Urging the appropriate representative of the United States to the 60th Session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights to introduce a resolution calling upon the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its human rights violations in China.
2004-03-03: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Calling on the United Nations Security Council to immediately consider and take appropriate action to respond to the growing threat that the ruling State Peace and Development Council in Burma poses to the Southeast Asia region and to the people of Burma.
2004-10-07: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Condemning the series of terrorist attacks against the Russian Federation that occurred in late August and early September 2004.
2004-09-13: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing continued support for the construction of the Victims of Communism Memorial.
2004-09-28: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
To disapprove under the Congressional Review Act the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, relating to revisions to payment policies under the Medicare physician fee schedule for calendar year 2003 and other items, published in the Federal Register on December 31, 2002 (vol. 67, page 79966).
2003-02-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Encouraging the people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to participate in a constitutional, peaceful, democratic, and electoral solution to the political crisis in Venezuela relating to the referendum to recall President Hugo Chavez.
2004-07-14: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Honoring David Scott Tidmarsh, the 2004 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion.
2004-07-12: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
To encourage the People's Republic of China to fulfill its commitments under international trade agreements, support the United States manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms.
2003-11-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Expressing support for freedom in Hong Kong.
2004-09-13: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Condemning the crackdown on democracy protestors in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, in the People's Republic of China on the 15th anniversary of that tragic massacre.
2004-06-03: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of full membership of Israel in the Western European and Others Group at the United Nations.
2004-07-15: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to improve its protection of intellectual property rights, and for other purposes.
2004-07-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the importance and contributions of sportsmen to American society, supporting the traditions and values of sportsmen, and recognizing the many economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities.
2003-09-23: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Deploring the misuse of the International Court of Justice by a plurality of the United Nations General Assembly for a narrow political purpose.
2004-07-15: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Judicial determinations regarding the meaning of the laws of the United States should not be based on judgments, laws, or pronouncements of foreign institutions unless such foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements inform an understanding of the original meaning of the laws of the United States.
2004-05-13: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 3.
Congratulating the American Dental Association for sponsoring the second annual "Give Kids a Smile" program which emphasizes the need to improve access to dental care for children, and thanking dentists for volunteering their time to help provide needed dental care.
2004-10-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for the accession of Israel to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
2004-06-24: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Expressing appreciation to the people and Government of Canada for their long history of friendship and cooperation with the people and Government of the United States and congratulating Canada as it celebrates "Canada Day".
2003-06-19: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Expressing the concern and support of the House of Representatives for local elected officials under threat of assassination, kidnapping, forcible displacement, and coercion by terrorist organizations in the Republic of Colombia.
2004-03-31: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Supporting the goals of National Manufacturing Week, congratulating manufacturers and their employees for their contributions to growth and innovation, and recognizing the challenges facing the manufacturing sector.
2004-04-27: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 171.