Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Christian Science Monitor newspaper.
2008-09-23: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Recognizing the importance and sustainability of the United States hardwoods industry and urging that United States hardwoods and the products derived from United States hardwoods be given full consideration in any program directed at constructing environmentally preferable commercial, public, or private buildings.
2008-09-22: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Congratulating the Republic of Latvia on the 90th anniversary of its declaration of independence.
2008-07-31: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Condemning the broadcasting of incitement to violence against Americans and the United States in media based in the Middle East, and for other purposes.
2008-06-26: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Commending the efforts of those who sought to block an international arms transfer destined for Zimbabwe, where the government has unleashed a campaign of violence and intimidation against members of the political opposition, and for other purposes.
2008-06-18: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the values and goals of the "Joint Action Plan Between the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil and the Government of the United States of America to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Discrimination and Promote Equality", signed by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Brazilian Minister of Racial Integration Edson Santos on March 13, 2008.
2008-09-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur with essential tactical and utility helicopters.
2008-06-05: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Condemning postelection violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis.
2008-06-19: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1 (Roll no. 430). (text: CR 6/18/2008 H5517-5518)
Noting that the Government of Iraq will likely enjoy $32 billion in surplus oil revenues in 2008 and requesting the Government of Iraq to dedicate $1 billion to address the needs of Iraqi refugees and internally displaced persons.
2008-05-15: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of the People's Republic of China for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by the earthquake of May 12, 2008 in Sichuan Province.
2008-05-20: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the People's Republic of China and all enterprises owned or controlled by the People's Republic of China should make proper disclosures with the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the selective default status of certain bonds.
2008-05-07: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998.
2008-04-23: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Resolution condemning the endemic restrictions on freedom of the press and media and public expression in the Middle East and the concurrent and widespread presence of anti-Semitic incitement to violence and Holocaust denial in the Arab media and press.
2008-06-18: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the memory of Dith Pran by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and remember the victims of genocides that have taken place around the globe.
2008-05-06: On motion to table the motion to recosider the vote Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 - 186 (Roll no. 254).
Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to devote new resources to research into the causes and treatment of autism and to improve training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism.
2008-05-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Marking the 225th anniversary of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, which ended the Revolutionary War with the Kingdom of Great Britain and recognized the independence of the United States of America, and acknowledging the shared values and close friendship between the peoples and governments of the United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
2008-06-10: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 394). (text: CR H5139)
Honoring the life and legacy of Chief Standing Bear, a pioneer in civil rights for Native Americans, on the 100th anniversary of Chief Standing Bear's death.
2008-04-29: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the 187th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.
2008-03-11: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran.
2008-08-01: 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.
2008-03-12: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.