Malpractice Liability Reform bill
2005-07-29: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 6111) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the Tax Court may review claims for equitable innocent spouse relief and to suspend the running on the period of limitations while such claims are pending.
2006-12-08: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 403) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions.
2006-09-26: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4830) to amend chapter 27 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the unauthorized construction, financing, or reckless permitting (on one's land) the construction or use of a tunnel or subterranean passageway between the United States and another country; for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6094) to restore the Secretary of Homeland Security's authority to detain dangerous aliens, to ensure the removal of deportable criminal aliens, and combat alien gang crime; and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6095) to affirm the inherent authority of State and local law enforcement to assist in the enforcement of immigration laws, to provide for effective prosecution of alien smugglers, and to reform immigration litigation procedures.
2006-09-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2679) to amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to eliminate the chilling effect on the constitutionally protected expression of religion by State and local officials that results from the threat that potential litigants may seek damages and attorney's fees.
2006-09-26: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2965) to amend title 18, United States Code, to require Federal Prison Industries to compete for its contracts minimizing its unfair competition with private sector firms and their non-inmate workers and empowering Federal agencies to get the best value for taxpayers' dollars, to provide a five-year period during which Federal Prison Industries adjusts to obtaining inmate work opportunities through other than its mandatory source status, to enhance inmate access to remedial and vocational opportunities and other rehabilitative opportunities to better prepare inmates for a successful return to society, to authorize alternative inmate work opportunities in support of non-profit organizations and other public service programs, and for other purposes.
2006-09-13: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6435)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1956) to regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce, and for other purposes.
2006-12-07: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1096, H. Res. 939 is laid on the table.
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2754) to derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not knowingly harm embryos.
2006-07-27: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 952, H. Res. 924 is laid on the table.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Plan Ahead with an Advance Directive Week.
2006-12-07: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2389) to amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance.
2006-07-19: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5672) making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.
2006-06-27: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4411) to prevent the use of certain payment instruments, credit cards, and fund transfers for unlawful Internet gambling, and for other purposes.
2006-07-11: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
2006-07-18: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the establishment of Hunters for the Hungry programs across the United States and the contributions of those programs efforts to decrease hunger and help feed those in need.
2006-05-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5385) making appropriations for the military quality of life functions of the Department of Defense, military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.
2006-05-19: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4167) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for uniform food safety warning notification requirements, and for other purposes.
2006-03-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4167) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for uniform food safety warning notification requirements, and for other purposes.
2006-03-08: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
2006-02-08: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3199) to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes.
2005-12-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4437) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes.
2005-12-16: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.