Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require committees to hold hearings upon the issuance of certain reports from an Inspector General or the Comptroller General the subject matter of which is within the jurisdiction of such committees.
2006-06-29: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4902-4904)
Calling on the President to take immediate steps to help improve the security situation in Darfur, Sudan, with a specific emphasis on civilian protection.
2006-09-26: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commending American craft brewers.
2006-06-06: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
2006-05-16: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the observance of a "National Day of the American Cowboy".
2006-04-25: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Earmarks Process resolution
2006-01-31: Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, 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 goals and ideals of a Salvadoran-American Day (El Dia del Salvadoreno) in recognition of all Salvadoran-Americans for their hard work, dedication, and contribution to the stability and well-being of the United States.
2006-07-18: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congratulating the people and Government of Italy, the Torino Olympic Organizing Committee, the International Olympic Committee, the United States Olympic Committee, the 2006 United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams, and all international athletes upon the successful completion of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Turin, Italy.
2006-05-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Mrs. Coretta Scott King and her contributions as a leader in the struggle for civil rights, and expressing condolences to the King family on her passing.
2006-02-01: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Encouraging States to establish programs to award high school diplomas to veterans who left high school before receiving diplomas in order to serve in the Armed Forces during a time of war.
2006-05-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet for 72 hours before consideration by the House, and for other purposes.
2006-02-16: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Congratulating Chris Carpenter on being named the Cy Young Award winner for the National League for the 2005 Major League Baseball season.
2006-05-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Methamphetamine Prevention Week should be established to increase awareness of methamphetamine and to educate the public on ways to help prevent the use of that damaging narcotic.
2006-04-06: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should enact legislation to provide direct emergency assistance to American farmers who were adversely affected by natural disasters and unforeseen production costs during the 2005 crop year.
2006-03-02: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Vice Admiral (retired) James B. Stockdale, United States Navy.
2005-07-28: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the National Audubon Society.
2005-10-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.
Congratulating Albert Pujols on being named the Most Valuable Player for the National League for the 2005 Major League Baseball season.
2006-06-06: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congratulating the State of Israel on the election of Ambassador Dan Gillerman as Vice-President of the 60th United Nations General Assembly.
2005-10-27: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should seek to convene an international conference in 2006 to develop more effective means to deal with the serious and growing threat of methamphetamine and synthetic drug precursor chemicals.
2005-11-17: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Condemning the recent vote by the British Association of University Teachers to boycott Bar-Ilan University and Haifa University.
2005-05-19: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats.