Expressing the sense of Congress concerning the vital role of Medicare in the health care system of our Nation over the last 40 years.
2005-07-21: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to raising awareness and enhancing the state of computer security in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
2005-10-14: Committee Hearings Held.
To support initiatives developed by the Firefighter Life Safety Summit and the mission of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the United States Fire Administration to reduce firefighter fatalities and injuries, to encourage implementation of the new "Everyone Goes Home" campaign to make firefighter safety a national priority, and to support the goals of the national "stand down" called by fire organizations.
2005-06-22: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the importance of Medicaid in the health care system of our Nation.
2005-07-21: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Affirming the commitment and leadership of the United States to improve the lives of the world's 1.3 billion people living in extreme poverty and conditions of misery.
2005-05-26: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Life Insurance Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
2005-07-26: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding fertility issues facing cancer survivors.
2005-06-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Expressing support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day, and for other purposes.
2005-05-26: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Condemning attacks on United States citizens by Palestinian terrorists, and for other purposes.
2005-05-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding bone marrow failure diseases.
2005-07-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Conveying the sympathy of Congress to the families of the young women murdered in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico, and encouraging increased United States involvement in bringing an end to these crimes.
2006-05-03: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the community development block grant program should remain under the administration of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
2005-04-15: Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Expressing support for the designation and goals of "Hire a Veteran Week" and encouraging the President to issue a proclamation supporting those goals.
2006-07-25: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued to honor law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
2005-03-03: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Congratulating ASME on their 125th anniversary, celebrating the achievements of ASME members, and expressing the gratitude of the American people for ASME's contributions.
2005-02-08: Referred to the House Committee on Science.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to promote public awareness of Down syndrome.
2005-02-01: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that, for fiscal year 2006, rates of compensation for civilian employees of the United States should be adjusted at the same time, and in the same proportion, as are rates of compensation for members of the uniformed services.
2005-02-01: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month.
2005-01-04: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Permanent Sales Tax Deduction Act of 2004
2004-11-18: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Disabled Federal Employees Protection Act
2004-10-11: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1867-1868)