Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the crisis of Hurricane Katrina should not be used to weaken, waive, or roll back Federal public health, environmental, and environmental justice laws and regulations, and for other purposes.
2005-10-07: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the reapportionment of airport screeners.
2005-10-28: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 108.
Congratulating the West Oahu Little League Baseball team for winning the 2005 Little League Baseball World Series.
2005-09-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the observance of a Month of Global Health.
2005-10-26: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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.
Urging the United Nations to establish a commission on the prevention of slavery, human trafficking, and exploitation.
2005-10-31: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2226)
Supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
2005-10-06: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congratulating Lance Armstrong on his exceptional career upon his victory in the 2005 Tour de France and retiring from professional cycling.
2005-07-25: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Veterans Administration on July 21, 1930.
2005-07-18: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5919)
Remembering and commemorating the lives and work of Maryknoll Sisters Maura Clarke and Ita Ford, Ursuline Sister Dorothy Kazel, and Cleveland Lay Mission Team Member Jean Donovan, who were executed by members of the armed forces of El Salvador on December 2, 1980.
2005-12-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Weatherization Day to recognize the need for reducing home energy costs, particularly for low-income families, through the use of conservation technologies, and for other purposes.
2005-07-28: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Honoring the spiritual leadership of Archbishop Iakovos to Greek Orthodox Christians in the Western Hemisphere.
2005-06-16: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week.
2005-06-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Honoring military children during "National Month of the Military Child".
2005-04-13: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Celebrating the recent discovery of the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker in Eastern Arkansas.
2005-05-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.
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 encouraging the active engagement of American in world affairs and urging the Secretary of State to take the lead and coordinate with other governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations in creating an online database of international exchange programs and related opportunities.
2005-10-07: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
House Democracy Assistance Commission Resolution
2005-03-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the 250th anniversary of Laredo, Texas.
2005-03-01: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
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)