Commemorating the 60th anniversary of V-J Day and the end of World War II in the Pacific.
2005-09-06: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the grave disapproval of the House of Representatives regarding the majority opinion of the Supreme Court in the case of Kelo et al. v. City of New London et al. that nullifies the protections afforded private property owners in the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment.
2005-06-30: 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.
Recognizing the importance of an independent Iraqi judiciary in the formation of a new and democratic Iraq.
2005-12-16: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Infant Mortality Awareness Month.
2006-09-28: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to American society over the past three decades.
2005-05-03: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Congratulating Lance Armstrong on his seventh Tour de France victory and his retirement and recognizing his dedication to helping others.
2005-07-26: 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.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Social Security is a vital program facing bankruptcy, which must be reformed.
2005-03-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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.
Recognizing the 250th anniversary of Laredo, Texas.
2005-03-01: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National MPS Day".
2006-03-28: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
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.
Expressing appreciation for the life and service of Lloyd Bentsen and expressing sympathy to his family.
2006-05-23: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding high level visits to the United States by democratically elected officials of Taiwan.
2006-04-06: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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.
Expressing the sense of Congress relating to a free trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan.
2006-02-16: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.
Expressing the sense of Congress that any bill or joint resolution that provides for the establishment of a new Federal program should contain a provision that eliminates one or more current Federal programs of equal or greater cost.
2005-11-16: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.