Military Commissions Habeas Corpus Restoration Act of 2007
2007-06-28: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7367)
Child Gun Safety and Gun Access Prevention Act of 2007
2007-02-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
To authorize the President to posthumously award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to the seven members of the crew of the space shuttle Columbia in recognition of their outstanding and enduring contributions to the Nation.
2007-03-16: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
Hurricane Katrina Disaster Inquiry Commission Act of 2007
2007-01-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2008
2008-09-08: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 110-829, Part I.
Save Our Children: Stop the Violent Predators Against Children DNA Act of 2007
2007-02-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.
2008-06-26: 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, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit lines.
2008-06-18: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for designation of April as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable long-standing contributions to American culture.
2007-12-19: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Calling for an end to the state of emergency in Pakistan.
2007-11-09: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13513)
Condemning in the strongest terms the attacks on African Union peacekeepers that occurred in Haskanita, Darfur, Sudan, on September 29, 2007.
2007-10-29: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the extraordinary life of legendary reporter, television personality, international humanitarian, and Houston icon Marvin Harold Zindler, who championed the cause of the economically powerless, politically underrepresented, and physically ill and disabled in Houston, across the nation, and around the world.
2007-07-30: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Commending David Ray Ritcheson, a survivor of one of the most horrific hate crimes in the history of Texas, and recognizing his efforts in promoting Federal legislation to combat hate crimes.
2007-07-23: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the life accomplishments and extraordinary leadership of Sylvia K. Brooks, a 16-year President and CEO of the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) and first female president of the Houston Urban League, who transformed the Houston Area Urban League into a nationally-recognized and respected social service agency.
2007-07-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Kevin Dwayne Ener, a dedicated radio broadcaster who worked diligently to provide valuable broadcast services to the Acres Homes Communities in Houston, Texas.
2007-02-08: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Arva "Marie" Johnson, a pioneer in the United States Capitol Police Department when she became the first African-American female to wear the uniform of the United States Capitol Police Department.
2007-02-08: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Commending Wilfred George Gooden for his distinguished career of service, humanitarian efforts, and philanthropy dedicated to assisting the people of Jamaica and the United States.
2007-02-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Recognizing the Honorable Andrew L. Jefferson, Jr., on the occasion of the establishment of an endowment for trial advocacy called the "Andrew L. Jefferson Endowment for Trial Advocacy" at Texas Southern University's Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, Texas.
2008-06-17: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
A resolution recognizing the life and accomplishments of Desmond Mpilo Tutu, South African Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, and Nobel Peace Prize recipient.
2007-09-05: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
India-Pakistan Peace Resolution
2007-02-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .