Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Judicial determinations regarding the meaning of the laws 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 laws of the United States.
2004-05-13: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 3.
Congratulating the American Dental Association for sponsoring the second annual "Give Kids a Smile" program which emphasizes the need to improve access to dental care for children, and thanking dentists for volunteering their time to help provide needed dental care.
2004-10-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congratulating the United States Geological Survey on its 125th Anniversary.
2004-10-06: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 240.
Condemning the terrorist bombing attacks in Madrid that occurred on March 11, 2004.
2004-03-17: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Honoring the achievements of Siegfried and Roy, recognizing the impact of their efforts on the conservation of endangered species both domestically and worldwide, and wishing Roy Horn a full and speedy recovery.
2004-09-07: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 218.
Recognizing and honoring the firefighters and other public servants who responded to the October, 2003, historically devastating, outbreak of wildfires in Southern California.
2003-11-05: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, which has been a significant part of the social, economic, and cultural heritage of the United States and many other nations and a leading force for product and manufacturing innovation throughout the 20th century.
2003-07-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the efforts of organizations such as Second Harvest to provide emergency food assistance to hungry people in the United States, and encouraging all Americans to provide volunteer services and other support for local antihunger advocacy efforts and hunger relief charities, including food banks, food rescue organizations, food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency shelters.
2004-10-05: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the people of Iran and their legitimate quest for freedom and friendship with the people of the United States, and for other purposes.
2003-02-05: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a discretionary spending ledger and a mandatory spending ledger.
2003-09-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Legislative and Budget Process.
Congratulating the United States Air Force Academy on its 50th Anniversary and recognizing its contributions to the Nation.
2004-04-01: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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 and honoring the United States Armed Forces and supporting the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month.
2004-04-27: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen and their contribution in creating an integrated United States Air Force, the world's foremost Air and Space Supremacy Force.
2004-06-02: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Expressing support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day, and for other purposes.
2003-05-21: Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Expressing support for the designation and goals of "Hire a Veteran Week".
2003-08-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Extending the thanks of Congress and a grateful nation to the Iraqis Mohammed and Iman for their brave actions against oppression and tyranny in providing to United States forces, at great risk to themselves, information essential for the rescue of Private First Class Jessica Lynch, United States Army, on April 1, 2003.
2003-04-11: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the Earth Liberation Front and ecological terrorism.
2003-05-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.