Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that France, Germany, Russia, and other nations can contribute to Iraq's reconstruction by forgiving debts owed by Iraq to those nations and by making generous pledges for Iraq's reconstruction at the International Conference on Reconstruction in Iraq to be held in Madrid.
2003-10-16: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Commending the Prime Minister of Great Britain for his stalwart leadership and unwavering support of the United States in the effort to disarm Saddam Hussein of weapons of mass destruction and free the Iraqi people of the scourge of brutal dictatorship.
2003-04-03: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Commending Afghan women for their participation in Afghan government and civil society, encouraging the inclusion of Afghan women in the political and economic life of Afghanistan, and advocating the protection of the human rights of all Afghans, particularly women, in the Afghanistan Constitution.
2003-11-19: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Commending the people and the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for their political reform efforts and wishing them continued success in their democratization efforts.
2003-09-16: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Calling for the establishment of an international criminal tribunal for the purpose of indicting, prosecuting, and imprisoning Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials who are responsible for crimes against humanity, genocide, and other criminal violations of international law.
2003-02-27: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Recognizing the courage and sacrifice of those members of the United States Armed Forces who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and calling for a full accounting of the 1,902 members of the Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflict.
2003-02-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
Commending R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and its employees for their 33-year relationship with motorsports and their contributions to the sport of stock-car racing.
2003-09-16: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Commemorating the 9th anniversary of the attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Aid Association (AMIA) in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and highlighting the attack as characteristic of the threat to the United States from radical Islamic organizations operating from Latin America.
2003-07-18: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the systematic human rights violations in Cuba committed by the Castro regime, calling for the immediate release of all political prisoners, and supporting respect for basic human rights and free elections in Cuba.
2003-04-08: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Declaring genocide in Darfur, Sudan.
2004-09-07: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Expressing support for a renewed effort to find a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement to the Cyprus problem.
2003-04-10: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 129). (text as passed House: CR 4/09/2003 H3009-3010)
Expressing the sense of Congress with regard to providing humanitarian assistance to countries of the Caribbean devastated by Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne.
2004-10-05: Received in the Senate.
Urging the Government of Ukraine to ensure a democratic, transparent, and fair election process for the presidential election on October 31, 2004.
2004-10-05: Received in the Senate.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative stamp should be issued in honor of the centennial anniversary of Rotary International and its work to eradicate polio.
2004-02-26: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the continuing gross violations of human rights and civil liberties of the Syrian people by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic.
2004-09-14: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Transparency Day, which promotes the financial transparency of charitable organizations.
2004-01-27: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Condemning the attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994 and expressing the concern of the United States regarding the continuing, decade-long delay in the resolution of this case.
2004-09-07: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that American colleges and universities should adopt an Academic Bill of Rights to secure the intellectual independence of faculty members and students and to protect the principle of intellectual diversity.
2003-11-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Recognizing with humble gratitude the more than 16,000,000 veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II and the Americans who supported the war effort on the home front and celebrating the completion of the National World War II Memorial on the National Mall in the District of Columbia.
2004-05-21: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
To urge the President, on behalf of the United States, to present the Presidential Medal of Freedom to His Holiness, Pope John Paul II, in recognition of his significant, enduring, and historic contributions to the causes of freedom, human dignity, and peace and to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of His Holiness' inauguration of his ministry as Bishop of Rome and Supreme Pastor of the Catholic Church.
2003-11-20: Message on Senate action sent to the House.