Expressing the sense of the Congress that the States should enact joint custody laws for fit parents, so that more children are raised with the benefits of having a father and a mother in their lives.
2006-09-21: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Supporting the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
2006-09-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for the United States to address global climate change through the negotiation of fair and effective international commitments.
2006-09-13: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6432)
Observing the one year anniversary of the date on which the Gulf Coast region was struck by Hurricane Katrina, acknowledging the significant deficiencies that still exist in the ability of cities in the Gulf Coast region to provide necessary social services and subsistence to their residents or to attract the return of many displaced residents, and reaffirming the commitment of Congress to assist in rebuilding the Gulf Coast region, improving the quality of life for all its residents, and ending poverty in America.
2006-07-31: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
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.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of Iraq should not grant blanket amnesty to persons known to have attacked, killed, or wounded members of the United States Armed Forces in Iraq.
2006-06-29: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Recognizing the low presence of minorities in the financial services industry and minorities and women in upper level positions of management, and expressing the sense of the Congress that active measures should be taken to increase the demographic diversity of the financial services industry.
2006-07-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Honoring the members of the Armed Forces serving as health care professionals in Iraq and Afghanistan, and for other purposes.
2006-05-24: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Expressing the sense of the Congress concerning contraceptives for women.
2006-06-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the enactment of legislation that provides access to comprehensive health care for all Americans.
2006-06-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month, and for other purposes.
2006-05-15: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Honoring 2006 Olympic team member Joey Cheek and recognizing the need to work with international partners to help bring an end to the ongoing genocide in Darfur region of Sudan and the suffering of children in Chad.
2006-05-02: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Honoring Mary Eliza Mahoney, America's first professionally trained African-American nurse.
2006-09-20: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Expressing the sense of Congress to encourage the State of Louisiana and the Department of Justice to establish satellite voting outside the State of Louisiana for the New Orleans elections scheduled for April 22, 2006.
2006-04-06: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Commending the people of the Republic of Haiti for holding democratic elections on February 7, 2006, and congratulating President-elect Rene Garcia Preval on his victory in these elections.
2006-03-29: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.
2006-05-02: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to accomplishing the mission in Iraq.
2006-06-21: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1238-1239)
Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 97th anniversary.
2006-05-11: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Supporting the observance of National Latino AIDS Awareness Day on October 15th, 2005, and for other purposes.
2005-10-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.