Expressing support for designation of September 2010 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States.
2010-08-05: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Denouncing the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, "honor" killings, acid burnings, dowry deaths, and other gender- based persecutions, expressing the sense of Congress that participation, protection, recognition, and equality of women is crucial to achieving a just, moral and peaceful society, and for other purposes.
2009-01-07: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Expressing support for designation of September 2009 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States.
2009-08-03: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Designating the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as a national security interest and asset.
2010-03-10: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1295-1296)
Supporting the goals and ideals of the 20th anniversary celebration of the Harris County Hospital District's Thomas Street Health Center, which coincides with World AIDS Day.
2009-12-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Extending best wishes to the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as they celebrate the 62nd anniversary of Pakistan's independence from the British Empire.
2009-07-24: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Honoring an American Legend and Musical Icon.
2009-06-26: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Iran's lack of protection for internationally recognized human rights creates poor conditions for religious freedom in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
2009-01-08: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Recognizing the historic steps India and Pakistan have taken toward achieving bilateral peace.
2009-01-08: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with the congressional mandate provided for in the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 as well as other statutes, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation.
2009-12-03: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day, and for other purposes.
2009-12-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas.
2009-10-15: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a bust of Sojourner Truth.
2009-04-24: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the people of the United States should grieve for the loss of life that defined the Third Reich and celebrate the continued education efforts for tolerance and justice, reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the fight against intolerance and prejudice in any form, and honoring the legacy of transparent procedure, government accountability, the rule of law, the pursuit of justice, and the struggle for universal freedom and human rights.
2009-01-07: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Recognizing the disproportionate impact of the global food crisis on children in the developing world.
2009-01-08: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Barbara Charline Jordan.
2009-01-07: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of George Thomas "Mickey" Leland.
2009-01-07: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Supporting the observance of World Stroke Awareness Day, and for other purposes.
2009-01-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Expressing that Congress has the sole and exclusive power to declare war.
2009-01-07: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of Iraq should not grant blanket amnesty to persons known to have attacked, killed, or wounded members of the United States Armed Forces in Iraq.
2009-01-07: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.