Concerning the Government of Romania's ban on intercountry adoptions and the welfare of orphaned or abandoned children in Romania.
2006-04-06: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the grave disapproval of the House of Representatives regarding the majority opinion of the Supreme Court in the case of Kelo et al. v. City of New London et al. that nullifies the protections afforded private property owners in the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment.
2005-06-30: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the importance of an independent Iraqi judiciary in the formation of a new and democratic Iraq.
2005-12-16: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Thanking John R. Bolton, President George W. Bush's nominee to serve as United States Ambassador to the United Nations, for his long-standing history of confronting corruption at the United Nations and urging him to continue his hard work and dedication to the implementation of measures that will restore credibility of this international organization.
2005-05-04: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in remembrance of the members of the Armed Forces who perished in the April 24, 1980, rescue attempt of the American hostages being held in Iran and commending all special operations forces personnel currently in service.
2005-06-21: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to American society over the past three decades.
2005-05-03: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that due to the allegations of fraud, mismanagement, and abuse within the United Nations oil-for-food program, the growing record of human rights abuses by United Nations personnel in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the lack of action by the United Nations in response to the genocide in the Darfur region of the Sudan, Kofi Annan should resign from the position of Secretary General of the United Nations to help restore confidence in the organization.
2005-05-12: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Supporting responsible fatherhood, promoting marriage, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day.
2006-06-13: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the need to move the Nation's current health care delivery system toward a defined contribution system.
2005-06-22: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4903)
Recognizing a National Week of Hope in commemoration of the 10-year anniversary of the terrorist bombing in Oklahoma City.
2005-04-20: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Social Security is a vital program facing bankruptcy, which must be reformed.
2005-03-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the resumption of beef exports to Japan.
2005-03-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that judicial determinations regarding the meaning of the Constitution of the United States should not be based on judgments, laws, or pronouncements of foreign institutions unless such foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements inform an understanding of the original meaning of the Constitution of the United States.
2005-09-29: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 3.
Recognizing the contributions of the United States Marine Corps and other units of the United States Armed Forces on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II.
2005-03-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools.
2005-02-01: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commemorating the anniversary of, commending, and reaffirming the national motto of the United States on the 50th anniversary of its formal adoption.
2006-05-22: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should address the ongoing problem of untouchability in India.
2006-05-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that, as a matter of economic and national security, the United States Government should protect and support United States currency.
2006-05-23: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E932)
Budget resolution FY2007
2006-03-30: Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.