Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to limit gifts to Members, officers, and employees of the House from State and local governments.
2007-03-15: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Father Nguyen Van Ly, Nguyen Van Dai, Le Thi Cong Nhan, Le Quoc Quan, and other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience, and for other purposes.
2007-05-02: The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1429.
Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome signed on March 25, 1957, which was a key step in creating the European Union, and reaffirming the close and mutually beneficial relationship between the United States and Europe.
2007-03-13: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the 186th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.
2007-03-13: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims.
2007-05-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the founding of Operation Smile.
2007-07-16: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches Week and recognizing the considerable value of American beaches and their role in American culture.
2007-06-27: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the creation of refugee populations in the Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf region as a result of human rights violations.
2008-04-01: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing and appreciating the historical significance and the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commending the PanCretan Association of America.
2007-05-17: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1077)
Expressing deep concern over the use of civilians as "human shields" in violation of international humanitarian law, including Hezbollah's tactic of embedding its forces among civilians to use them as human shields during the summer of 2006 conflict between Hezbollah and the State of Israel.
2007-04-25: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Japan should formally acknowledge, apologize, and accept historical responsibility in a clear and unequivocal manner for its Imperial Armed Forces' coercion of young women into sexual slavery, known to the world as "comfort women", during its colonial and wartime occupation of Asia and the Pacific Islands from the 1930s through the duration of World War II.
2007-07-30: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala and encouraging the Government of Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes.
2007-05-01: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces both at home and abroad.
2007-02-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Glenn Curtiss's achievement of record-breaking speed and his contributions to the motorcycle and aircraft industries.
2007-01-24: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H915)
Recognizing the establishment of Hunters for the Hungry programs across the United States and the contributions of those programs efforts to decrease hunger and help feed those in need.
2007-09-24: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Federal Programs Offset resolution
2007-01-04: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
To establish the Joint Select Committee on Reorganization and Reform of Foreign Assistance Agencies and Programs.
2008-12-10: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Recognizing the threat that the spread of radical Islamist terrorism and Iranian adventurism in Africa poses to the United States, our allies, and interests.
2008-09-29: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Minority AIDS Initiative.
2008-10-03: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Congratulating the Republic of Colombia on its successful rescue mission and thanking Colombian President Alvaro Uribe for the safe return of the Americans held hostage by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.
2008-07-09: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.