Celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, and recognizing the need to continue pursuing the goal of educational opportunities for women and girls.
2007-07-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Hurricane Preparedness Week.
2007-05-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.
2008-05-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a day ought to be established to bring awareness to the issue of missing persons.
2007-09-24: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
To commend the University of Florida Gators for their historic win in the 2007 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.
2007-05-01: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should discontinue the practice of contracting out mail delivery services.
2007-03-28: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Calling for the immediate and unconditional release of British marines and sailors held captive by Iran, and for other purposes.
2007-03-27: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
Recognizing and honoring the lifetime contributions of Rafael Jose Diaz-Balart on the dedication of the Rafael Diaz-Balart Hall at the Florida International University College of Law.
2007-02-07: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
2007-01-30: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Providing for Operation Iraqi Freedom cost accountability.
2007-06-22: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1381-1382)
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.
Commending the University of Florida Gators for their victory in the 2006 Bowl Championship Series (BCS) and for winning the national college football championship.
2007-01-16: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the 28th Infantry Division for serving and protecting the United States.
2008-09-16: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States, through the International Whaling Commission, should use all appropriate measures to end commercial whaling in all of its forms, including scientific and other special permit whaling, coastal whaling, and community-based whaling, and seek to strengthen the conservation and management measures to facilitate the conservation of whale species, and for other purposes.
2008-06-20: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, and for other purposes.
2008-05-19: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and reaffirming the bonds of close friendship and cooperation between the United States and Israel.
2008-04-28: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Calling on the President to commute the sentences of United States Border Patrol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean to time served.
2007-12-06: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United States commitment to preservation of religious and cultural sites and condemning instances where sites are desecrated.
2008-10-02: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
2007-10-31: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.