A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums.
2005-03-01: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1875)
Combating Autism Act of 2006
2006-12-19: Became Public Law No: 109-416.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate upon the five-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001.
2006-09-11: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9319; text as passed Senate: CR S9319; text of measure as introduced: CR S9311)
Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2005
2005-03-08: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2258-2259)
Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Coin Act
2006-06-29: Held at the desk.
A bill to amend section 691 of title 10, United States Code, to increase the end strengths of the Army and the Marine Corps for fiscal years after fiscal year 2005, and for other purposes.
2005-03-04: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should designate the week beginning September 10, 2006, as "National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week".
2006-06-15: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5966)
Public Health Preparedness Workforce Development Act of 2005
2005-03-03: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Make College Affordable Act of 2005
2005-07-01: Referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.
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 resolution supporting and commending the supporters of the Jefferson Awards for Public Service for encouraging all citizens of the United States to embark on a life of public service and recognizing those citizens who have already performed extraordinary deeds for their community and country.
2006-05-02: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3916-3917; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S3917; text of measure as introduced: CR S3902)
A resolution condemning the April 25, 2006, beating and intimidation of Cuban dissident Martha Beatriz Roque.
2006-05-25: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5283; text as passed Senate: CR S5283)
Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2005
2005-05-19: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.
A resolution expressing the support of the Senate for the reconvening of the Parliament of Nepal and for an immediate, peaceful transition to democracy.
2006-04-25: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3514-3515)
Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2005
2005-04-13: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3533)
A resolution calling on the Government of Afghanistan to uphold freedom of religion and urging the Government of the United States to promote religious freedom in Afghanistan.
2006-04-04: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2842-2843; text: CR S2843; text of measure as introduced: CR S2805-2806)
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Watertrail Study Act of 2005
2005-04-28: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 109-74.
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)