Legislation

Cosponsored — A resolution congratulating the Syracuse University Orange men’s lacrosse team on winning the 2004 NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse National Championship.

Cosponsored — A resolution congratulating the Le Moyne College Dolphins men’s lacrosse team on winning the 2004 NCAA Division II men’s lacrosse National Championship.

Cosponsored — Assault Weapons Ban Reauthorization Act of 2004

Cosponsored — Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act

Sponsored — A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2 West Main Street in Batavia, New York, as the “Barber Conable Post Office Building”.

Sponsored — A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14 Chestnut Street, in Liberty, New York, as the “Ben R. Gerow Post Office Building”.

Sponsored — A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 695 Marconi Boulevard in Copiague, New York, as the “Maxine S. Postal United States Post Office Building”.

Cosponsored — Long Island Sound Protection Act

Cosponsored — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the dedication of the National World War II Memorial on May 29, 2004, in recognition of the duty, sacrifices, and valor of the members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served in World War II.

Cosponsored — Condemning Iraq Abuse of Prisoners resolution

Cosponsored — Credit Card Minimum Payment Warning Act

Sponsored — A bill to clarify the calculation of per-unit costs payable under expiring annual contributions contracts for tenant-based rental assistance that are renewed in fiscal year 2004.

Sponsored — Stop Crystal Meth Act of 2004

Cosponsored — Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino Community Act of 2004

Sponsored — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning oil markets.

Cosponsored — Medical Readiness and Tracking Act of 2004

Cosponsored — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that no later than December 31, 2006, legislation should be enacted to provide every individual in the United States with the opportunity to purchase health insurance coverage that is the same as, or is better than, the health insurance coverage available to members of Congress, at the same or lower rates.

Cosponsored — A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of the 30th anniversary of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program, and reaffirming the commitment of Congress to support the use of science in governmental decision-making through such program.

Cosponsored — A bill to promote the reliability of the electric transmission grid through the Cross-Sound Cable.