Expressing the sense of the House that the President should take immediate action to initiate measures to lower the burden of gasoline prices on the economy of the United States, prevent Members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries from reaping windfall profits on sales of oil to the United States, and for other purposes.
2005-06-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Commending the University of Michigan Wolverines softball team for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Championship on June 8, 2005.
2005-08-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
2005-05-16: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 0 (Roll no. 172). (text: CR H3273)
Honoring the life's work of Pope John Paul II.
2005-04-05: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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 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.
Recognizing the public service of Archbishop Patrick Flores.
2005-02-09: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Congratulating the Detroit Shock for winning the 2006 Women's National Basketball Association Championship, and for other purposes.
2006-12-09: Received in the Senate.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should immediately replace the Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld.
2006-09-13: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Congratulating The Professional Golfers' Association of America on its 90th anniversary and commending the members of The Professional Golfers' Association of America and The PGA Foundation for the charitable contributions they provide to the United States.
2006-11-13: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Urging the United States Trade Representative to take action to ensure that the People's Republic of China complies with its obligations to protect intellectual property rights, and for other purposes.
2005-11-17: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.
Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, supporting the goals and ideals of National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week, and for other purposes.
2005-09-30: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.
Conveying the sympathy of Congress to the families of the young women murdered in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico, and encouraging increased United States involvement in bringing an end to these crimes.
2006-05-03: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that, for fiscal year 2006, rates of compensation for civilian employees of the United States should be adjusted at the same time, and in the same proportion, as are rates of compensation for members of the uniformed services.
2005-02-01: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the issuance of the 500,000th design patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
2005-04-20: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arthur "Jack" Johnson for the 1913 racially motivated conviction of Johnson, which diminished his athletic, cultural, and historic significance, and tarnished his reputation.
2005-03-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Safe Drinking Water for Healthy Communities Act of 2004
2004-10-11: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1908)