Expressing the sense of Congress that the policy (popularly known as the "Stimson Doctrine") of the United States of not recognizing territorial changes effected by force, should continue to be the guiding foreign policy of the United States in diplomatic discourse.
2008-09-25: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Supporting the goal of increased and sustainable homeownership in the United States and recognizing the importance of homeownership programs, fair lending laws, and fair housing laws in achieving that goal.
2008-07-17: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Honoring Theodor Criveanu for being named by Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Authority, as Righteous Among the Nations for his heroic efforts to save Romanian Jews during the Holocaust.
2007-11-13: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Urging all sides to the political crisis in Ukraine to abide by the May 27, 2007, agreement which calls for a new round of parliamentary elections on September 30, 2007, and to ensure a free and fair, transparent democratic system in Ukraine based on the rule of law.
2007-07-23: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Calling on the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan to immediately release Farhad Aliyev and Rafiq Aliyev from detention during trial, to assure that their right to a fair and open trial before an independent and impartial tribunal will be carried out, and to comply with all its international human rights agreements and commitments respecting the rule of law, and for other purposes.
2007-07-13: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1519)
Urging all sides to the current political crisis in Ukraine to act responsibly and use dialogue to resolve the crisis and ensure a free and transparent democratic system in Ukraine based on the rule of law.
2007-04-17: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Relief for Life-Saving Blood Donors Act of 2004
2004-10-11: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1911-1912)
Emergency Relief for Caribbean Nationals Act
2004-11-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
To reinstate the repealed criminal provisions relating to assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
2004-11-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Small Disaster Assistance Act of 2004
2004-06-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for expenses paid in connection with the donation of an organ.
2004-03-26: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E456)
Helping the People of Haiti Act
2004-03-29: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
To amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit the comparative cost adjustment (CCA) program from operating in the State of Florida.
2004-03-11: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.