Supporting the goals and ideals of a "Rotary International Day" and celebrating and honoring Rotary International on the occasion of its centennial anniversary.
2005-05-10: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
Commending countries and organizations for marking the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and urging a strengthening of the fight against racism, intolerance, bigotry, prejudice, discrimination, and anti-Semitism.
2005-01-25: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
Recognizing the 58th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.
2006-05-03: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.
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.
Recognizing the contributions of Jibreel Khazan (Ezell Blair, Jr.), David Richmond, Joseph McNeil, and Franklin McCain, the "Greensboro Four", to the civil rights movement.
2005-02-16: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Smuggled Tobacco Prevention Act of 2004
2004-07-13: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Jobs for America Act of 2004
2004-07-15: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
To maintain and expand the steel import licensing and monitoring program.
2004-07-07: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2004
2004-07-07: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
American-Owned Property in Occupied Cyprus Claims Act
2004-09-14: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Nurse Staffing Standards for Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2004
2004-05-21: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Medicare Preservation and Anti-Privatization Act
2004-05-21: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
PROTECTION Act
2004-11-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Hate Crimes bill
2004-06-25: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1274)
Ronald Reagan Alzheimer's Breakthrough Act of 2004
2004-07-15: Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the reduction in Medicare payment for certain items of durable medical equipment.
2004-06-07: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.