Darfur Accountability Act of 2005
2005-03-02: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1941-1942)
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the regulation of all contact lenses as medical devices, and for other purposes.
2005-11-09: Became Public Law No: 109-96.
Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act
2005-02-03: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Stop Government Propaganda Act
2005-02-02: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S896-898)
Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006
2006-08-12: Became Public Law No: 109-270.
Military Death Gratuity bill
2005-01-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S231)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Veterans Day 2005.
2005-11-10: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12703-12707; text as passed Senate: CR S12707; text of measure as introduced: CR S12694)
National Guard and Reserve Bill of Rights Act of 2005
2005-01-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act of 2005
2005-12-22: Became Public Law No: 109-144.
Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005
2005-02-28: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Prevention First Act
2005-01-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S210-214)
Keep the Promise of Medicare Act of 2005
2005-01-31: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Clean Power Act of 2005
2005-02-16: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1498)
Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2005
2005-02-17: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1642-1643)
Kids Come First Act of 2005
2005-01-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A resolution recognizing the life and accomplishments of Simon Wiesenthal.
2005-09-21: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10254-10257; text as passed Senate: CR S10256; text of measure as introduced: CR S10303-10304)
A bill to build capacity at community colleges in order to meet increased demand for community college education while maintaining the affordable tuition rates and the open-door policy that are the hallmarks of the community college system.
2005-02-15: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1420)
A joint resolution disapproving a rule promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act.
2005-09-13: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 225.
Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2005
2005-02-18: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1710-1712)
A resolution expressing the condolences of the Nation to the victims of Hurricane Katrina, commending the resiliency of the people of the States of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, and committing to stand by them in the relief and recovery efforts.
2005-09-06: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 0. Record Vote Number: 221. (consideration: CR S9630-9631; text as passed Senate: CR S9631; text of measure as introduced: CR S9691)