Demanding that Hamas immediately and unconditionally release Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.
2011-08-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
Reaffirming the United States' commitment to a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and for other purposes.
2011-07-07: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring and supporting women in the Middle East and North Africa for their bravery and leadership and calling on the United States Government and the international community to recognize their vital role in democracy movements and promote the rights and empowerment of women and girls in the region.
2011-08-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
Commending President Barack Obama and the men and women of the military and intelligence agencies for the successful completion of the operation that led to the death of Osama bin Laden.
2011-05-03: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan upon the assassination of Shahbaz Bhatti, Minister for Minorities, who courageously advocated for religious freedom and tolerance in Pakistan and calling on the United States to renew its efforts with international partners in the Human Rights Council and the United Nations General Assembly to promote religious freedom and tolerance in accordance with international human rights standards.
2011-03-29: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
Condemning al Shabaab for its practice of child conscription in the Horn of Africa.
2011-03-29: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
Expressing condolences for the murder of Punjab Governor Salman Taseer and Pakistan Minister of Minority Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti, and calling for a Taseer-Bhatti Resolution in the United Nations Human Rights Council honoring their courage in defense of core principles of Pakistan's democracy, enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, particularly the freedom of religion.
2011-03-29: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its 6-day mail delivery service.
2011-03-18: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service, and Labor Policy.
Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
2013-01-01: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that defense systems, including the helicopter fleet used to transport the President of the United States, should not be procured, directly or indirectly, from an entity controlled, directed, or influenced by the Government of China.
2011-03-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Expressing the sense of Congress that Taiwan and its 23,000,000 people deserve membership in the United Nations.
2011-09-13: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
2011-02-28: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act
2010-12-16: Referred to House Budget
To designate the buildings occupied by the Department of Transportation located at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, Southeast, and 1201 4th Street, Southeast, in the District of Columbia as the "James L. Oberstar United States Department of Transportation Building Complex".
2010-12-08: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery Conveyance Act
2010-09-15: Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
American Textile Technology Innovation and Research for Exportation (ATTIRE) Act
2010-08-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.
Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act of 2010
2010-07-30: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Truth in Spending Act of 2010
2010-07-29: Referred to House Rules
Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010
2010-07-30: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Veterans' Disability Claims Efficiency Act of 2010
2010-07-30: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.