The 109th Congress of the United States convened from January 3, 2005, to January 3, 2007. It consisted of the House of Representatives and the Senate, with a Republican majority in both chambers. This Congress was notable for addressing issues such as tax reform, energy policy, and national security. During the 109th Congress, significant legislation included the Deficit Reduction Act and the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The Congress also dealt with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, focusing on disaster relief and recovery efforts. Key figures included Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert and Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist.