To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the reduction in the deductible portion of expenses for business meals and entertainment.
2009-07-24: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income gain on the sale of certain residential leased-fee interests to holders of the leasehold rights.
2009-07-14: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Atomic Veterans Relief Act
2009-05-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2010
2010-03-16: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 319.
National Marine Mammal Research Program Act of 2009
2009-04-27: Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
To express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians, to provide a process for the reorganization of a Native Hawaiian government and the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian government, and for other purposes.
2009-03-25: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
War Profiteering Prevention Act of 2009
2009-04-01: Committee Hearings Held.
Hawai'i Capital National Heritage Area Establishment Act
2009-03-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Non-Foreign AREA Act of 2009
2009-05-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
To express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians, to provide a process for the reorganization of a Native Hawaiian government and the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian government, and for other purposes.
2009-07-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Hawaiian Homeownership Opportunity Act of 2009
2009-01-27: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the deduction for the travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel.
2009-01-15: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Recognizing and celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the entry of Hawaii into the Union as the 50th State.
2009-07-27: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing and honoring the restoration and renovation of the Bishop Museum's historic Hawaiian Hall, the Nation's premier showcase for Hawaiian culture and history, on the occasion of the Museum's 120th anniversary.
2009-09-08: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supports the establishment of an NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Championship playoff system in the interest of fairness and to bring parity to all NCAA teams.
2009-03-06: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts in Hawai`i.
2009-05-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
Non-Foreign AREA Act of 2008
2008-07-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
National Marine Mammal Research Program Act of 2007
2008-01-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Atomic Veterans Relief Act
2007-11-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
To extend eligibility for certain Federal benefits to citizens of the Freely Associated States.
2007-11-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.