Amending rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives with regard to the procedures of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.
2005-04-26: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2534-2535)
Commending fire chiefs associations.
2005-02-15: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Relating to the free election in Iraq held on January 30, 2005.
2005-02-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commending the Palestinian people for conducting a free and fair presidential election on January 9, 2005, and for other purposes.
2005-02-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commending countries and organizations for marking the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and urging a strengthening of the fight against racism, intolerance, bigotry, prejudice, discrimination, and anti-Semitism.
2005-01-25: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the accomplishments of the American Council of Young Political Leaders for providing 40 years of international exchange programs, increasing international dialogue, and enhancing global understanding, and commemorating its 40th anniversary.
2006-12-07: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the victory of United States winemakers at the 1976 Paris Wine Tasting.
2006-08-03: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music education, and for other purposes.
2006-04-05: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Commending Armed Forces medical personnel for their outstanding care of combat casualties.
2006-03-15: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H977)
Urging the President to issue a proclamation for the observance of an American Jewish History Month.
2006-02-14: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Supporting the goals and ideals of a national day of prayer and remembrance for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and encouraging all Americans to observe that day.
2005-09-15: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Expressing the sense of Congress that a requirement that United States citizens obtain photo identification cards before being able to vote has not been shown to ensure ballot integrity and places an undue burden on the legitimate voting rights of citizens.
2005-10-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should temporarily suspend restrictions on remittances, gift parcels, and family travel to Cuba to allow Cuban-Americans to assist their relatives in Cuba in the aftermath of Hurricane Dennis.
2005-07-12: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Honoring the Sigma Chi Fraternity on the occasion of its 150th Anniversary.
2005-06-24: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of Las Vegas, Nevada.
2005-03-17: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
2005-11-22: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music education, and for other purposes.
2005-03-02: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arthur "Jack" Johnson for the 1913 racially motivated conviction of Johnson, which diminished his athletic, cultural, and historic significance, and tarnished his reputation.
2005-03-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
United States Intelligence Operations Reform bill
2004-10-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
United States Intelligence Operations Reform bill
2004-11-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.