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HCONRES 110
Expressing the sense of Congress that Katherine Dunham should be recognized for her groundbreaking achievements in dance, theater...
109th Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. April 18, 2005
HCONRES 102
Urging the appropriate representative of the United States to the 61st session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights t...
109th Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations. April 7, 2005
HCONRES 101
Calling upon the President to order an immediate moratorium on the rendition of persons to Syria and all countries that routinely...
109th Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia. March 17, 2005
HCONRES 94
Commending Paul Rusesabagina for his courage and bravery in saving hundreds of lives from the genocide in Rwanda, and for other p...
109th Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations. March 17, 2005
HCONRES 90
Conveying the sympathy of Congress to the families of the young women murdered in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico, and encouraging...
109th Message on Senate action sent to the House. May 3, 2006
HCONRES 89
Honoring the life of Sister Dorothy Stang.
109th Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. May 24, 2005
HCONRES 88
Remembering the victims of the genocide that occurred in 1994 in Rwanda and pledging to work to ensure that such an atrocity does...
109th Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended). March 10, 2005
HCONRES 83
Urging the appropriate representative of the United States to the 61st session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights t...
109th Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1690-1691) September 12, 2005
HCONRES 82
Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the arrest of Ayman Nour, the leader of the al-Ghad party, by the Government o...
109th Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. March 9, 2005
HCONRES 81
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the two-year anniversary of the human rights crackdown in Cuba.
109th Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. April 28, 2005
HCONRES 78
Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the arrest of Ayman Nour, the leader of the Al Ghad party, by the Government o...
109th Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia. March 17, 2005
HCONRES 69
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume normal diplomatic relations with the Republic of China on T...
109th Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. March 17, 2005
HCONRES 68
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of Japan should formally issue a clear and unambiguous apology for the sexua...
109th Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. March 17, 2005
HCONRES 60
Acknowledging African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade in all of the Americas with an emphasis on descendants in Lati...
109th Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1464-1465) July 12, 2005
HCONRES 57
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should grant a pardon to Marcus Mosiah Garvey to clear his name and affir...
109th Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1582) July 22, 2005
HCONRES 32
Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the occupation of the Lebanese Republic by the Syrian Arab Republic.
109th Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. March 17, 2005
HCONRES 31
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to human rights in Central Asia.
109th Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations. March 17, 2005
HCONRES 18
Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the continuing gross violations of human rights and civil liberties of the Syr...
109th Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,. March 9, 2006
HCONRES 16
Congratulating the people of Ukraine for conducting a democratic, transparent, and fair runoff presidential election on December...
109th Received in the Senate. January 26, 2005
HJRES 86
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.
109th Became Public Law No: 109-251. August 1, 2006
HJRES 52
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
109th Became Public Law No: 109-39. July 27, 2005
HR 6406
To modify temporarily certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws, to extend certain trade prefer...
109th Pursuant to section 2 of House Resolution 1100, the text of H.R. 6406 as passed by the House, will be appended to the engrossment of the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6111. December 8, 2006
HR 6386
To establish the Congressional-Executive Commission on the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
109th Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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. December 6, 2006
HR 6364
Eurasia Foundation Act
109th Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. December 5, 2006
HR 6346
To extend certain trade preference programs, to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations tr...
109th Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1092 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6346 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. December 5, 2006
HR 6328
Congressional Commission on the Abolition of Modern-Day Slavery Act
109th Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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. November 15, 2006
HR 6293
International Women's Freedom Act of 2006
109th Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations. October 17, 2006
HR 6198
Iran Freedom Support Act
109th Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia. October 12, 2006
HR 6166
Military Commissions Act of 2006
109th Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. November 13, 2006
HR 6142
To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act relating to preferential treatment to apparel articles of lesser developed countr...
109th Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. September 21, 2006
HR 6136
Margaret Thatcher Congressional Gold Medal Act
109th Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. September 21, 2006
HR 6060
Department of State Authorities Act of 2006
109th Became Public Law No: 109-472. January 11, 2007
HR 6054
Military Commissions Act of 2006
109th Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 409. September 25, 2006
HR 5972
To provide for the payment of compensation to members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the United States who, as pri...
109th Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities. August 17, 2006
HR 5966
Child Soldier Prevention Act of 2006
109th Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. July 28, 2006
HR 5948
Belarus Democracy Reauthorization Act of 2006
109th Became Public Law No: 109-480. January 12, 2007
HR 5918
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to protect vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers.
109th Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7679) September 27, 2006
HR 5911
Eradication of Slavery in Sudan Act of 2006
109th Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. July 26, 2006
HR 5680
Ethiopia Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights Advancement Act of 2006
109th Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent. June 27, 2006
HR 5674
Protection Against Transmission of HIV for Women and Youth Act of 2006
109th Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. June 22, 2006