Urging the establishment and observation of a legal public holiday in honor of Cesar E. Chavez.
2007-03-28: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3188)
Recognizing the importance of community development corporations (CDCs).
2007-01-17: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Observing the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging the people of the United States to observe the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and for other purposes.
2007-01-16: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
To honor Muhammad Ali, global humanitarian, on the occasion of his 65th birthday and to extend best wishes to him and his family.
2007-01-17: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congratulating Illinois State University as it celebrates its sesquicentennial.
2007-01-23: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 50). (text: CR 1/22/2007 H800)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding modern-day slavery.
2007-04-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.
Recognizing the life of Lamar Hunt and his outstanding contributions to the Kansas City Chiefs, the National Football League, and the United States.
2007-05-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools.
2007-01-23: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 428 - 0 (Roll no. 48). (text: CR 1/22/2007 H796)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Letter Carriers Appreciation Day.
2008-04-29: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing Ann Richards' extraordinary contributions to Texas and American public life.
2007-02-27: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that an increase in number of members of the United States Forces deployed in Iraq is the wrong course of action and that a drastic shift in the political and diplomatic strategy of the United States is needed to help secure and stabilize Iraq.
2007-01-09: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all workers deserve fair treatment and safe working conditions, and honoring Dolores Huerta for her commitment to the improvement of working conditions for farm worker families and the rights of women and children.
2007-01-05: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mourning the passing of President Gerald Rudolph Ford and celebrating his leadership and service to the people of the United States.
2007-01-11: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Minority AIDS Initiative.
2008-10-03: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the birth of Italian architect Andrea Palladio.
2008-07-31: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Expressing the sense of Congress that increasing American capabilities in science, mathematics, and technology education should be a national priority.
2008-06-05: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the threat posed to international peace, stability in the Middle East, and the vital national security interests of the United States by Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and regional hegemony, and for other purposes.
2008-05-22: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holocaust and remembering her legacy of courage, selflessness, and hope.
2008-07-31: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Recognizing the disproportionate impact of the global food crisis on children in the developing world.
2008-09-11: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Honoring the sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans.
2008-06-11: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.