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.
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)
Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
2005-02-17: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Supporting the goals of National Manufacturing Week, congratulating manufacturers and their employees for their contributions growth and innovation, and recognizing the challenges facing the manufacturing sector.
2005-02-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Recognizing the importance of designating the Republic of Poland as a program country for purposes of the visa waiver program under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and urging the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State to assist Poland in qualifying for such program.
2005-02-09: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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 there is no honor in "honor killings".
2005-11-10: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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.
Honoring the memory of the members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have given their lives in service to the United States in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
2005-12-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.
Supporting the goal of eliminating suffering and death due to cancer by the year 2015.
2006-09-20: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should temporarily suspend restrictions on remittances, gift parcels, and family travel to Cuba to allow Cuban-Americans to assist their relatives in Cuba in the aftermath of Hurricane Dennis.
2005-07-12: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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.
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.
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding fertility issues facing cancer survivors.
2005-06-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Congratulating Disneyland and the Walt Disney Company on the 50th Anniversary of the opening of Disneyland.
2005-05-02: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Expressing the sense of Congress that a site in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the 40 members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives in the air crash at Bakers Creek, Australia, on June 14, 1943.
2005-03-17: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of traumatic brain injury and support for the designation of a National Brain Injury Awareness Month.
2006-05-04: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.