through 2003, for the first $20,000 of taxable income); increase the earned income tax credit; create a standard deduction for married couples equal to twice the standard available to single individuals; and provide marriage penalty relief in the earned income credit and the rate reductions. H. Amd. 276: Amendment prohibits funds in the bill from being used to enforce the requirement under the Housing Act of 1937 relating to community service. H.R. 2010: For the relief of Kadiatou Diallo, Laouratou Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, and Mamadou Bobo Diallo. (107th Congress) H.R. 2010: For the relief of Kadiatou Diallo, Laouratou Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, and Mamadou Bobo Diallo. H.R. 1414: Small Business Jobs Credit Act of 2001 (107th Congress) H.R. 1414: Small Business Jobs Credit Act of 2001 H.Con.Res. 182: Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. (107th Congress) H.Con.Res. 182: Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. H.Con.Res. 467: Expressing the sense of Congress that Lionel Hampton should be honored for his contributions to American music. (107th Congress) H.Con.Res. 467: Expressing the sense of Congress that Lionel Hampton should be honored for his contributions to American music. H. Amd. 380: Amendment in the nature of a substitute contained a number of provisions and sought to provide a rebate of $600 for joint filers ($500 for heads-of-household, $300 for single filers); extend for one year all tax provisions that expire this year; provide tax provisions to create $11 billion in interest-free financing for school construction and repair; and provides a one-year expansion of unemployment benefits that would provide up to an additional 26 weeks of benefits to those exhausting their rights to regular benefits. H.R. 2493: Public Housing Tenants Respect Act of 2001 (107th Congress) H.R. 2493: Public Housing Tenants Respect Act of 2001 H.J.Res. 21: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to a home. (107th Congress) H.J.Res. 21: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to a home. H.R. 1125: To redesignate the Federal building located at 1 Federal Plaza in New York, New York, as the "Ronald H. Brown Federal Building". (107th Congress) H.R. 1125: To redesignate the Federal building located at 1 Federal Plaza in New York, New York, as the "Ronald H. Brown Federal Building". H.R. 3622: Emergency Worker and Investor Protection Act of 2002 (107th Congress) H.R. 3622: Emergency Worker and Investor Protection Act of 2002 H.Res. 50: Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to Marcus Garvey. (107th Congress) H.Res. 50: Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to Marcus Garvey. H.R. 2841: To designate the building located at 1 Federal Plaza in New York, New York, as the "James L. Watson United States Court of International Trade Building". (107th Congress) H.R. 2841: To designate the building located at 1 Federal Plaza in New York, New York, as the "James L. Watson United States Court of International Trade Building". H.R. 1264: Tax Reduction Act of 2001 (107th Congress) H.R. 1264: Tax Reduction Act of 2001 H.Res. 95: Expressing the support for a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance. (107th Congress) H.Res. 95: Expressing the support for a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance. H.Res. 146: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1076) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the incentives for the construction and renovation of public schools. (107th Congress) H.Res. 146: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1076) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the incentives for the construction and renovation of public schools. H.R. 1123: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 153 East 110th Street in New York, New York, as the "Tito Puente Post Office Building". (107th Congress) H.R. 1123: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 153 East 110th Street in New York, New York, as the "Tito Puente Post Office Building". H.R. 796: United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2001 (107th Congress) H.R. 796: United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2001 H.R. 5491: Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002 (107th Congress) H.R. 5491: Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002 H.R. 1195: To expand the class of beneficiaries who may apply for adjustment of status under section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act by extending the deadline for classification petition and labor certification filings. (107th Congress) H.R. 1195: To expand the class of beneficiaries who may apply for adjustment of status under section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act by extending the deadline for classification petition and labor certification filings. H.Con.Res. 396: Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Tito Puente. (107th Congress) H.Con.Res. 396: Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Tito Puente. H.R. 4880: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent the continued use of renouncing United States citizenship as a device for avoiding United States taxes. (107th Congress) H.R. 4880: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent the continued use of renouncing United States citizenship as a device for avoiding United States taxes. H.Con.Res. 114: Expressing the Sense of the Congress with respect Paul Leroy Robeson. (107th Congress) H.Con.Res. 114: Expressing the Sense of the Congress with respect Paul Leroy Robeson. H.R. 3019: Comprehensive Trade Negotiating Authority Act of 2001 (107th Congress) H.R. 3019: Comprehensive Trade Negotiating Authority Act of 2001 H.Con.Res. 249: Providing for a joint session of Congress to be held in New York City, New York. (107th Congress) H.Con.Res. 249: Providing for a joint session of Congress to be held in New York City, New York. H.R. 5019: Medicare Rx Drug Benefit and Discount Act of 2002 (107th Congress) H.R. 5019: Medicare Rx Drug Benefit and Discount Act of 2002 H.Con.Res. 199: Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the national nutrition program for the elderly, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of its establishment. (107th Congress) H.Con.Res. 199: Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the national nutrition program for the elderly, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of its establishment. H.R. 1398: Tax Reduction Act of 2001 (107th Congress) H.R. 1398: Tax Reduction Act of 2001 H.Con.Res. 468: Honoring the Harlem Little League All-Stars for their performance in the 2002 Little League World Series baseball tournament. (107th Congress) H.Con.Res. 468: Honoring the Harlem Little League All-Stars for their performance in the 2002 Little League World Series baseball tournament. H.R. 4444: To suspend temporarily the duty on magnesium aluminum hydroxide carbonate hydrate. (107th Congress) H.R. 4444: To suspend temporarily the duty on magnesium aluminum hydroxide carbonate hydrate. H.Con.Res. 487: Authorizing the printing as a House document of a volume consisting of the transcripts of the ceremonial meeting of the House of Representatives and Senate in New York City on September 6, 2002, and a collection of statements by Members of the House of Representatives and Senate from the Congressional Record on the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. (107th Congress) H.Con.Res. 487: Authorizing the printing as a House document of a volume consisting of the transcripts of the ceremonial meeting of the House of Representatives and Senate in New York City on September 6, 2002, and a collection of statements by Members of the House of Representatives and Senate from the Congressional Record on the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. H.R. 5089: Unemployment Extension Act of 2002 (107th Congress) H.R. 5089: Unemployment Extension Act of 2002 H. Amd. 555: Amendment sought to prohibit use of funds in the bill to implement, administer, or enforce the economic embargo of Cuba. H. Amd. 242: Amendment sought to prohibit the use of funds in the bill to implement, administer, or enforce the economic embargo of Cuba. H.R. 1627: To redesignate the Federal building located at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, in the District of Columbia, and known as the Old Post Office Pavilion, as the "Paul Leroy Robeson Old Post Office Pavilion". (107th Congress) H.R. 1627: To redesignate the Federal building located at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, in the District of Columbia, and known as the Old Post Office Pavilion, as the "Paul Leroy Robeson Old Post Office Pavilion". H.R. 1124: To authorize the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy to enter into negotiations with representatives of the Government of Cuba to provide for increased cooperation between Cuba and the United States on drug interdiction efforts. (107th Congress) H.R. 1124: To authorize the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy to enter into negotiations with representatives of the Government of Cuba to provide for increased cooperation between Cuba and the United States on drug interdiction efforts. H.R. 798: Free Trade With Cuba Act (107th Congress) H.R. 798: Free Trade With Cuba Act H.Res. 126: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Sugar Ray Robinson should be recognized for his athletic achievements and commitment to young people. (107th Congress) H.Res. 126: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Sugar Ray Robinson should be recognized for his athletic achievements and commitment to young people. H.R. 1018: To designate the building located at 1 Federal Plaza in New York, New York, as the "James L. Watson United States Court of International Trade Building". (108th Congress) H.R. 1018: To designate the building located at 1 Federal Plaza in New York, New York, as the "James L. Watson United States Court of International Trade Building". H.J.Res. 47: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to a home. (108th Congress) H.J.Res. 47: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to a home. H. Amd. 772: An amendment to insert the following new section on page 166 after line 3: Sec. 647. None of the funds made available in this Act may be used to implement, administer, or enforce the economic embargo of Cuba, as defined in section 4(7) of the Cuban Liberty and Deomcratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-114), except that the foregoing limitation does not apply to the administration of a tax tariff. H.Con.Res. 475: Encouraging the International Olympic Committee to select New York City as the site of the 2012 Olympic Games. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 475: Encouraging the International Olympic Committee to select New York City as the site of the 2012 Olympic Games. H. Amd. 247: Amendment expands assistance to combat HIV/AIDS to 14 additional countries of the Caribbean region. H.Con.Res. 145: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Lena Horne should be recognized as one of the most popular performers of the 1940s and 1950s and for her outspoken opposition to racial and social injustice. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 145: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Lena Horne should be recognized as one of the most popular performers of the 1940s and 1950s and for her outspoken opposition to racial and social injustice. H.R. 1017: To authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. in recognition of his outstanding and enduring contributions to the Nation. (108th Congress) H.R. 1017: To authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. in recognition of his outstanding and enduring contributions to the Nation. H.Con.Res. 210: Honoring Army Specialist Shoshana Nyree Johnson, former prisoner of war in Iraq. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 210: Honoring Army Specialist Shoshana Nyree Johnson, former prisoner of war in Iraq. H.Con.Res. 67: Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Arthur Ashe, and that the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 67: Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Arthur Ashe, and that the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. H.Con.Res. 73: Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Roy Campanella, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 73: Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Roy Campanella, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. H.Con.Res. 72: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 72: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. H.Con.Res. 66: Expressing the sense of Congress that Shirley Chisholm should be recognized for her activism and groundbreaking achievements in politics during the civil rights era, and for her efforts to reform the Nation's political system and legislatures so that they better represent the needs of a greater number of Americans. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 66: Expressing the sense of Congress that Shirley Chisholm should be recognized for her activism and groundbreaking achievements in politics during the civil rights era, and for her efforts to reform the Nation's political system and legislatures so that they better represent the needs of a greater number of Americans. H.R. 2887: Riayan Tejeda Memorial Act of 2003 (108th Congress) H.R. 2887: Riayan Tejeda Memorial Act of 2003 H.Res. 114: Honoring the life of Betty Shabazz. (108th Congress) H.Res. 114: Honoring the life of Betty Shabazz. H.R. 1661: Taxpayer and Fairness Protection Act of 2003 (108th Congress) H.R. 1661: Taxpayer and Fairness Protection Act of 2003 H.R. 4633: To award a congressional gold medal to Ray Charles in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation. (108th Congress) H.R. 4633: To award a congressional gold medal to Ray Charles in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation. H.R. 1433: Ex-Offenders Voting Rights Act of 2003 (108th Congress) H.R. 1433: Ex-Offenders Voting Rights Act of 2003 H.Con.Res. 69: Expressing the sense of Congress that Althea Gibson should be recognized for her ground breaking achievements in athletics and her commitment to ending racial discrimination and prejudice within the world of sports. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 69: Expressing the sense of Congress that Althea Gibson should be recognized for her ground breaking achievements in athletics and her commitment to ending racial discrimination and prejudice within the world of sports. H.Res. 162: Expressing support for a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance. (108th Congress) H.Res. 162: Expressing support for a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance. H.Con.Res. 144: Expressing the sense of Congress that Dinah Washington should be recognized for her achievements as one of the most talented vocalists in American popular music history. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 144: Expressing the sense of Congress that Dinah Washington should be recognized for her achievements as one of the most talented vocalists in American popular music history. H.R. 3735: For the relief of Kadiatou Diallo, Laouratou Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, Mamadou Bobo Diallo, Mamadou Pathe Diallo, Fatoumata Traore Diallo, Sankarela Diallo, and Marliatou Bah. (108th Congress) H.R. 3735: For the relief of Kadiatou Diallo, Laouratou Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, Mamadou Bobo Diallo, Mamadou Pathe Diallo, Fatoumata Traore Diallo, Sankarela Diallo, and Marliatou Bah. H.R. 1702: To designate the Federal building which is to be constructed at 799 First Avenue in New York, New York, as the "Ronald H. Brown United States Mission to the United Nations Building". (108th Congress) H.R. 1702: To designate the Federal building which is to be constructed at 799 First Avenue in New York, New York, as the "Ronald H. Brown United States Mission to the United Nations Building". H.R. 4707: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. (108th Congress) H.R. 4707: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. H. Amd. 197: Amendment sought to provide prescription drug coverage for all Medicare beneficiaries, enhance Medicare+Choice plans, include payments for oncology providers and related cancer drug therapy programs; improve rural health delivery; and implement various provisions dealing with Medicare Parts A and B, Medicaid, regulatory reduction and the reimportation of prescription drugs. H.R. 1894: To prohibit the implementation of discriminatory precertification requirements for the earned income tax credit. (108th Congress) H.R. 1894: To prohibit the implementation of discriminatory precertification requirements for the earned income tax credit. H.Con.Res. 47: Acknowledging African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade in all of the Americas with an emphasis on those descendants in Latin America and the Caribbean, recognizing the injustices suffered by these African descendants, and recommending that the United States and the international community work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 47: Acknowledging African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade in all of the Americas with an emphasis on those descendants in Latin America and the Caribbean, recognizing the injustices suffered by these African descendants, and recommending that the United States and the international community work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean. H.Con.Res. 384: Calling for the removal of all restrictions from the public, the press, and military families in mourning that would prohibit their presence at the arrival at military installations in the United States or overseas of the remains of the Nation's fallen heroes, the members of the Armed Forces who have died in Iraq or Afghanistan, with the assurance that family requests for privacy will be respected. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 384: Calling for the removal of all restrictions from the public, the press, and military families in mourning that would prohibit their presence at the arrival at military installations in the United States or overseas of the remains of the Nation's fallen heroes, the members of the Armed Forces who have died in Iraq or Afghanistan, with the assurance that family requests for privacy will be respected. H.R. 1652: Unemployment Benefits Extension Act (108th Congress) H.R. 1652: Unemployment Benefits Extension Act H.Con.Res. 65: Expressing the sense of Congress that Madame C. J. Walker should be recognized for her achievements in business, her inventions, and her commitment to the African-American community. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 65: Expressing the sense of Congress that Madame C. J. Walker should be recognized for her achievements in business, her inventions, and her commitment to the African-American community. H.R. 2494: United States-Cuba Trademark Protection Act of 2003 (108th Congress) H.R. 2494: United States-Cuba Trademark Protection Act of 2003 H.R. 2156: To provide for a temporary increase in the public debt limit. (108th Congress) H.R. 2156: To provide for a temporary increase in the public debt limit. H.R. 717: America's Better Classroom Act of 2003 (108th Congress) H.R. 717: America's Better Classroom Act of 2003 H. Amd. 521: Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to make marriage penalty relief permanent; adjust the alternative minimum tax; increase the value of the Earned Income Tax Credit; and offset the cost of the bill by adjusting the tax rate for married couples making over a million dollars a year. H.Res. 538: Honoring Dick Brown: New York's greatest ambassador to Washington. (108th Congress) H.Res. 538: Honoring Dick Brown: New York's greatest ambassador to Washington. H.R. 3568: Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act (108th Congress) H.R. 3568: Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act H.R. 1432: To authorize the Secretary of State to enter into negotiations with representatives of the Government of Cuba to establish cooperation between the United States and Cuba on illicit narcotics control efforts. (108th Congress) H.R. 1432: To authorize the Secretary of State to enter into negotiations with representatives of the Government of Cuba to establish cooperation between the United States and Cuba on illicit narcotics control efforts. H.R. 436: War Should Involve Shared Sacrifice Act of 2003 (108th Congress) H.R. 436: War Should Involve Shared Sacrifice Act of 2003 H.Con.Res. 71: Recognizing the importance of Ralph Bunche as one of the great leaders of the United States, the first African-American Nobel Peace Prize winner, an accomplished scholar, a distinguished diplomat, and a tireless campaigner of civil rights for people throughout the world. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 71: Recognizing the importance of Ralph Bunche as one of the great leaders of the United States, the first African-American Nobel Peace Prize winner, an accomplished scholar, a distinguished diplomat, and a tireless campaigner of civil rights for people throughout the world. H.Con.Res. 64: Expressing the sense of Congress that Zora Neale Hurston should be recognized for her achievements as a novelist and anthropologist, and for her contributions to the Harlem Renaissance movement. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 64: Expressing the sense of Congress that Zora Neale Hurston should be recognized for her achievements as a novelist and anthropologist, and for her contributions to the Harlem Renaissance movement. H.R. 5414: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the foreign tax credit and the benefits of deferral to companies doing business in Sudan until the Government of Sudan takes demonstrable steps to end genocide in Sudan. (108th Congress) H.R. 5414: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the foreign tax credit and the benefits of deferral to companies doing business in Sudan until the Government of Sudan takes demonstrable steps to end genocide in Sudan. H.Res. 629: Impeaching Donald Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense. (108th Congress) H.Res. 629: Impeaching Donald Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense. H.Con.Res. 323: Urging the President to immediately request the resignation of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 323: Urging the President to immediately request the resignation of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. H.Con.Res. 484: Expressing the sense of Congress that the Honorable Percy Sutton be recognized as primarily responsible for the rebirth of the legendary Apollo Theatre of Harlem and as a trailblazer in business, politics, telecommunications, and law. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 484: Expressing the sense of Congress that the Honorable Percy Sutton be recognized as primarily responsible for the rebirth of the legendary Apollo Theatre of Harlem and as a trailblazer in business, politics, telecommunications, and law. H.Con.Res. 62: Expressing the sense of Congress that Katherine Dunham should be recognized for her groundbreaking achievements in dance, theater, music, and education, as well as for her work as an activist striving for racial equality throughout the world. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 62: Expressing the sense of Congress that Katherine Dunham should be recognized for her groundbreaking achievements in dance, theater, music, and education, as well as for her work as an activist striving for racial equality throughout the world. H.R. 1549: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore and make permanent the exclusion from gross income for amounts received under qualified group legal services plans and to increase the maximum amount of the exclusion. (108th Congress) H.R. 1549: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore and make permanent the exclusion from gross income for amounts received under qualified group legal services plans and to increase the maximum amount of the exclusion. H.R. 1015: Thurgood Marshall Commemorative Coin Act (108th Congress) H.R. 1015: Thurgood Marshall Commemorative Coin Act H.R. 3827: Job Protection Act of 2004 (108th Congress) H.R. 3827: Job Protection Act of 2004 H.R. 1224: To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. (108th Congress) H.R. 1224: To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. H.R. 4120: To amend the Trade Act of 1974 regarding identifying trade expansion priorities. (108th Congress) H.R. 4120: To amend the Trade Act of 1974 regarding identifying trade expansion priorities. H.R. 621: To amend the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 to prohibit discrimination in the rental of housing to members of the Armed Forces. (108th Congress) H.R. 621: To amend the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 to prohibit discrimination in the rental of housing to members of the Armed Forces. H.Con.Res. 297: Expressing the sense of Congress that Romare Howard Bearden should be recognized as one of the preeminent artists of the 20th century for his artistic genius and visual creativity in the depiction of the complexity and richness of African American life in the United States. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 297: Expressing the sense of Congress that Romare Howard Bearden should be recognized as one of the preeminent artists of the 20th century for his artistic genius and visual creativity in the depiction of the complexity and richness of African American life in the United States. H.R. 2286: Working Families Tax Credit Act of 2003 (108th Congress) H.R. 2286: Working Families Tax Credit Act of 2003 H.Con.Res. 63: Expressing the sense of Congress that Lionel Hampton should be honored for his contributions to American music. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 63: Expressing the sense of Congress that Lionel Hampton should be honored for his contributions to American music. H.R. 3503: Civilian Volunteer Service Reserve Act (108th Congress) H.R. 3503: Civilian Volunteer Service Reserve Act H.Res. 518: Recognizing the efforts of the American Dental Association and the Nation's dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and thousands of volunteers to improve the dental health of disadvantaged children. (108th Congress) H.Res. 518: Recognizing the efforts of the American Dental Association and the Nation's dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and thousands of volunteers to improve the dental health of disadvantaged children. H.R. 17: Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 2003 (108th Congress) H.R. 17: Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 2003 H.Con.Res. 346: Commemorating the tenth anniversary of the first democratic elections held in South Africa, recognizing the historical significance of the momentous event, and honoring the South Africans who dedicated their lives to promoting and championing democracy. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 346: Commemorating the tenth anniversary of the first democratic elections held in South Africa, recognizing the historical significance of the momentous event, and honoring the South Africans who dedicated their lives to promoting and championing democracy. H.R. 4171: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that soldiers serving in a combat zone do not lose eligibility for the refundable child tax credit by reason of receiving nontaxable combat pay. (108th Congress) H.R. 4171: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that soldiers serving in a combat zone do not lose eligibility for the refundable child tax credit by reason of receiving nontaxable combat pay. H.Res. 776: Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to estimates and analyses of the cost of the Medicare prescription drug legislation. (108th Congress) H.Res. 776: Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to estimates and analyses of the cost of the Medicare prescription drug legislation. H.R. 1439: For the relief of Kadiatou Diallo, Laouratou Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, and Mamadou Bobo Diallo. (108th Congress) H.R. 1439: For the relief of Kadiatou Diallo, Laouratou Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, and Mamadou Bobo Diallo. H.R. 1199: Medicare Rx Drug Benefit and Discount Act of 2003 (108th Congress) H.R. 1199: Medicare Rx Drug Benefit and Discount Act of 2003 H.R. 2604: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. (108th Congress) H.R. 2604: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. H.R. 1701: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 167 East 124th Street in New York, New York, as the "Tito Puente Post Office Building". (108th Congress) H.R. 1701: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 167 East 124th Street in New York, New York, as the "Tito Puente Post Office Building". H.Con.Res. 68: Expressing the sense of Congress that Dorothy I. Height should be recognized for her achievements as a civil rights leader, dedicated activist working to fight racial and social prejudice, and for her lifetime commitment to improving the opportunities available to the most vulnerable in society. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 68: Expressing the sense of Congress that Dorothy I. Height should be recognized for her achievements as a civil rights leader, dedicated activist working to fight racial and social prejudice, and for her lifetime commitment to improving the opportunities available to the most vulnerable in society. H.Con.Res. 74: Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to Marcus Garvey. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 74: Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to Marcus Garvey. H.R. 4046: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 555 West 180th Street in New York, New York, as the 'Sergeant Riayan A. Tejeda Post Office'. (108th Congress) H.R. 4046: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 555 West 180th Street in New York, New York, as the 'Sergeant Riayan A. Tejeda Post Office'. H.R. 3244: Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act (108th Congress) H.R. 3244: Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act H.R. 1431: Public Housing Tenants Respect Act of 2003 (108th Congress) H.R. 1431: Public Housing Tenants Respect Act of 2003 H.Con.Res. 70: Expressing the sense of Congress that the anniversary of the birth of Malcom X should be observed as a day of prayer, remembrance, and reflection on the life of Malcolm X. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 70: Expressing the sense of Congress that the anniversary of the birth of Malcom X should be observed as a day of prayer, remembrance, and reflection on the life of Malcolm X. H.Res. 115: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Sugar Ray Robinson should be recognized for his athletic achievements and commitment to young people. (108th Congress) H.Res. 115: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Sugar Ray Robinson should be recognized for his athletic achievements and commitment to young people. H.R. 1016: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 1 Dollar Coin Act (108th Congress) H.R. 1016: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 1 Dollar Coin Act H.Con.Res. 75: Expressing the sense of Congress that Arthur Schomburg should be recognized for his leadership and contributions in documenting, recording, and researching the historical contributions to society of peoples of African descent and for his efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States. (108th Congress) H.Con.Res. 75: Expressing the sense of Congress that Arthur Schomburg should be recognized for his leadership and contributions in documenting, recording, and researching the historical contributions to society of peoples of African descent and for his efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States. H.R. 1435: Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 2003 (108th Congress) H.R. 1435: Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 2003 H.Res. 116: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that A. Philip Randolph should be recognized for his lifelong leadership and work to end discrimination and secure equal employment and labor opportunities for all Americans. (108th Congress) H.Res. 116: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that A. Philip Randolph should be recognized for his lifelong leadership and work to end discrimination and secure equal employment and labor opportunities for all Americans. H.R. 2046: Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax Act of 2003 (108th Congress) H.R. 2046: Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax Act of 2003 H.R. 1434: Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2003 (108th Congress) H.R. 1434: Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2003 H.R. 163: Universal National Service Act of 2003 (108th Congress) H.R. 163: Universal National Service Act of 2003 H.R. 4708: Relief for Working Family Victims of Hurricane Katrina Act of 2006 (109th Congress) H.R. 4708: Relief for Working Family Victims of Hurricane Katrina Act of 2006 H.R. 1018: Public Housing Tenants Respect Act of 2005 (109th Congress) H.R. 1018: Public Housing Tenants Respect Act of 2005 H.Res. 859: Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham and extending condolences to her family on her death. (109th Congress) H.Res. 859: Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham and extending condolences to her family on her death. H.Con.Res. 115: Expressing the sense of Congress that Romare Howard Bearden should be recognized as one of the preeminent artists of the 20th century for his artistic genius and visual creativity in the depiction of the complexity and richness of African American life in the United States. (109th Congress) H.Con.Res. 115: Expressing the sense of Congress that Romare Howard Bearden should be recognized as one of the preeminent artists of the 20th century for his artistic genius and visual creativity in the depiction of the complexity and richness of African American life in the United States. H.Res. 179: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that A. Philip Randolph should be recognized for his lifelong leadership and work to end discrimination and secure equal employment and labor opportunities for all Americans. (109th Congress) H.Res. 179: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that A. Philip Randolph should be recognized for his lifelong leadership and work to end discrimination and secure equal employment and labor opportunities for all Americans. H.R. 677: For the relief of Kadiatou Diallo, Laouratou Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, Mamadou Bobo Diallo, Mamadou Pathe Diallo, Fatoumata Traore Diallo, Sankarela Diallo, and Marliatou Bah. (109th Congress) H.R. 677: For the relief of Kadiatou Diallo, Laouratou Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, Mamadou Bobo Diallo, Mamadou Pathe Diallo, Fatoumata Traore Diallo, Sankarela Diallo, and Marliatou Bah. H.Con.Res. 203: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should work expand membership in the Agreement on Government Procurement of the World Trade Organization and should urge the People's Republic of China to enter into immediate negotiations to join that agreement, and for other purposes. (109th Congress) H.Con.Res. 203: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should work expand membership in the Agreement on Government Procurement of the World Trade Organization and should urge the People's Republic of China to enter into immediate negotiations to join that agreement, and for other purposes. H.R. 1857: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on polytetramethylene ether glycol. (109th Congress) H.R. 1857: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on polytetramethylene ether glycol. H.R. 662: Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2005 (109th Congress) H.R. 662: Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2005 H.R. 2724: Civilian Volunteer Service Reserve Act (109th Congress) H.R. 2724: Civilian Volunteer Service Reserve Act H.Con.Res. 117: Expressing the sense of Congress that Zora Neale Hurston should be recognized for her achievements as a novelist and anthropologist, and for her contributions to the Harlem Renaissance movement. (109th Congress) H.Con.Res. 117: Expressing the sense of Congress that Zora Neale Hurston should be recognized for her achievements as a novelist and anthropologist, and for her contributions to the Harlem Renaissance movement. H. Amd. 1050: Amendment information not available. H.Res. 847: Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham and extending condolences to her family on her death. (109th Congress) H.Res. 847: Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham and extending condolences to her family on her death. H.R. 1855: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on magnesium aluminum hydroxide carbonate hydrate. (109th Congress) H.R. 1855: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on magnesium aluminum hydroxide carbonate hydrate. H.R. 660: Ossie Davis Congressional Gold Medal Act (109th Congress) H.R. 660: Ossie Davis Congressional Gold Medal Act H.R. 1433: Thurgood Marshall Commemorative Coin Act (109th Congress) H.R. 1433: Thurgood Marshall Commemorative Coin Act H.Con.Res. 60: Acknowledging African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade in all of the Americas with an emphasis on descendants in Latin America and the Caribbean, recognizing the injustices suffered by these African descendants, and recommending that the United States and the international community work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean. (109th Congress) H.Con.Res. 60: Acknowledging African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade in all of the Americas with an emphasis on descendants in Latin America and the Caribbean, recognizing the injustices suffered by these African descendants, and recommending that the United States and the international community work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean. H.Res. 176: Honoring Dick Brown: New York's greatest ambassador to Washington. (109th Congress) H.Res. 176: Honoring Dick Brown: New York's greatest ambassador to Washington. H.R. 5741: To amend section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the deadline for classification petition and labor certification filings. (109th Congress) H.R. 5741: To amend section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the deadline for classification petition and labor certification filings. H.R. 661: Riayan Tejeda Memorial Act of 2005 (109th Congress) H.R. 661: Riayan Tejeda Memorial Act of 2005 H. Amd. 424: An amendment to prohibit the use of funds from being made available to implement, administer, or enforce the economic embargo of Cuba, except that the foregoing limitation does not apply to the administration of a tax or tariff. H.Res. 497: Recognizing and honoring the life and achievements of Constance Baker Motley, a judge for the United States District Court, Southern District of New York. (109th Congress) H.Res. 497: Recognizing and honoring the life and achievements of Constance Baker Motley, a judge for the United States District Court, Southern District of New York. H.R. 1858: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on cis-3-Hexen-1-ol. (109th Congress) H.R. 1858: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on cis-3-Hexen-1-ol. H.R. 1742: America's Better Classroom Act of 2005 (109th Congress) H.R. 1742: America's Better Classroom Act of 2005 H.R. 6076: Emergency Trade Program Extension Act of 2006 (109th Congress) H.R. 6076: Emergency Trade Program Extension Act of 2006 H.R. 1432: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., $1 Coin Act (109th Congress) H.R. 1432: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., $1 Coin Act H.R. 1472: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 167 East 124th Street in New York, New York, as the "Tito Puente Post Office Building". (109th Congress) H.R. 1472: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 167 East 124th Street in New York, New York, as the "Tito Puente Post Office Building". H.R. 2128: To suspend temporarily the duty on cosmetic bags with a flexible outer surface of reinforced or laminated polyvinyl chloride (PVC). (109th Congress) H.R. 2128: To suspend temporarily the duty on cosmetic bags with a flexible outer surface of reinforced or laminated polyvinyl chloride (PVC). H.R. 5069: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to hire additional full-time non-supervisory import specialists of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes. (109th Congress) H.R. 5069: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to hire additional full-time non-supervisory import specialists of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes. H.R. 4752: Universal National Service Act of 2006 (109th Congress) H.R. 4752: Universal National Service Act of 2006 H.R. 663: Ex-Offenders Voting Rights Act of 2005 (109th Congress) H.R. 663: Ex-Offenders Voting Rights Act of 2005 H.Con.Res. 352: Recognizing the contributions of the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in educating the people of the United States about the African-American migration experience, and for other purposes. (109th Congress) H.Con.Res. 352: Recognizing the contributions of the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in educating the people of the United States about the African-American migration experience, and for other purposes. H.Con.Res. 112: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Lena Horne should be recognized as one of the most popular performers of the 1940s and 1950s and for her outspoken opposition to racial and social injustice. (109th Congress) H.Con.Res. 112: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Lena Horne should be recognized as one of the most popular performers of the 1940s and 1950s and for her outspoken opposition to racial and social injustice. H.R. 1813: To require the payment of interest on amounts owed by the United States pursuant to the reliquidation of certain entries under the Tariff Suspension and Trade Act of 2000 and the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2004. (109th Congress) H.R. 1813: To require the payment of interest on amounts owed by the United States pursuant to the reliquidation of certain entries under the Tariff Suspension and Trade Act of 2000 and the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2004. H.R. 1854: To suspend temporarily the duty on magnesium zinc aluminum hydroxide carbonate hydrate. (109th Congress) H.R. 1854: To suspend temporarily the duty on magnesium zinc aluminum hydroxide carbonate hydrate. H.Con.Res. 116: Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Arthur Ashe, and that the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. (109th Congress) H.Con.Res. 116: Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Arthur Ashe, and that the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. H. Amd. 636: Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to replace the bill with the text of the amendment printed in House Report 109-330 and printed on pages H11249-11252 in the Congressional Record for December 8, 2005. H.R. 188: Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act (109th Congress) H.R. 188: Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act H.Res. 177: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Sugar Ray Robinson should be recognized for his athletic achievements and commitment to young people. (109th Congress) H.Res. 177: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Sugar Ray Robinson should be recognized for his athletic achievements and commitment to young people. H.Res. 178: Honoring the life of Betty Shabazz. (109th Congress) H.Res. 178: Honoring the life of Betty Shabazz. H.Con.Res. 48: Calling for the removal of all restrictions from the public, the press, and military families in mourning that would prohibit their presence at the arrival at military installations in the United States or overseas of the remains of the Nation's fallen heroes, the members of the Armed Forces who have died in Iraq or Afghanistan, with the assurance that family requests for privacy will be respected. (109th Congress) H.Con.Res. 48: Calling for the removal of all restrictions from the public, the press, and military families in mourning that would prohibit their presence at the arrival at military installations in the United States or overseas of the remains of the Nation's fallen heroes, the members of the Armed Forces who have died in Iraq or Afghanistan, with the assurance that family requests for privacy will be respected. H.Con.Res. 57: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should grant a pardon to Marcus Mosiah Garvey to clear his name and affirm his innocence of crimes for which he was unjustly prosecuted and convicted. (109th Congress) H.Con.Res. 57: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should grant a pardon to Marcus Mosiah Garvey to clear his name and affirm his innocence of crimes for which he was unjustly prosecuted and convicted. H.R. 2723: Universal National Service Act of 2005 (109th Congress) H.R. 2723: Universal National Service Act of 2005 H.Con.Res. 113: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. (109th Congress) H.Con.Res. 113: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. H.Con.Res. 175: Acknowledging African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade in all of the Americas with an emphasis on descendants in Latin America and the Caribbean, recognizing the injustices suffered by these African descendants, and recommending that the United States and the international community work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean. (109th Congress) H.Con.Res. 175: Acknowledging African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade in all of the Americas with an emphasis on descendants in Latin America and the Caribbean, recognizing the injustices suffered by these African descendants, and recommending that the United States and the international community work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean. H.R. 2456: Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 2005 (109th Congress) H.R. 2456: Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 2005 H.Con.Res. 109: Honoring Army Specialist Shoshana Nyree Johnson, former prisoner of war in Iraq. (109th Congress) H.Con.Res. 109: Honoring Army Specialist Shoshana Nyree Johnson, former prisoner of war in Iraq. H.Con.Res. 110: Expressing the sense of Congress that Katherine Dunham should be recognized for her groundbreaking achievements in dance, theater, music, and education, as well as for her work as an activist striving for racial equality throughout the world. (109th Congress) H.Con.Res. 110: Expressing the sense of Congress that Katherine Dunham should be recognized for her groundbreaking achievements in dance, theater, music, and education, as well as for her work as an activist striving for racial equality throughout the world. H.Res. 187: Expressing support for a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance. (109th Congress) H.Res. 187: Expressing support for a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance. H.R. 3306: Fair Trade with China Act of 2005 (109th Congress) H.R. 3306: Fair Trade with China Act of 2005 H.R. 5070: Trade Preference Extension and Expansion Act of 2006 (109th Congress) H.R. 5070: Trade Preference Extension and Expansion Act of 2006 H.J.Res. 40: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to a home. (109th Congress) H.J.Res. 40: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to a home. H.R. 4733: Stand Up for America Act of 2006 (109th Congress) H.R. 4733: Stand Up for America Act of 2006 H.R. 1856: To extend the temporary duty suspension on C12-18 Alkenes. (109th Congress) H.R. 1856: To extend the temporary duty suspension on C12-18 Alkenes. H.Con.Res. 119: Expressing the sense of Congress that Arthur Schomburg should be recognized for his leadership and contributions in documenting, recording, and researching the historical contributions to society of peoples of African descent and for his efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States. (109th Congress) H.Con.Res. 119: Expressing the sense of Congress that Arthur Schomburg should be recognized for his leadership and contributions in documenting, recording, and researching the historical contributions to society of peoples of African descent and for his efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States. H.Con.Res. 114: Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Roy Campanella, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. (109th Congress) H.Con.Res. 114: Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Roy Campanella, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. H.R. 1259: To award a congressional gold medal on behalf of the Tuskegee Airmen, collectively, in recognition of their unique military record, which inspired revolutionary reform in the Armed Forces. (109th Congress) H.R. 1259: To award a congressional gold medal on behalf of the Tuskegee Airmen, collectively, in recognition of their unique military record, which inspired revolutionary reform in the Armed Forces. H.R. 5668: For the relief of Amadou Heinz Ly. (109th Congress) H.R. 5668: For the relief of Amadou Heinz Ly. H.Con.Res. 111: Expressing the sense of Congress that Lionel Hampton should be honored for his contributions to American music. (109th Congress) H.Con.Res. 111: Expressing the sense of Congress that Lionel Hampton should be honored for his contributions to American music. H.R. 1435: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the foreign tax credit and the benefits of deferral to companies doing business directly or through subsidiaries in Sudan until the Government of Sudan takes demonstrable steps to end genocide in Sudan. (109th Congress) H.R. 1435: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the foreign tax credit and the benefits of deferral to companies doing business directly or through subsidiaries in Sudan until the Government of Sudan takes demonstrable steps to end genocide in Sudan. H.Con.Res. 118: Expressing the sense of Congress that Madame C. J. Walker should be recognized for her achievements in business, her inventions, and her commitment to the African-American community. (109th Congress) H.Con.Res. 118: Expressing the sense of Congress that Madame C. J. Walker should be recognized for her achievements in business, her inventions, and her commitment to the African-American community. H.R. 1434: To designate the Federal building to be constructed at 799 First Avenue in New York, New York, as the "Ronald H. Brown United States Mission to the United Nations Building". (109th Congress) H.R. 1434: To designate the Federal building to be constructed at 799 First Avenue in New York, New York, as the "Ronald H. Brown United States Mission to the United Nations Building". H.R. 824: To award a congressional gold medal to Ray Charles in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation. (109th Congress) H.R. 824: To award a congressional gold medal to Ray Charles in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation. H.R. 3540: Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 3540: Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2007 H.R. 2781: To award a congressional gold medal to Ray Charles in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation. (110th Congress) H.R. 2781: To award a congressional gold medal to Ray Charles in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation. H.R. 6560: To establish an earned import allowance program under Public Law 109-53, and for other purposes. (110th Congress) H.R. 6560: To establish an earned import allowance program under Public Law 109-53, and for other purposes. H.Res. 297: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that A. Philip Randolph should be recognized for his lifelong leadership and work end discrimination and secure equal employment and labor opportunities for all Americans. (110th Congress) H.Res. 297: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that A. Philip Randolph should be recognized for his lifelong leadership and work end discrimination and secure equal employment and labor opportunities for all Americans. H.R. 6532: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance. (110th Congress) H.R. 6532: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance. H.Res. 321: Honoring Dick Brown: New York's greatest ambassador to Washington. (110th Congress) H.Res. 321: Honoring Dick Brown: New York's greatest ambassador to Washington. H.R. 1677: Taxpayer Protection Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 1677: Taxpayer Protection Act of 2007 H.Con.Res. 101: Expressing the sense of Congress that the bicentennial of the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, which banned the slave trade in the British Empire, allowed for the search and seizure of ships suspected of transporting enslaved people, and provided compensation for the freedom of slaves, should be commemorated. (110th Congress) H.Con.Res. 101: Expressing the sense of Congress that the bicentennial of the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, which banned the slave trade in the British Empire, allowed for the search and seizure of ships suspected of transporting enslaved people, and provided compensation for the freedom of slaves, should be commemorated. H.Res. 359: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Sugar Ray Robinson should be recognized for his athletic achievements and commitment to young people. (110th Congress) H.Res. 359: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Sugar Ray Robinson should be recognized for his athletic achievements and commitment to young people. H.Con.Res. 29: Calling for the removal of all restrictions from the public, the press, and military families in mourning that would prohibit their presence at the arrival at military installations in the United States or overseas of the remains of the Nation's fallen heroes, the members of the Armed Forces who have died in Iraq or Afghanistan, with the assurance that family requests for privacy will be respected. (110th Congress) H.Con.Res. 29: Calling for the removal of all restrictions from the public, the press, and military families in mourning that would prohibit their presence at the arrival at military installations in the United States or overseas of the remains of the Nation's fallen heroes, the members of the Armed Forces who have died in Iraq or Afghanistan, with the assurance that family requests for privacy will be respected. H.Res. 884: Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendments to H.R. 3997, with an amendment. (110th Congress) H.Res. 884: Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendments to H.R. 3997, with an amendment. H.R. 4834: Ossie Davis Congressional Gold Medal Act (110th Congress) H.R. 4834: Ossie Davis Congressional Gold Medal Act H.R. 7222: To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. (110th Congress) H.R. 7222: To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 1562: Katrina Housing Tax Relief Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 1562: Katrina Housing Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 3648: Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 3648: Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 H.Res. 114: Expressing support for a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance. (110th Congress) H.Res. 114: Expressing support for a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance. H.R. 623: Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 623: Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2007 H.R. 4195: Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 4195: Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2007 H.R. 3997: Defenders of Freedom Tax Relief Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 3997: Defenders of Freedom Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.Con.Res. 24: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should grant a pardon to Marcus Mosiah Garvey to clear his name and affirm his innocence of crimes for which he was unjustly prosecuted and convicted. (110th Congress) H.Con.Res. 24: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should grant a pardon to Marcus Mosiah Garvey to clear his name and affirm his innocence of crimes for which he was unjustly prosecuted and convicted. H.R. 3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. (110th Congress) H.R. 3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. H.Con.Res. 58: Expressing the sense of Congress that Madame C. J. Walker should be recognized for her achievements in business, her inventions, and her commitment to the African-American community. (110th Congress) H.Con.Res. 58: Expressing the sense of Congress that Madame C. J. Walker should be recognized for her achievements in business, her inventions, and her commitment to the African-American community. H.R. 3539: Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 3539: Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Act of 2007 H.Res. 655: Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham. (110th Congress) H.Res. 655: Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham. H.R. 7327: Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 7327: Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008 H.Res. 188: Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means in the One Hundred Tenth Congress. (110th Congress) H.Res. 188: Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means in the One Hundred Tenth Congress. H.R. 7220: To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. (110th Congress) H.R. 7220: To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 6530: Trade Enforcement Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 6530: Trade Enforcement Act of 2008 H.R. 7202: Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 7202: Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.Con.Res. 253: Hispanic American Heroes Resolution (110th Congress) H.Con.Res. 253: Hispanic American Heroes Resolution H.R. 654: Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 654: Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2007 H.Res. 132: Recognizing and honoring the life and achievements of Constance Baker Motley, a judge for the United States District Court, Southern District of New York. (110th Congress) H.Res. 132: Recognizing and honoring the life and achievements of Constance Baker Motley, a judge for the United States District Court, Southern District of New York. H.R. 622: Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act (110th Congress) H.R. 622: Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act H.R. 6081: Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 6081: Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 H.Con.Res. 27: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that James Brown, also known as the "God Father of Soul", should be recognized for his contributions to American music as one of the greatest and most influential entertainers of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s as an American cultural icon. (110th Congress) H.Con.Res. 27: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that James Brown, also known as the "God Father of Soul", should be recognized for his contributions to American music as one of the greatest and most influential entertainers of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s as an American cultural icon. H.R. 4351: AMT Relief Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 4351: AMT Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 6382: Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 6382: Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2008 H.R. 5508: For the relief of Daniel Wachira. (110th Congress) H.R. 5508: For the relief of Daniel Wachira. H.R. 6363: Korean War Veterans Recognition Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 6363: Korean War Veterans Recognition Act of 2008 H.R. 624: Free Trade With Cuba Act (110th Congress) H.R. 624: Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 976: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 976: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.Con.Res. 59: Expressing the sense of Congress that Zora Neale Hurston should be recognized for her achievements as a novelist and anthropologist, and for her contributions to the Harlem Renaissance movement. (110th Congress) H.Con.Res. 59: Expressing the sense of Congress that Zora Neale Hurston should be recognized for her achievements as a novelist and anthropologist, and for her contributions to the Harlem Renaissance movement. H.R. 2776: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 2776: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.Con.Res. 56: Expressing the sense of Congress that Arthur Schomburg should be recognized for his leadership and contributions in documenting, recording, and researching the historical contributions to society of peoples of African descent and for his efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States. (110th Congress) H.Con.Res. 56: Expressing the sense of Congress that Arthur Schomburg should be recognized for his leadership and contributions in documenting, recording, and researching the historical contributions to society of peoples of African descent and for his efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States. H.R. 1631: To amend section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the deadline for classification petition and labor certification filings. (110th Congress) H.R. 1631: To amend section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the deadline for classification petition and labor certification filings. H.R. 459: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the foreign tax credit and the benefits of deferral to companies doing business directly or through subsidiaries in Sudan until the Government of Sudan takes demonstrable steps to end genocide in Sudan. (110th Congress) H.R. 459: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the foreign tax credit and the benefits of deferral to companies doing business directly or through subsidiaries in Sudan until the Government of Sudan takes demonstrable steps to end genocide in Sudan. H.R. 735: To designate the Federal building under construction at 799 First Avenue in New York, New York, as the "Ronald H. Brown United States Mission to the United Nations Building". (110th Congress) H.R. 735: To designate the Federal building under construction at 799 First Avenue in New York, New York, as the "Ronald H. Brown United States Mission to the United Nations Building". H.R. 5351: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 5351: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 H.R. 7066: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the work opportunity tax credit to include disconnected youth. (110th Congress) H.R. 7066: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the work opportunity tax credit to include disconnected youth. H.Con.Res. 167: Expressing the sense of Congress that Lena Horne should be recognized as one of the most popular performers of the 1940s and 1950s and for her outspoken opposition to racial and social injustice. (110th Congress) H.Con.Res. 167: Expressing the sense of Congress that Lena Horne should be recognized as one of the most popular performers of the 1940s and 1950s and for her outspoken opposition to racial and social injustice. H.R. 7005: Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 7005: Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 7006: Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 7006: Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 6331: Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 6331: Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 H.R. 818: Ex-Offenders Voting Rights Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 818: Ex-Offenders Voting Rights Act of 2007 H.R. 3056: Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 3056: Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007 H.R. 3920: Trade and Globalization Assistance Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 3920: Trade and Globalization Assistance Act of 2007 H.R. 739: For the relief of Kadiatou Diallo, Laouratou Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, Mamadou Bobo Diallo, Mamadou Pathe Diallo, Fatoumata Traore Diallo, Sankarela Diallo, and Marliatou Bah. (110th Congress) H.R. 739: For the relief of Kadiatou Diallo, Laouratou Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, Mamadou Bobo Diallo, Mamadou Pathe Diallo, Fatoumata Traore Diallo, Sankarela Diallo, and Marliatou Bah. H.Con.Res. 212: Expressing the sense of Congress that Romare Howard Bearden should be recognized as one of the preeminent artists of the 20th century for his artistic genius and visual creativity in the depiction of the complexity and richness of African American life in the United States. (110th Congress) H.Con.Res. 212: Expressing the sense of Congress that Romare Howard Bearden should be recognized as one of the preeminent artists of the 20th century for his artistic genius and visual creativity in the depiction of the complexity and richness of African American life in the United States. H.R. 460: Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 460: Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 2007 H.Con.Res. 57: Recognizing the contributions of the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in educating the people of the United States about the African-American migration experience, and for other purposes. (110th Congress) H.Con.Res. 57: Recognizing the contributions of the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in educating the people of the United States about the African-American migration experience, and for other purposes. H.Con.Res. 141: Honoring the life of Betty Shabazz. (110th Congress) H.Con.Res. 141: Honoring the life of Betty Shabazz. H.R. 954: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 365 West 125th Street in New York, New York, as the "Percy Sutton Post Office Building". (110th Congress) H.R. 954: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 365 West 125th Street in New York, New York, as the "Percy Sutton Post Office Building". H.R. 1830: To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until February 29, 2008. (110th Congress) H.R. 1830: To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until February 29, 2008. H.R. 2819: Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 2819: Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2007 H.R. 6327: Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 6327: Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 H.R. 5270: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 5270: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2008 H.Con.Res. 26: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. (110th Congress) H.Con.Res. 26: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. H.R. 393: Universal National Service Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 393: Universal National Service Act of 2007 H.R. 5720: Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 5720: Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008 H.R. 7060: Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 7060: Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 H.R. 3996: Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 3996: Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2007 H.R. 2470: America's Better Classrooms Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 2470: America's Better Classrooms Act of 2007 H.R. 3970: Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 3970: Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007 H.Con.Res. 111: Expressing the sense of Congress that Lionel Hampton should be honored for his contributions to American music. (110th Congress) H.Con.Res. 111: Expressing the sense of Congress that Lionel Hampton should be honored for his contributions to American music. H.R. 3361: Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 3361: Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2008 H.R. 6275: Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 6275: Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 7201: Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 7201: Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 H.R. 458: Public Housing Tenants Respect Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 458: Public Housing Tenants Respect Act of 2007 H.Con.Res. 78: Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Tuskegee Airmen. (110th Congress) H.Con.Res. 78: Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Tuskegee Airmen. H.R. 5264: Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 5264: Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2008 H.R. 5436: For the relief of Kadiatou Diallo, Sankerala Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, Mamadou Bobo Diallo, and Mamadou Pathe Diallo. (110th Congress) H.R. 5436: For the relief of Kadiatou Diallo, Sankerala Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, Mamadou Bobo Diallo, and Mamadou Pathe Diallo. H.R. 4839: Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2007 (110th Congress) H.R. 4839: Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2007 H.R. 5719: Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 5719: Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 H.R. 6049: Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 (110th Congress) H.R. 6049: Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 H.Con.Res. 43: Expressing the sense of Congress that Arthur Schomburg should be recognized for his leadership and contributions in documenting, recording, and researching the historical contributions to society of peoples of African descent and for his efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States. (111th Congress) H.Con.Res. 43: Expressing the sense of Congress that Arthur Schomburg should be recognized for his leadership and contributions in documenting, recording, and researching the historical contributions to society of peoples of African descent and for his efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States. H. Amd. 376: Amendment prohibits the use of funds for the implementation of the community service requirement for public housing residents. H.R. 496: Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 496: Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1586: To impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients. (111th Congress) H.R. 1586: To impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients. H.R. 4462: To accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti. (111th Congress) H.R. 4462: To accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti. H.Con.Res. 67: Expressing the sense of Congress that Lena Horne should be recognized as one of the most popular performers of the 1940s and 1950s and for her outspoken opposition to racial and social injustice. (111th Congress) H.Con.Res. 67: Expressing the sense of Congress that Lena Horne should be recognized as one of the most popular performers of the 1940s and 1950s and for her outspoken opposition to racial and social injustice. H.Con.Res. 45: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp in commemoration of Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. (111th Congress) H.Con.Res. 45: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp in commemoration of Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. H.R. 1963: To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the Armed Forces who are being separated from active duty receive comprehensive employment assistance, job training assistance, and other transitional services, to require that such members receive a psychological evaluation in addition to the physical examination they receive as part of their separation from active duty, and for other purposes. (111th Congress) H.R. 1963: To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the Armed Forces who are being separated from active duty receive comprehensive employment assistance, job training assistance, and other transitional services, to require that such members receive a psychological evaluation in addition to the physical examination they receive as part of their separation from active duty, and for other purposes. H.Res. 246: Expressing support for a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance. (111th Congress) H.Res. 246: Expressing support for a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance. H.R. 2178: Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 2178: Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 2009 H.Res. 150: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that A. Philip Randolph should be recognized for his lifelong leadership and work to end discrimination and secure equal employment and labor opportunities for all Americans. (111th Congress) H.Res. 150: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that A. Philip Randolph should be recognized for his lifelong leadership and work to end discrimination and secure equal employment and labor opportunities for all Americans. H.R. 1530: Free Trade With Cuba Act (111th Congress) H.R. 1530: Free Trade With Cuba Act H.R. 3576: Ex-Offenders Voting Rights Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 3576: Ex-Offenders Voting Rights Act of 2009 H.Res. 149: Honoring Dick Brown: New York's greatest ambassador to Washington. (111th Congress) H.Res. 149: Honoring Dick Brown: New York's greatest ambassador to Washington. H.R. 1235: To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Ray Charles in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation. (111th Congress) H.R. 1235: To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Ray Charles in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation. H.R. 598: American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 598: American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009 H.Con.Res. 65: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that James Brown, also known as the "Godfather of Soul", should be recognized for his contributions to American music as one of the greatest and most influential entertainers of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s as an American cultural icon. (111th Congress) H.Con.Res. 65: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that James Brown, also known as the "Godfather of Soul", should be recognized for his contributions to American music as one of the greatest and most influential entertainers of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s as an American cultural icon. H.R. 3933: Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 3933: Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act of 2009 H.R. 1278: Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act (111th Congress) H.R. 1278: Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act H.R. 1531: Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 1531: Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009 H.Con.Res. 66: Expressing the sense of Congress that Lionel Hampton should be honored for his contributions to American music. (111th Congress) H.Con.Res. 66: Expressing the sense of Congress that Lionel Hampton should be honored for his contributions to American music. H.Res. 148: Recognizing and honoring the life and achievements of Constance Baker Motley, a judge for the United States District Court, Southern District of New York. (111th Congress) H.Res. 148: Recognizing and honoring the life and achievements of Constance Baker Motley, a judge for the United States District Court, Southern District of New York. H.Con.Res. 42: Recognizing the contributions of the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in educating the people of the United States about the African-American migration experience, and for other purposes. (111th Congress) H.Con.Res. 42: Recognizing the contributions of the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in educating the people of the United States about the African-American migration experience, and for other purposes. H.Con.Res. 68: Expressing the sense of Congress that Clifton "Chuck" Sutton should be recognized for his contributions as a community leader, activist, business executive, and a role model to young African-Americans. (111th Congress) H.Con.Res. 68: Expressing the sense of Congress that Clifton "Chuck" Sutton should be recognized for his contributions as a community leader, activist, business executive, and a role model to young African-Americans. H.R. 1528: Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 1528: Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2009 H.R. 4169: Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 4169: Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2009 H.R. 1529: Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 1529: Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009 H.R. 837: To designate the Federal building located at 799 United Nations Plaza in New York, New York, as the "Ronald H. Brown United States Mission to the United Nations Building". (111th Congress) H.R. 837: To designate the Federal building located at 799 United Nations Plaza in New York, New York, as the "Ronald H. Brown United States Mission to the United Nations Building". H.R. 3357: To restore sums to the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. (111th Congress) H.R. 3357: To restore sums to the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. H.R. 1964: National Black Clergy for the Elimination of HIV/AIDS Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 1964: National Black Clergy for the Elimination of HIV/AIDS Act of 2009 H.R. 4217: Fiscal Year 2010 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act, Part II (111th Congress) H.R. 4217: Fiscal Year 2010 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act, Part II H.Con.Res. 73: Recognizing the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, which banned the slave trade in the British Empire, allowed for the search and seizure of ships suspected of transporting enslaved people, and provided compensation for the freedom of slaves. (111th Congress) H.Con.Res. 73: Recognizing the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, which banned the slave trade in the British Empire, allowed for the search and seizure of ships suspected of transporting enslaved people, and provided compensation for the freedom of slaves. H.Con.Res. 46: Honoring the life of Betty Shabazz. (111th Congress) H.Con.Res. 46: Honoring the life of Betty Shabazz. H.R. 4284: To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. (111th Congress) H.R. 4284: To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 2632: Korean War Veterans Recognition Act (111th Congress) H.R. 2632: Korean War Veterans Recognition Act H.R. 1576: For the relief of Daniel Wachira. (111th Congress) H.R. 1576: For the relief of Daniel Wachira. H.Con.Res. 44: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should grant a pardon to Marcus Mosiah Garvey to clear his name and affirm his innocence of crimes for which he was unjustly prosecuted and convicted. (111th Congress) H.Con.Res. 44: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should grant a pardon to Marcus Mosiah Garvey to clear his name and affirm his innocence of crimes for which he was unjustly prosecuted and convicted. H.R. 4337: Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 4337: Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 H.R. 4314: To permit continued financing of Government operations. (111th Congress) H.R. 4314: To permit continued financing of Government operations. H.R. 1540: For the relief of Kadiatou Diallo, Sankerala Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, Mamadou Bobo Diallo, and Mamadou Pathe Diallo. (111th Congress) H.R. 1540: For the relief of Kadiatou Diallo, Sankerala Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, Mamadou Bobo Diallo, and Mamadou Pathe Diallo. H.Res. 162: Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress. (111th Congress) H.Res. 162: Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress. H.R. 1512: Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 1512: Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2009 H.R. 3590: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (111th Congress) H.R. 3590: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 4213: Tax Extenders Act of 2009 (111th Congress) H.R. 4213: Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 1504: To require that, in the questionnaires used in the taking of any decennial census of population, a checkbox or other similar option be included so that respondents may indicate Dominican extraction or descent. (111th Congress) H.R. 1504: To require that, in the questionnaires used in the taking of any decennial census of population, a checkbox or other similar option be included so that respondents may indicate Dominican extraction or descent.