A bill to amend section 401 (b)(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding the Federal Pell Grant maximum amount.
2005-02-03: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S987)
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)
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 title 10, United States Code, to provide leave for members of the Armed Forces in connection with adoptions of children, and for other purposes.
2005-03-01: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005
2005-02-28: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Military Death Gratuity bill
2005-01-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S231)
Geriatric and Chronic Care Management Act of 2005
2005-01-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Audubon Society.
2006-07-11: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7357; text as passed Senate: CR S7357)
A bill to grant a Federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated.
2005-01-25: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make a stillborn child an insurable dependent for purposes of the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program.
2005-07-28: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1235, as amended, ordered to be reported.
Kids Come First Act of 2005
2005-01-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Keep Our Promise to America's Military Retirees Act
2005-02-16: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Community Choice in Real Estate Act
2005-01-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit former members of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected disability rated as total to travel on military aircraft in the same manner and to the same extent as retired members of the Armed Forces are entitled to travel on such aircraft.
2005-01-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S241)
Flag Desecration resolution
2006-06-27: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 34. Record Vote Number: 189.
Flu Protection Act of 2005
2005-02-15: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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)
Tsunami Preparedness Act
2005-07-19: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.
Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2005
2005-02-18: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1710-1712)
A resolution supporting the 200th anniversary of the nation's nautical charting and related scientific programs, which formed the basis for what is today the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and recognizing 200 years of research, service to the people of the United States, and stewardship of the marine environment by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and its predecessor agencies, and for other purposes.
2006-12-07: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11544-11545; text as passed Senate: CR S11544-11545; text of measure as introduced: CR S11506)