Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right of citizens of the United States to health care of equal high quality.
2005-03-02: Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Congratulating Prime Minister-designate Portia Simpson Miller for becoming the first female Prime Minister-designate of Jamaica.
2006-03-14: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the original authorization for use of force against Iraq contained in Public Law 107-243 is outdated and Congress should vote on a new use of force resolution that reflects the current situation in Iraq.
2006-09-07: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives to the professionalism and dedication of the United States Capitol Police.
2006-04-04: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Mrs. Coretta Scott King and her contributions as a leader in the struggle for civil rights, and expressing condolences to the King family on her passing.
2006-02-01: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense provide to the House of Representatives certain documents in their possession relating to any entity with which the United States has contracted for public relations purposes concerning Iraq.
2006-03-16: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 156.
Creating a select committee to investigate the Administration's intent to go to war before congressional authorization, manipulation of pre-war intelligence, encouraging and countenancing torture, retaliating against critics, and to make recommendations regarding grounds for possible impeachment.
2005-12-18: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Urging the Government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam to engage positively in the forthcoming peace talks and prevent a return to armed conflict in Sri Lanka.
2006-02-08: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State to provide to the House of Representatives certain documents in their possession relating to strategies and plans either designed to cause regime change in or for the use of military force against Iran.
2006-06-23: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 202.
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Texas Western's 1966 NCAA Basketball Championship and recognizing the groundbreaking impact of the title game victory on diversity in sports and civil rights in America.
2006-02-28: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Censuring Vice President Richard B. Cheney for failing to respond to requests for information concerning allegations that he and others in the Administration misled Congress and the American people regarding the decision to go to war in Iraq, misstated and manipulated intelligence information regarding the justification for the war, countenanced torture and cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment of persons in Iraq, and permitted inappropriate retaliation against critics of the Administration and for failing to adequately account for specific misstatements he made regarding the war.
2005-12-18: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Censuring President George W. Bush for failing to respond to requests for information concerning allegations that he and others in his Administration misled Congress and the American people regarding the decision to go to war in Iraq, misstated and manipulated intelligence information regarding the justification for the war, countenanced torture and cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment of persons in Iraq, and permitted inappropriate retaliation against critics of his Administration, for failing to adequately account for specific misstatements he made regarding the war, and for failing to comply with Executive Order 12958.
2005-12-18: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Promoting local peace building efforts in Colombia and recognizing the courageous efforts of Colombian civil society and churches to establish peace communities, advance non-violent conflict resolution, and advocate for human dignity.
2006-05-18: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Recognizing the African American Spiritual as a national treasure.
2006-05-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Methamphetamine Prevention Week should be established to increase awareness of methamphetamine and to educate the public on ways to help prevent the use of that damaging narcotic.
2006-04-06: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commending the outstanding efforts by members of the United States Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development in response to the earthquake in South Asia that occurred on October 8, 2005.
2005-12-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith.
2005-10-07: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to provide to the House of Representatives certain documents in his possession relating to the anticipated effects of climate change on the coastal regions of the United States.
2005-11-15: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 119.
Supporting the goals and ideals of World Water Day.
2006-05-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Requesting the President of the United States and directing the Secretary of State to provide to the House of Representatives certain documents in their possession relating to the White House Iraq Group.
2005-11-10: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 117.