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)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the resumption of beef exports to Japan.
2005-03-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Honoring the life's work of Pope John Paul II.
2005-04-05: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Creating a select committee to investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts to conduct activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to fight the war on terrorism.
2005-02-16: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Supporting the goals and ideals of a "Rotary International Day" and celebrating and honoring Rotary International on the occasion of its centennial anniversary.
2005-05-10: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a day should be established as "National Tartan Day" to recognize the outstanding achievements and contributions made by Scottish-Americans to the United States.
2005-03-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the thousands of Freemasons in every State in the Nation and honoring them for their many contributions to the Nation throughout its history.
2005-01-04: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Expressing the sense of Congress that public policy should continue to protect and strengthen the ability of farmers and ranchers to join together in cooperative self-help efforts.
2006-09-29: Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need for additional research into the chronic neurological condition hydrocephalus, and for other purposes.
2006-08-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the victory of United States winemakers at the 1976 Paris Wine Tasting.
2006-08-03: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Honoring and praising the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution on the 100th anniversary of being granted its Congressional Charter.
2006-06-26: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Commending Armed Forces medical personnel for their outstanding care of combat casualties.
2006-03-15: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H977)
Supporting the goal and mission of America Recycles Day.
2005-11-16: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
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 a national day of prayer and remembrance for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and encouraging all Americans to observe that day.
2005-09-15: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the education curriculum in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
2006-01-27: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Expressing the sense of Congress concerning the vital role of Medicare in the health care system of our Nation over the last 40 years.
2005-07-21: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Declaring that it is the policy of the United States not to enter into any base agreement with the Government of Iraq that would lead to a permanent United States military presence in Iraq.
2005-06-30: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to honor Constantino Brumidi on the 200th anniversary of his birth.
2005-07-21: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the importance of Medicaid in the health care system of our Nation.
2005-07-21: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.