Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Veterans Administration on July 21, 1930.
2005-07-18: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5919)
Thanking John R. Bolton, President George W. Bush's nominee to serve as United States Ambassador to the United Nations, for his long-standing history of confronting corruption at the United Nations and urging him to continue his hard work and dedication to the implementation of measures that will restore credibility of this international organization.
2005-05-04: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Recognizing America's Blood Centers and its member organizations for their commitment to providing over half the Nation with a safe and adequate volunteer donor blood supply, and for other purposes.
2005-10-25: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the death of Glenn Hammond Curtiss and supporting the establishment of Glenn Hammond Curtiss Day to recognize his innovative spirit and legacy.
2005-07-21: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that due to the allegations of fraud, mismanagement, and abuse within the United Nations oil-for-food program, the growing record of human rights abuses by United Nations personnel in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the lack of action by the United Nations in response to the genocide in the Darfur region of the Sudan, Kofi Annan should resign from the position of Secretary General of the United Nations to help restore confidence in the organization.
2005-05-12: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Supporting the rights of individuals to make medical decisions as guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution and encouraging all Americans to set forth their wishes in living wills that designate health care surrogates and in other advance directives.
2005-05-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a day ought to be established to bring awareness to the issue of missing persons.
2006-06-29: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
2005-05-16: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 0 (Roll no. 172). (text: CR H3273)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the resumption of beef exports to Japan.
2005-03-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that judicial determinations regarding the meaning of the Constitution of the United States should not be based on judgments, laws, or pronouncements of foreign institutions unless such foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements inform an understanding of the original meaning of the Constitution of the United States.
2005-09-29: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 3.
Expressing the disapproval of the House of Representatives of the Social Security totalization agreement between the United States and Mexico.
2005-01-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Honoring Shirley Chisholm for her service to the Nation and expressing condolences to her family, friends, and supporters on her death.
2005-01-04: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that American small businesses are entitled to a Small Business Bill of Rights.
2005-04-27: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
2006-09-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month.
2005-10-06: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congratulating The Professional Golfers' Association of America on its 90th anniversary and commending the members of The Professional Golfers' Association of America and The PGA Foundation for the charitable contributions they provide to the United States.
2006-11-13: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commemorating the anniversary of, commending, and reaffirming the national motto of the United States on the 50th anniversary of its formal adoption.
2006-05-22: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Supporting the goals and ideals of the 2006 National Crime Victims' Rights Week and efforts to increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of crime victims and survivors in the United States.
2006-04-26: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1749)
Encouraging all Americans to increase their charitable giving, with the goal of increasing the annual amount of charitable giving in the United States by one percent.
2006-02-08: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Supporting the national motto of the United States.
2006-02-06: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.