Expressing disapproval of the Agreement Between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq on the Withdrawal of United States Forces from Iraq and the Organization of Their Activities During Their Temporary Presence in Iraq, and for other purposes.
Emergency Automobile Industry American Jobs Protection Act of 2008
Acknowledging the 40th anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, the first African-American woman in Congress.
Save America's Utility Infrastructure and Secure America Now Act of 2008
Commending the Kingdom of Morocco for designating a "National Women's Day" to be observed each year on October 10, and for other purposes.
To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish sanctions and penalties applicable to an employer whenever an employee of the employer is convicted of driving an over-the-road bus under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance while acting within the scope of the employee's employment.
Judgment Evading Foreign States Accountability Act of 2008
Michael Jon Newkirk Transportation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008
Expressing the sense of Congress with regard to providing humanitarian assistance to countries of the Caribbean devastated by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike and Tropical Storms Fay and Hanna.
National Childhood Brain Tumor Prevention Network Act of 2008
National Debt Reduction Trust Fund Act of 2008
To make available for oil and gas leasing, under the 2007-2012 oil and gas leasing program, areas of the Outer Continental Shelf for which expenditures for such leasing are prohibited on September 19, 2008.
TACT in Iran Act
Supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
Expressing the sense of Congress on the need for a national AIDS strategy.
National Integrated Public Health Surveillance Systems and Reportable Conditions Act
Iraq Security Agreement Act of 2008
David Ray Ritcheson Hate Crime Prevention Act
Noose Hate Crime Act of 2008
Ex-Offenders Voting Rights Act of 2008
Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2008
No One Strike Eviction Act of 2008
Metro Economies Green Act
Recognizing the importance of increasing renewable and alternative fuel use in reducing imports of foreign oil.
To amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Passport Month.
Recognizing nongovernmental organizations working to bring just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and recognizing the partnership between the City of Omaha, its citizens, and the University to build a vibrant and dynamic community.
Incentivizing Renewable Energy Production Act of 2008
To increase global stability and security for the United States and the international community by reducing the number of individuals who are de jure or de facto stateless and at risk of being trafficked.
NASA 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
Supporting the goals and ideals of National HIV Testing Day, and for other purposes.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Iran's lack of protection for internationally recognized human rights creates poor conditions for religious freedom in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and their families following the tornado that hit Little Sioux, Iowa, on June 11, 2008.
Recognizing the Special Olympics' 40th anniversary.
To revise the short title of the Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006.
Next Steps for Haiti Act of 2008
Expressing support for designation of September 2008 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States.
Medicare Efficiency and Development of Improvement of Care and Services Act (MEDICS Act) of 2008
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and for other purposes.
Recognizing the Significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the renewable energy production tax credit and the solar energy and fuel cell investment tax credit.
Recognizing the important social and economic contributions and accomplishments of the New Deal to our Nation on the 75th anniversary of legislation establishing the initial New Deal social and public works programs.
Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great Society, politician, educator, and civil rights enforcer.
Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great Society, politician, educator, and civil rights enforcer.
Recognizing the disproportionate impact of the global food crisis on children in the developing world.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for certain home purchases.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with the congressional mandate provided for in the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit lines.
Environment and Public Health Restoration Act of 2008
Food Assistance to Improve Reintegration Act of 2008
Reverse Mortgage Proceeds Protection Act
Honoring Army Specialist Monica L. Brown, extending gratitude to her and her family, and pledging continuing support for the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.
Reasserting congressional prerogatives in foreign policy and reaffirming the importance of following constitutional processes when the United States Government enters into agreements regarding the use or maintenance of the United States Armed Forces or the use of the financial resources of the United States to assist a foreign government or people and clarifying the nature and scope of status of forces agreements.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the current economic slowdown in the United States is directly related to the enormous costs of the ongoing occupation of Iraq, consigning the United States to what can only be called the Iraq recession, and for other purposes.
Expressing support for the designation of March 7 as National Information and Referral Services Day.
Contempt of the House of Representatives Subpoena Authority Act of 2008
Disapproving of any formal agreement emerging from the "Declaration of Principles for a Long-Term Relationship of Cooperation and Friendship Between the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America" unless the agreement is approved through an Act of Congress.
Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2007
Iran Diplomatic Accountability Act of 2008
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".
Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Barbara Charline Jordan.
Sanctions to Eliminate Products Unsafe to the Public Act of 2007
Expressing support for designation of April as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable long-standing contributions to American culture.
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Avermectin B,1,4-deoxy-4-methylamino, (4 r)-benzoate.
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Cloquintocet-mexyl.
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Cyproconazole Technical.
To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on Fludioxinil Technical.
To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on formulations of Clodinafop-propargyl.
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Metalaxyl-M Technical.
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on mixtures of difenoconazole/mefenoxam.
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Pinoxaden Technical.
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Primsulfuron.
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Prosulfuron Technical.
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Pymetrozine Technical.
Drug Sentencing Reform and Cocaine Kingpin Trafficking Act of 2007
For the relief of Luis A. Gonzalez and Virginia Aguilla Gonzalez.
Expresses heartfelt sympathy for the victims and families of the shootings in Omaha, Nebraska, on Wednesday, December 5, 2007.
Supporting the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day.
Calling for an end to the state of emergency in Pakistan.
To recognize the extraordinary performance of the Armed Forces in achieving the military objectives of the United States in Iraq, to encourage the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe a national day of celebration commemorating military success in Iraq, and for other purposes.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit the deductibility of excessive rates of executive compensation.
Condemning in the strongest terms the attacks on African Union peacekeepers that occurred in Haskanita, Darfur, Sudan, on September 29, 2007.
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to assist countries in sub-Saharan Africa in the effort to achieve internationally recognized goals in the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS and other major diseases and the reduction of maternal and child mortality by improving human health care capacity and improving retention of medical health professionals in sub-Saharan Africa, and for other purposes.
To remove from the Immigration and Nationality Act a provision rendering individuals having HIV inadmissible to the United States, and for other purposes.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States has a moral responsibility to meet the needs of those persons, groups and communities that are impoverished, disadvantaged or otherwise in poverty.
Honoring the extraordinary life of legendary reporter, television personality, international humanitarian, and Houston icon Marvin Harold Zindler, who championed the cause of the economically powerless, politically underrepresented, and physically ill and disabled in Houston, across the nation, and around the world.
To provide for the establishment of Federal fleet refueling centers.
To promote the production and use of ethanol.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that distributions from an individual retirement plan, a section 401(k) plan, a section 403(b) contract, or a section 457 plan shall not be includible in gross income to the extent used to pay long-term care insurance premiums.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Passport Month.
Recognizing the Marines of Company M (or "Mike Company") of the 3rd Battalion, 7th Regiment, 1st Marine Division on the occasion of their 25th Annual Reunion.
To establish a United States Health Service to provide high quality comprehensive health care for all Americans and to overcome the deficiencies in the present system of health care delivery.
Commending David Ray Ritcheson, a survivor of one of the most horrific hate crimes in the history of Texas, and recognizing his efforts in promoting Federal legislation to combat hate crimes.
To limit the use of funds to establish any military installation or base for the purpose of providing for the permanent stationing of United States Armed Forces in Iraq or to exercise United States economic control of the oil resources of Iraq.
State and Local Education Flexibility Act of 2007
To promote the production and use of ethanol.
Honoring the life accomplishments and extraordinary leadership of Sylvia K. Brooks, a 16-year President and CEO of the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) and first female president of the Houston Urban League, who transformed the Houston Area Urban League into a nationally-recognized and respected social service agency.
NASA 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
Supporting the goals and ideals of National HIV Testing Day, and for other purposes.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and for other purposes.
Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Dr. King's Launching of the Poor People's Campaign and Organization of the Poor People's Army.
NASA and JPL 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national cemetery in Sarpy County, Nebraska, to serve veterans in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.
Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influence and economic leverage to stop genocide and violence in Darfur, Sudan.
Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
To exempt from payment of individual contributions under the Montgomery GI Bill enlisted members of the Armed Forces in pay grade E-5 or below and to provide an opportunity for members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty to withdraw an election not to enroll in education benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill.
To provide for coverage of hormone replacement therapy for treatment of menopausal symptoms, and for coverage of an alternative therapy for hormone replacement therapy for such symptoms, under the Medicare and Medicaid Programs, group health plans and individual health insurance coverage, and other Federal health insurance programs.
To require the President and the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator to establish a comprehensive and integrated HIV prevention strategy to address the vulnerabilities of women and girls in countries for which the United States provides assistance to combat HIV/AIDS, and for other purposes.
Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.
To provide for the reduction of adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases, and for other purposes.
To provide that no Federal funds may be used by the Secretary of Homeland Security to approve a site security plan for a chemical facility, unless the facility meets or exceeds security standards and requriements to protect the facility against acts of terrorism established for such a facility by the State or local government for the area where the facility is located, and for other purposes.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the marriage penalty on the deduction for interest on student loans.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase tax benefits for parents with children, and for other purposes.
Honoring the life, legacy, and contributions of Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer on the 30th anniversary of her death for her dedication to freedom and justice.
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a scholarship program for students seeking a degree or certificate in the areas of visual impairment and orientation and mobility.
Honoring the life, legacy, and contributions of Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer on the 30th anniversary of her death for her dedication to freedom and justice.
To establish a living wage, jobs for all policy for all peoples in the United States and its territories, and for other purposes.
To recognize the extraordinary performance of the Armed Forces in achieving the military objectives of the United States in Iraq, to terminate the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 107-243), to require congressional reauthorization to continue deployment of the Armed Forces to Iraq, and for other purposes.
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Kevin Dwayne Ener, a dedicated radio broadcaster who worked diligently to provide valuable broadcast services to the Acres Homes Communities in Houston, Texas.
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Arva "Marie" Johnson, a pioneer in the United States Capitol Police Department when she became the first African-American female to wear the uniform of the United States Capitol Police Department.
To revise the short title of the Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006.
Save America Comprehensive Immigration Act of 2007
Iran Nuclear Nonproliferation Act
Declaring that it is the policy of the United States not to establish any military installation or base for the purpose of providing for the permanent stationing of United States Armed Forces in Iraq and not to exercise United States control of the oil resources of Iraq.
Commending Wilfred George Gooden for his distinguished career of service, humanitarian efforts, and philanthropy dedicated to assisting the people of Jamaica and the United States.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding modern-day slavery.
Affirming the sense of Congress regarding the obligation of the United States to improve the lives of the 36,950,000 Americans living in poverty and the 15,928,000 of those who live in extreme poverty.
To establish the Independent Commission on the 2004 Coup d'Etat in the Republic of Haiti.
Poverty Impact Trigger Act of 2007
Expressing that Congress has the sole and exclusive power to declare war.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of Iraq should not grant blanket amnesty to persons known to have attacked, killed, or wounded members of the United States Armed Forces in Iraq.
Congratulating Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller for becoming the first democratically-elected female Prime Minister of Jamaica and the first female Jamaican head of state.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the people of the United States should grieve for the loss of life that defined the Third Reich and celebrate the continued education efforts for tolerance and justice, reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the fight against intolerance and prejudice in any form, and honoring the legacy of transparent procedure, government accountability, the rule of law, the pursuit of justice, and the struggle for universal freedom and human rights.
Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of George Thomas "Mickey" Leland.
Save Our Children: Stop the Violent Predators Against Children DNA Act of 2007
No More Tulias: Drug Law Enforcement Evidentiary Standards Improvement Act of 2007
David's Law
Child Gun Safety and Gun Access Prevention Act of 2007
Infant Protection and Baby Switching Prevention Act of 2007
Traffic Stops Along the Border Statistics Study Act of 2007
Baby Abandonment Prevention Act of 2007
Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2007
Early Detection of Dyslexia in Children Act of 2007
Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2007
Congressional Lawmaking Authority Protection Act of 2007
Hurricane Katrina Disaster Inquiry Commission Act of 2007
To authorize the President to posthumously award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to the seven members of the crew of the space shuttle Columbia in recognition of their outstanding and enduring contributions to the Nation.
Military Commissions Habeas Corpus Restoration Act of 2007
Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Improvement Act of 2007
To amend the Impact Aid program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve the distribution of school construction payments to better meet the needs of military and Indian land school districts.
For the relief of Geert Botzen.
India-Pakistan Peace Resolution
Recognizing the Honorable Andrew L. Jefferson, Jr., on the occasion of the establishment of an endowment for trial advocacy called the "Andrew L. Jefferson Endowment for Trial Advocacy" at Texas Southern University's Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, Texas.
A resolution denouncing the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, "honor" killings, acid burnings, dowry deaths, and other gender-based persecutions, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that participation, protection, recognition, and equality of women is crucial to achieving a just, moral and peaceful society.
A resolution recognizing the life and accomplishments of Desmond Mpilo Tutu, South African Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, and Nobel Peace Prize recipient.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the tax give away since 2001 to the wealthiest 5 percent of Americans should be repealed and those monies instead invested in vital programs to relieve the growing burden on the working poor and to alleviate poverty in America.
Calling on the League of Arab States and each Member State individually to acknowledge the genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan and to step up their efforts to stop the genocide in Darfur.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring victims of HIV/AIDS and recognizing the struggle to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS in the United States and throughout the world.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring former Representative Shirley Chisholm, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
Student Support Act
Community Partners Next Door Act of 2007
One Strike and You're Out! Act of 2007
Public Housing Drug Elimination Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
To provide assistance to combat HIV/AIDS in India, and for other purposes.
Shirley A. Chisholm United States-Caribbean Educational Exchange Act of 2008
Pursuit of International Education (PIE) Act of 2007
JUSTICE Act of 2007
Safe Access in Fire Emergencies Act of 2007
Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act
Peace Stamp for the Peace Corps Act
To authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Nebraska.
To amend title 5, United States Code, to deny Federal retirement benefits to individuals convicted of certain offenses, and for other purposes.
Disavowing the doctrine of preemption.