Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration employees, volunteers, and veterans' service organizations that perform funeral honors and memorial honor details should be permitted to recite the 13 steps to fold an American flag (known as the "13-fold recital") at any national cemetery if requested by the family of the deceased.
2007-10-30: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Urging Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who is also Chairman of his Fatah party, to officially abrogate the 10 articles in the Fatah Constitution that call for Israel's destruction and terrorism against Israel, oppose any political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and label Zionism as racism.
2007-10-18: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.
2007-10-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Condemning the actions of September 7, 2007, resulting in damage to the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial.
2007-10-23: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Veterans of Foreign Wars Day.
2007-09-25: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives to the professionalism and dedication of the United States Capitol Police as the House honors the 10th Anniversary of the tragic deaths of Officer Jacob Chestnut and Detective John Gibson, who lost their lives protecting the Capitol and the people inside from an armed attack.
2008-07-23: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to respecting the independent and professional reputation of General David H. Petraeus and all members of the United States Armed Forces serving in good standing in the defense of the United States.
2007-09-10: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Encouraging participation in hunting and fishing, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Hunting and Fishing Day and the efforts of hunters and fishermen toward the scientific management of wildlife and conservation of the natural environment.
2007-09-24: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Providing for the correction of the events of August 2, 2007.
2007-08-04: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers Day.
2007-09-24: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families and communities.
2007-09-25: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 0 (Roll no. 907). (text: CR H10791)
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for division of the question on the legislative proposals involved to allow separate votes on disparate matters.
2007-07-24: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Regarding the recent actions of Hugo Chavez and the Government of Venezuela.
2007-07-19: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mourning the passing of former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson, and celebrating her life and contributions to the people of the United States.
2007-07-23: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the importance of America's Waterway Watch program, and for other purposes.
2007-10-17: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the unconditional support of the House of Representatives for the members of the National Guard.
2007-12-18: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Requesting that the President focus appropriate attention on neighborhood crime prevention and community policing, and coordinate certain Federal efforts to participate in "National Night Out", which occurs the first Tuesday of August each year, including by supporting local efforts and community watch groups and by supporting local officials, to promote community safety and help provide homeland security.
2007-08-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Administration should rigorously enforce the laws of the United States to substantially reduce illegal immigration and greatly improve border security.
2007-08-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Recognizing the contribution of modeling and simulation technology to the security and prosperity of the United States, and recognizing modeling and simulation as a National Critical Technology.
2007-07-16: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting efforts to increase childhood cancer awareness, treatment, and research.
2007-09-25: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.