Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
2005-04-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require committees to hold hearings upon the issuance of certain reports from an Inspector General or the Comptroller General the subject matter of which is within the jurisdiction of such committees.
2006-06-29: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4902-4904)
Flag Desecration resolution
2005-06-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commending American craft brewers.
2006-06-06: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
To congratulate the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Discovery crew of Commander Eileen Collins, Pilot Jim Kelly, Mission Specialist Charlie Camarda, Mission Specialist Wendy Lawrence, Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi, Mission Specialist Steve Robinson, and Mission Specialist Andy Thomas on the successful completion of their 14 day test flight to the International Space Station for the first step of the Vision for Space Exploration, begun from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on July 26, 2005, and completed at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on August 9, 2005, which historical mission represented a great step forward into the new beginning of the Second Space Age.
2005-09-20: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the condolences of the Nation to the victims of Hurricane Katrina, commending the resiliency of the people of the States of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, and committing to stand by them in the relief and recovery effort.
2005-09-07: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting efforts to increase childhood cancer awareness, treatment, and research.
2006-06-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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 that the Director of National Intelligence should establish and oversee the implementation of a uniform, multi-level security clearance system across the intelligence community to fully leverage the cultural and linguistic skills of subject matter experts and others proficient in foreign languages critical to national security.
2005-03-17: Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
Amending rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives with regard to the procedures of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.
2005-04-26: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2534-2535)
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to strengthen the budget process.
2005-02-17: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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.
Commending the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on the completion of the Space Shuttle's second Return-to-Flight mission.
2006-07-21: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the victory of United States winemakers at the 1976 Paris Wine Tasting.
2006-08-03: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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 Montgomery bus boycott.
2005-12-12: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the education curriculum in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
2006-01-27: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and expressing the sense of Congress that Congress should raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families.
2005-09-28: Received in the Senate.
Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen for their bravery in fighting for our freedom in World War II, and for their contribution in creating an integrated United States Air Force.
2005-05-10: Message on Senate action sent to the House.