Urging the appropriate representative of the United States to the 60th Session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights to introduce a resolution calling upon the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its human rights violations in China.
2004-03-03: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Commending the resiliency of the people of the State of Florida and the work of those individuals who have assisted with the recovery efforts after the devastation caused by Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne.
2004-09-28: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives for the victims of the devastating earthquake that occurred on December 26, 2003, in Bam, Iran.
2004-03-02: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 33). (text: CR H724)
Condemning the series of terrorist attacks against the Russian Federation that occurred in late August and early September 2004.
2004-09-13: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Conveying the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the families of the young women murdered in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico, and encouraging increased United States involvement in bringing an end to these crimes.
2003-11-23: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2440)
Commending the people and the Governments of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, the State of Qatar, and the Sultanate Oman for their progress toward democratization and political and economic liberalization.
2004-07-22: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Commending the Government of Portugal and the Portuguese people for their long-standing friendship, stalwart leadership, and unwavering support of the United States in the effort to combat international terrorism.
2004-07-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congratulating the Tampa Bay Lightning for winning the 2004 National Hockey League Stanley Cup championship and for their outstanding performance during the entire 2003-2004 season.
2004-06-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Defense should rectify deficiencies in the military postal system to ensure that members of the Armed Forces stationed overseas are able to receive and send mail in a timely manner as well as receive and send election ballots in time to be counted in the 2004 elections.
2004-05-12: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Condemning ethnic violence in Kosovo.
2004-04-02: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Deploring the misuse of the International Court of Justice by a plurality of the United Nations General Assembly for a narrow political purpose.
2004-07-15: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to improve its protection of intellectual property rights, and for other purposes.
2004-07-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the importance and contributions of sportsmen to American society, supporting the traditions and values of sportsmen, and recognizing the many economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities.
2003-09-23: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Girl Scouts of the United States of America should be commended, on its 92d anniversary, for providing quality age-appropriate experiences that prepare girls to become the leaders of tomorrow and for raising issues important to girls.
2004-03-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Expressing the concern and support of the House of Representatives for local elected officials under threat of assassination, kidnapping, forcible displacement, and coercion by terrorist organizations in the Republic of Colombia.
2004-03-31: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Condemning the terrorist bombing attacks in Madrid that occurred on March 11, 2004.
2004-03-17: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
War in Iraq Anniversary resolution
2004-03-17: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 327 - 93, 7 Present (Roll no. 64). (text: CR H1142)
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the families of the victims of the terrorist suicide bombing attacks that occurred on May 16, 2003, in Casablanca, Morocco.
2003-06-12: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of establishing a program to foster private investment by the people of the United States in Iraqi schools and hospitals through adopt-a-school and adopt-a-hospital initiatives.
2003-11-19: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.