Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Communications Commission should vigorously enforce indecency and profanity laws pursuant to the intent of Congress in order to protect children in the United States from indecent and profane programming on broadcast television and radio.
2004-02-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Recognizing the establishment of Hunters for the Hungry programs across the United States and the contributions of those programs to efforts to decrease hunger and help feed those in need.
2004-10-05: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Condemning the terrorist attacks on Istanbul, Turkey, on November 15 and 20, 2003, expressing condolences to the families of the individuals murdered and expressing sympathies to the individuals injured in the terrorist attacks, and expressing solidarity with Turkey and the United Kingdom in the fight against terrorism.
2003-11-21: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Regarding the importance of international efforts to abolish slavery and other human rights abuses in the Sudan.
2003-07-16: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Repudiating the recent anti-Semitic sentiments expressed by Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, the outgoing prime minister of Malaysia, which makes peace in the Middle East and around the world more elusive.
2003-10-30: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 593). (text: CR 10/28/2003 H9888)
Commending the Prime Minister of Great Britain for his stalwart leadership and unwavering support of the United States in the effort to disarm Saddam Hussein of weapons of mass destruction and free the Iraqi people of the scourge of brutal dictatorship.
2003-04-03: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Calling for the establishment of an international criminal tribunal for the purpose of indicting, prosecuting, and imprisoning Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials who are responsible for crimes against humanity, genocide, and other criminal violations of international law.
2003-02-27: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Recognizing the outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities.
2003-11-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the contributions of historically Black colleges and universities.
2003-03-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives for the death of Indiana Governor Frank O'Bannon and extending thoughts, prayers, and condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.
2003-09-16: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Extending the thoughts and prayers of the House of Representatives to Governor Frank O'Bannon of Indiana, his wife Judy, and his family and friends, and expressing hope for a full recovery from the stroke he suffered on September 8, 2003.
2003-10-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Supporting responsible fatherhood and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day.
2004-06-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the courage and sacrifice of those members of the United States Armed Forces who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and calling for a full accounting of the 1,902 members of the Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflict.
2003-02-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
Calling for robust inspections in Iran.
2003-06-04: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China immediately and unconditionally to release Dr. Yang Jianli, calling on the President of the United States to continue working on behalf of Dr. Yang Jianli for his release, and for other purposes.
2003-06-25: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Condemning the recent terrorist attacks in the Middle East by Hamas and other terrorist organizations and urging the European Union to classify the entire entity of Hamas as a terrorist organization, and for other purposes.
2003-06-19: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the continuous repression of freedoms within Iran and of individual human rights abuses, particularly with regard to women.
2003-03-12: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the efforts of organizations such as Second Harvest to provide emergency food assistance to hungry people in the United States, and encouraging all Americans to provide volunteer services and other support for local antihunger advocacy efforts and hunger relief charities, including food banks, food rescue organizations, food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency shelters.
2004-10-05: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Condemning the terrorist attacks in Mombasa, Kenya, which occurred on November 28, 2002.
2003-02-12: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to pregnancy resource centers.
2003-05-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.