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.
Commending fire chiefs associations.
2005-02-15: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of a "Rotary International Day" and celebrating and honoring Rotary International on the occasion of its centennial anniversary.
2005-05-10: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
To honor and recognize the achievements of Emmitt Smith.
2005-02-08: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Recognizing the thousands of Freemasons in every State in the Nation and honoring them for their many contributions to the Nation throughout its history.
2005-01-04: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Rotary International.
2005-01-26: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Supporting the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
2006-09-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month.
2006-11-13: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Commending the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on the completion of the Space Shuttle's second Return-to-Flight mission.
2006-07-21: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Expressing the sense of Congress that public policy should continue to protect and strengthen the ability of farmers and ranchers to join together in cooperative self-help efforts.
2006-09-29: Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Expressing the sense of Congress in support of United States diplomatic personnel stationed at the United States Interests Section in Havana, Cuba.
2006-06-13: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
To congratulate the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on the 25th anniversary of the first flight of the Space Transportation System, to honor Commander John Young and the Pilot Robert Crippen, who flew Space Shuttle Columbia on April 12-14, 1981, on its first orbital test flight, and to commend the men and women of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and all those supporting America's space program for their accomplishments and their role in inspiring the American people.
2006-04-07: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Expressing the sense of Congress relating to a free trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan.
2006-02-16: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Supporting the national motto of the United States.
2006-02-06: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Expressing the sense of Congress that any bill or joint resolution that provides for the establishment of a new Federal program should contain a provision that eliminates one or more current Federal programs of equal or greater cost.
2005-11-16: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Recognizing veterans who served in the Armed Forces during World War II and supporting the goals and ideals of National World War II Veterans Recognition Week.
2005-10-07: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Russian Federation must protect intellectual property rights.
2005-12-22: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the White House Fellows Program.
2005-11-16: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that reciting the pledge of allegiance by students attending public schools contributes to the moral foundation of our Nation and urging the Supreme Court to uphold the pledge's constitutionality.
2005-10-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Supreme Court should speedily find the use of the Pledge of Allegiance in schools to be consistent with the Constitution of the United States.
2005-09-30: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.