Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2005
2005-03-17: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3010)
A resolution relative to the death of Lloyd Bentsen, distinguished member of the United States Senate.
2006-05-23: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5027-5029; text as passed Senate: CR S5029; text of measure as introduced: CR S4971)
A bill to authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of Congress, collectively, to the Tuskegee Airmen in recognition of their unique military record, which inspired revolutionary reform in the Armed Forces.
2005-10-06: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
PREEMIE Act
2006-12-22: Became Public Law No: 109-450.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for certain fuel cell property.
2005-03-17: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the Year of the Museum.
2006-04-06: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3345-3346; text as passed Senate: CR S3346; text of measure as introduced: CR S3250-3251)
A resolution honoring the National Association of State Veterans Homes and the 119 State veterans homes providing long-term care to veterans that are represented by that association for their contributions to the health care of veterans and the health-care system of the Nation.
2006-03-31: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2696-2697; text as passed Senate: CR S2697; text of measure as introduced: CR S2691-2692)
A resolution designating August 16, 2006, as "National Airborne Day".
2006-12-05: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
Sportsmanship in Hunting Act of 2005
2005-02-07: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1055-1056)
Social Security Fairness Act of 2005
2005-03-14: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act
2006-12-22: Became Public Law No: 109-449.
A resolution designating March 1, 2006, as National Sibling Connection Day.
2006-02-28: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1553; text as passed Senate: CR S1553)
A resolution designating January 2006 as "National Mentoring Month".
2006-01-27: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S251)
Bipartisan Commission on Medicaid Act of 2005
2005-02-09: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A bill to amend section 401 (b)(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding the Federal Pell Grant maximum amount.
2005-02-03: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S987)
Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act
2005-02-03: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Veterans Day 2005.
2005-11-10: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12703-12707; text as passed Senate: CR S12707; text of measure as introduced: CR S12694)
Angel Island Immigration Station Restoration and Preservation Act
2005-04-28: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 109-74.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain sightseeing flights from taxes on air transportation.
2005-01-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S255-256)
Native Hawaiian Medicaid Coverage Act of 2005
2005-01-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S246)