Condemning the People's Republic of China for its continued interference in the internal affairs of the Catholic Church and its persecution of Catholics loyal to the Pope.
2006-06-12: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of conference reports on omnibus appropriation bills.
2006-03-01: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Asserting that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not participate in elections held by the Palestinian Authority, and for other purposes.
2005-12-16: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Honoring National Review magazine on its 50th anniversary for its contribution to the national political discourse.
2005-11-10: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit deplorably infringed on parental rights in Fields v. Palmdale School District.
2005-11-16: 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.
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.
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 the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Jonas Salk, the University of Michigan, and Dr. Thomas Frances, Jr., on the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery and the declaration that the Salk vaccine was potent, virtually eliminating the disease and its harmful effects.
2005-04-20: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing and honoring the contributions of Indian Americans to economic innovation and society generally.
2005-04-26: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the need to move the Nation's current health care delivery system toward a defined contribution system.
2005-06-22: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4903)
Supporting the goals of "A Day of Commemoration of the Great Upheaval", and for other purposes.
2005-07-25: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing a National Week of Hope in commemoration of the 10-year anniversary of the terrorist bombing in Oklahoma City.
2005-04-20: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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 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.
Providing that the Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission should, in conducting 5-year sunset reviews of antidumping or countervailing duties on steel products, take into account, and report on, the impact of such duties on steel-consuming manufacturers and the overall economy.
2005-02-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Expressing support for prayer at school board meetings.
2005-04-18: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month.
2006-11-13: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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)
Budget resolution FY2007
2006-03-30: Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.