A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to award the Combat Medical Badge or another combat badge for Army helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews.
2005-03-14: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Support our Scouts Act of 2005
2005-12-19: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13976-13977)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate upon the five-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001.
2006-09-11: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9319; text as passed Senate: CR S9319; text of measure as introduced: CR S9311)
Theodore Roosevelt Commemorative Coin Act
2005-12-17: Held at the desk.
Little Rock Central High School Desegregation 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
2005-06-09: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums.
2005-03-01: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1875)
Combating Autism Act of 2006
2006-12-19: Became Public Law No: 109-416.
Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2005
2005-03-08: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2258-2259)
A resolution relative to the death of Lloyd Bentsen, distinguished member of the United States Senate.
2006-05-23: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5027-5029; text as passed Senate: CR S5029; text of measure as introduced: CR S4971)
A bill to authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of Congress, collectively, to the Tuskegee Airmen in recognition of their unique military record, which inspired revolutionary reform in the Armed Forces.
2005-10-06: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2005
2005-03-17: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3010)
A resolution condemning the April 25, 2006, beating and intimidation of Cuban dissident Martha Beatriz Roque.
2006-05-25: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5283; text as passed Senate: CR S5283)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day.
2006-04-25: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3524-3425; text as passed Senate: CR S3524; text of measure as introduced: CR S3517)
Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2005
2005-04-13: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3533)
A resolution honoring the National Association of State Veterans Homes and the 119 State veterans homes providing long-term care to veterans that are represented by that association for their contributions to the health care of veterans and the health-care system of the Nation.
2006-03-31: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2696-2697; text as passed Senate: CR S2697; text of measure as introduced: CR S2691-2692)
A resolution urging the Republic of Belarus to conduct planned presidential elections March 19, 2006, in a free, fair, and transparent manner and with respect for human rights.
2006-03-13: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2049-2050; text as passed Senate: CR S2050; text of measure as introduced: CR S2043)
A resolution recognizing and honoring the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.
2006-03-03: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1756-1757; text as passed Senate: CR S1757; text of measure as introduced: CR S1681)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding oversight of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.
2005-11-16: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13063-13065; text as passed Senate: CR S13064-13065; text of measure as introduced: CR S12959-12960)
Voting Integrity and Verification Act of 2005
2005-02-09: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Bankruptcy Reform bill
2005-04-20: Became Public Law No: 109-8.