A resolution denouncing the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, "honor" killings, acid burnings, dowry deaths, and other gender-based persecutions, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that participation, protection, recognition, and equality of women is crucial to achieving a just, moral and peaceful society.
2007-10-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for designation of September 2008 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States.
2008-06-27: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great Society, politician, educator, and civil rights enforcer.
2008-05-21: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great Society, politician, educator, and civil rights enforcer.
2008-05-16: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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 Army Specialist Monica L. Brown, extending gratitude to her and her family, and pledging continuing support for the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.
2008-04-18: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Barbara Charline Jordan.
2007-12-19: 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.
2007-01-05: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.
2007-02-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.
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.
2007-03-20: Committee Hearings Held.
Congratulating Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller for becoming the first democratically-elected female Prime Minister of Jamaica and the first female Jamaican head of state.
2007-02-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Expressing that Congress has the sole and exclusive power to declare war.
2007-01-05: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.