Honoring the life's work of Pope John Paul II.
2005-04-05: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to free trade negotiations that could adversely impact the sugar industry of the United States.
2005-02-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Commending the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on the completion of the Space Shuttle's second Return-to-Flight mission.
2006-07-21: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Expressing the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that, not later than January 1, 2025, the agricultural, forestry, and working land of the United States should provide from renewable resources not less than 25 percent of the total energy consumed in the United States and continue to produce safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber.
2006-11-17: House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 8, 2006.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month, and for other purposes.
2006-05-15: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the needs of children affected by major disasters are unique and should be given special consideration in conducting disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities, and for other purposes.
2006-05-18: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Expressing the sense of Congress to encourage the State of Louisiana and the Department of Justice to establish satellite voting outside the State of Louisiana for the New Orleans elections scheduled for April 22, 2006.
2006-04-06: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
To congratulate the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on the 25th anniversary of the first flight of the Space Transportation System, to honor Commander John Young and the Pilot Robert Crippen, who flew Space Shuttle Columbia on April 12-14, 1981, on its first orbital test flight, and to commend the men and women of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and all those supporting America's space program for their accomplishments and their role in inspiring the American people.
2006-04-07: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Calling upon the President to meet with a joint session of Congress to discuss the Government's plan for post-Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts.
2006-03-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 97th anniversary.
2006-05-11: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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 National Life Insurance Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
2005-07-26: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Commemorating the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923, urging the Government of the Republic of Turkey to acknowledge the culpability of its predecessor state, the Ottoman Empire, for the Armenian Genocide and engage in rapprochement with the Republic of Armenia and the Armenian people, and supporting the accession of Turkey to the European Union if Turkey meets certain criteria.
2005-09-15: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 11.
Gulf Coast Restoration Act
2010-09-15: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Offshore Lease Fairness Act
2010-08-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act
2010-07-29: Referred to House Ways and Means
To extend the expenditure deadline for the social services block grant funds provided for recovery from Hurricanes Ike and Rita.
2010-07-20: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Judgment Evading Foreign States Accountability Act of 2010
2010-06-22: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
Firearms Excise Tax Improvement Act of 2010
2010-08-16: Became Public Law No: 111-237.
To terminate the moratorium on deepwater drilling issued by the Secretary of the Interior.
2010-06-16: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.