Expressing deep concern at the ongoing violence in the Middle East, and particularly the current hostilities between the State of Israel and Hezbollah which have intensified since July 12, 2006.
2006-07-25: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Congratulating the people of Ukraine for conducting free, fair, and transparent parliamentary elections on March 26, 2006, and commending their commitment to democracy and reform.
2006-05-25: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Honoring former President William Jefferson Clinton on the occasion of his 60th birthday.
2006-07-20: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Dahab and Northern Sinai, Egypt, on April 24 and 26, 2006.
2006-05-18: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Proclaiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously.
2005-07-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all workers deserve fair treatment and safe working conditions, and honoring Dolores Huerta for her commitment to the improvement of working conditions for farm worker families and the rights of women and children.
2006-05-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Supporting intelligence and law enforcement programs to track terrorists and terrorist finances conducted consistent with Federal law and with appropriate congressional consultation.
2006-06-29: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right of citizens of the United States to health care of equal high quality.
2005-03-02: Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Japan should formally acknowledge and accept responsibility for its sexual enslavement of young women, known to the world as "comfort women", during its colonial occupation of Asia and the Pacific Islands from the 1930s through the duration of World War II, and for other purposes.
2006-09-13: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the "Additional Clarification of Intercollegiate Athletics Policy: Three-Part Test-part Three", issued by the United States Department of Education without notice or opportunity for public comment on March 17, 2005, is inconsistent with longstanding Department policies and fundamental principles of equality, is a disservice to our Nation's young women, and should be withdrawn by the Department of Education.
2006-05-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Congratulating Prime Minister-designate Portia Simpson Miller for becoming the first female Prime Minister-designate of Jamaica.
2006-03-14: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should express public support for the workers' rights and protection provisions of China's "Draft Labor Contract Law" and repudiate efforts by some United States corporations and their representatives in China to diminish such rights and protection provisions.
2006-12-08: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week".
2006-12-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the accomplishments of Ignacy Jan Paderewski as a musician, composer, statesman, and philanthropist on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of his death.
2006-03-30: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Calling on the President to take immediate steps to help improve the security situation in Darfur, Sudan, with a specific emphasis on civilian protection.
2006-09-26: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Betty Friedan.
2006-02-16: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Requesting the President to provide to the House of Representatives certain documents in his possession relating to United States policy toward Iran.
2006-09-29: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on International Relations, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
Congratulating Dr. Edgar Wayburn on his 100th birthday and commending his lifelong dedication to preserving our environment for our use and the use of future generations.
2006-10-02: Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established an Irish-American Heritage Month.
2006-12-07: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing disapproval of the Arab League's decision to hold its 2006 summit in Khartoum, Sudan and calling on the Arab League, the Government of Sudan, the Sudanese rebels, and the world community to do all they can to end acts of genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan.
2006-04-05: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1474)