Recognizing the African American Spiritual as a national treasure.
2006-05-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
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 religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
2005-11-10: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Cambodian-American Freedom Day.
2005-11-03: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
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.
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the American Academy of Pediatrics and supporting the mission and goals of the organization.
2005-10-07: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the July, 2005, measures of extreme repression on the part of the Cuban Government against members of Cuba's prodemocracy movement, calling for the immediate release of all political prisoners, the legalization of political parties and free elections in Cuba, urging the European Union to reexamine its policy toward Cuba, and calling on the representative of the United States to the 62d session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights to ensure a resolution calling upon the Cuban regime to end its human rights violations, and for other purposes.
2005-09-29: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congratulating Albert Pujols on being named the Most Valuable Player for the National League for the 2005 Major League Baseball season.
2006-06-06: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Condemning the racist remarks of William Bennett.
2005-10-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Commending the State of Kuwait for granting women certain important political rights.
2005-07-12: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 368). (text: CR 7/11/2005 H5612)
Supporting the goals and ideals of The Year of the Museum.
2006-02-08: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals of National Arson Awareness Week.
2005-04-28: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Health Center Week in order to raise awareness of health services provided by community, migrant, public housing, and homeless health centers, and for other purposes.
2005-07-25: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commending the Philadelphia Coalition for its principled, open, and integrated approach to eradicating racism and intolerance, and for its determination to confront the past and work toward the future.
2005-08-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Recognizing and celebrating the life and accomplishments of the great African American jockey Jimmy "Wink" Winkfield and the significant contributions and excellence of other African American jockeys and trainers in the sport of horse racing and the history of the Kentucky Derby.
2005-05-05: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Recognizing the anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment and encouraging the American people to educate and instill pride and purpose into their communities and to observe the anniversary annually with appropriate programs and activities.
2005-12-07: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a postage stamp should be issued in commemoration of Diwali, a festival celebrated by people of Indian origin.
2005-04-20: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Recognizing and honoring firefighters for their many contributions throughout the history of the Nation.
2005-04-06: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring Johnnie Cochran, Jr. for his service to the Nation, and expressing condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and admirers on his death.
2005-05-05: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
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)