Supporting the goals and ideals of a "Rotary International Day" and celebrating and honoring Rotary International on the occasion of its centennial anniversary.
2005-05-10: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month.
2005-02-08: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
Expressing the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that, not later than January 1, 2025, the agricultural, forestry, and working land of the United States should provide from renewable resources not less than 25 percent of the total energy consumed in the United States and continue to produce safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber.
2006-11-17: House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 8, 2006.
Recognizing and honoring the life achievements of Katherine Dunham for being one of the world's most respected dancers, a teacher, mentor, choreographer, author, actress, and humanitarian.
2006-07-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that, as a matter of economic and national security, the United States Government should protect and support United States currency.
2006-05-23: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E932)
To congratulate the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on the 25th anniversary of the first flight of the Space Transportation System, to honor Commander John Young and the Pilot Robert Crippen, who flew Space Shuttle Columbia on April 12-14, 1981, on its first orbital test flight, and to commend the men and women of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and all those supporting America's space program for their accomplishments and their role in inspiring the American people.
2006-04-07: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Interstate Highway System.
2006-06-19: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Commending Armed Forces medical personnel for their outstanding care of combat casualties.
2006-03-15: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H977)
Congratulating the Chicago White Sox on winning the 2005 World Series.
2006-01-27: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Urging the President to issue a proclamation for the observance of an American Jewish History Month.
2006-02-14: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Honoring the memory of the members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have given their lives in service to the United States in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
2005-12-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Expressing the sense of Congress concerning the vital role of Medicare in the health care system of our Nation over the last 40 years.
2005-07-21: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Honoring the pilots of United States commercial air carriers who volunteer to participate in the Federal flight deck officer program.
2005-12-22: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the importance of Medicaid in the health care system of our Nation.
2005-07-21: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Expressing support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day, and for other purposes.
2005-05-26: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding bone marrow failure diseases.
2005-07-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the community development block grant program should remain under the administration of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
2005-04-15: Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Conveying the sympathy of Congress to the families of the young women murdered in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico, and encouraging increased United States involvement in bringing an end to these crimes.
2006-05-03: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that, for fiscal year 2006, rates of compensation for civilian employees of the United States should be adjusted at the same time, and in the same proportion, as are rates of compensation for members of the uniformed services.
2005-02-01: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.