To provide for a temporary increase in the number of Iraqi and Afghan translators in the United States Armed Forces who may be provided status as special immigrants.
2007-03-19: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
To authorize the Secretary of Interior to convey to The Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Trail and Visitor Center Foundation, Inc. certain Federal land associated with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in Nebraska, to be used as an historical interpretive site along the trail.
2007-07-24: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that World War II merchant mariners who were awarded the Mariners Medal shall be provided eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs health care on the same basis as veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart.
2007-03-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
To provide for a temporary increase in the number of Iraqi and Afghan translators in the United States Armed Forces who may be provided status as special immigrants.
2007-01-04: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Farm Programs Payment Limitation Integrity Act
2007-03-02: Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow loans from individual retirement plans for qualified small business capital assets.
2007-01-04: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Prohibiting the House of Representatives from adjourning until it has approved a bill to establish a comprehensive national energy plan that addresses energy conservation and the expansion of renewable and conventional energy sources.
2008-07-30: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Supporting the goals and ideals of the Arbor Day Foundation and National Arbor Day.
2008-06-03: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day.
2008-05-07: On motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 - 178 (Roll no. 275).
Honoring the life and legacy of Chief Standing Bear, a pioneer in civil rights for Native Americans, on the 100th anniversary of Chief Standing Bear's death.
2008-04-29: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day.
2007-05-14: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
2008-06-11: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Urging the United States Government to initiate a diplomatic surge to foster security and stability in the Middle East by engaging international stakeholders and governments throughout the region to curtail destabilizing influences, help prevent the spread of violence, address humanitarian concerns, and enhance prospects for security, political, and economic progress in Iraq.
2007-12-18: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.