Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week".
2006-12-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sympathy of House of Representatives to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala and encouraging the Government of Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes.
2006-11-14: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Recognizing the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities for 20 years of service to Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Hispanic higher education.
2006-11-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the reduction of section 302(b) suballocations to reflect floor amendments to general appropriation bills.
2006-09-29: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to limit gifts to Members, officers, and employees of the House from State and local governments.
2006-07-27: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Recognizing and supporting the success of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 in increasing adoption and the efforts the Act has spurred including National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month, and encouraging adoption throughout the year.
2006-09-19: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches Week and recognizing the considerable value of American beaches and their role in American culture.
2006-04-11: Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.
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.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to curtail the growth of Government programs.
2006-04-06: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1633)
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that general appropriation bills contain a separate list of all earmarks in the accompanying report and the name of the sponsoring Member of each such earmark.
2006-01-31: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Supporting the goals and ideals of a Day of Hearts, Congenital Heart Defect Day in order to increase awareness about congenital heart defects, and for other purposes.
2006-02-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commending the outstanding efforts by members of the United States Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development in response to the earthquake in South Asia that occurred on October 8, 2005.
2005-12-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Supporting the ideals of National Teen Dating Violence and Prevention Week.
2005-12-19: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the July, 2005, measures of extreme repression on the part of the Cuban Government against members of Cuba's prodemocracy movement, calling for the immediate release of all political prisoners, the legalization of political parties and free elections in Cuba, urging the European Union to reexamine its policy toward Cuba, and calling on the representative of the United States to the 62d session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights to ensure a resolution calling upon the Cuban regime to end its human rights violations, and for other purposes.
2005-09-29: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing and commending the continuing dedication and commitment of employers of the members of the National Guard and the other reserve components who have been mobilized during the Global War on Terrorism and in defense of the United States.
2005-11-08: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support to the organizers and participants of the historic meeting of the Assembly to Promote the Civil Society in Cuba on May 20, 2005, in Havana.
2005-05-10: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
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 regarding the need for the United States to address global climate change through the negotiation of fair and effective international commitments.
2006-09-13: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6432)
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.