United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Recognizes the need to pursue research into the causes, treatment, and a cure for primary lateral sclerosis. Commends: (1) hospitals, community clinics, educational institutes, and other organizations that are working to increase awareness of, and conducting research for methods to help patients suffering from, the disorder; and (2) the Spastic Paraplegia Foundation for its efforts to educate, support, and provide hope for individuals who suffer from the disorder, while funding research to help find a cure. Expresses support for the designation of a Hardy Brown Primary Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Commemorates the courage of the Haitian soldiers who fought for American independence in the Siege of Savannah and for Haiti's independence and renunciation of slavery.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Congratulates the X PRIZE Foundation's leadership for inspiring a new generation of viable, super-efficient vehicles through the Automotive X PRIZE competition.
United States · United States Congress · 6 June 2025
Commends: (1) Northport American Legion Post 694 in Northport, New York, for raising more than $75,000 to purchase needed equipment for Marine and Army units fighting in the Middle East; and (2) other American Legion Posts nationwide that have raised funds for similar purposes.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3996) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions.
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 2025
Calls for: (1) the Director of the National Park Service and the Secretary of the Interior to develop a comprehensive plan to upgrade the Langston Golf Course and enhance future annual budgets for such park; and (2) the Director to assess and designate a museum within the park to commemorate the history of this golf, recreational, and instructional African-American sports institution as a unique part of the National Park System.
United States · United States Congress · 21 July 2025
Honors the Missouri School of Journalism in Columbia, Missouri, on the celebration of its 100th Anniversary. Recognizes its important contributions to this nation.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2764 (making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for FY2008) and for consideration of H.J. Res. 72 (making further continuing appropriations for FY2008).
United States · United States Congress · 6 June 2025
Recognizes the strategic importance of the African continent and welcomes the establishment of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) in Stuttgart, Germany. Urges the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of State, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to work collaboratively and to consult with African partners in implementing AFRICOM's mandate. Encourages African nations to take advantage of AFRICOM to collaborate in promoting peace and stability on the continent.
United States · United States Congress · 27 May 2025
Establishes an independent Office of Congressional Ethics in the House of Representatives. Amends Rule XXVI (Financial Disclosure) of the Rules of the House to require members of the board of the Office of Congressional Ethics to file annual financial disclosure reports with the Clerk of the House. Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) to permit the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to undertake an investigation upon receipt of a report regarding a referral from the Office of Congressional Ethics. Sets forth provisions concerning the public disclosure of board findings.
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 2025
Recognizes: (1) the 230th anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga; and (2) that Saratoga National Historical Park is hosting the commemoration of the 230th Anniversary. Encourages all Americans to learn how the Battles of Saratoga have left a lasting legacy about our Nation's beginnings.
United States · United States Congress · 6 June 2025
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States, in concert with its international partners, should strengthen its commitment to stabilizing Afghanistan and contribute the necessary levels of economic, civilian, and military resources to achieve that end; and (2) the United States should redeploy to Afghanistan military forces in Iraq not essential for targeted counterterrorism activities, training and equipping Iraqi security forces, or protection of U.S. citizens and facilities.
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 2025
Calls for full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in Sudan. Demands full implementation of the Abyei Border Commission decisions. Urges President Bush to maintain all sanctions, keep Sudan on the terrorism list, and reject calls to upgrade diplomatic relations with Sudan until the Agreement is fully implemented and peace is secured in Darfur, Sudan.
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 2025
Supports the designation of a "Gospel Music Heritage Month" to recognize the great contributions to American culture that have derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and its artists.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the U.S. government should reaffirm its commitment to Taiwan's democracy and security; and (2) international delegations should be encouraged to visit Taiwan to witness the March 2008 presidential elections.
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026
Congratulates the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences during its 50th GRAMMY celebration for its important work in improving the environment for music and music makers.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Education should support the formation of a consortia between one or more U.S. institutions of higher education and a Jordanian institution for the establishment of joint undergraduate and graduate programs.
United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2025
Expresses the need for a comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, the Republic of Iraq, and the international community to ensure the establishment of a cohesive government in Iraq. Expresses condolences to the number of Iraqis who have been killed, displaced, or wounded. Recognizes that the U.S. government owes a debt of gratitude to the men and women who have served in Iraq and who now deserve comprehensive rehabilitation and assistance.
United States · United States Congress · 21 July 2025
Declares that the Congress rejects and condemns as unjustified and unsupported by law the position of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that English-only employment rules violate title VII (Equal Employment Opportunity) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Calls on the EEOC to suspend enforcement of that position.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Expresses the heartfelt condolences of the House of Representatives to the victims and families of the tragic acts of violence in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Arvada, Colorado. Conveys its gratitude to Jeanne Assam and to the city and county officials, police, fire, sheriff, federal authorities, and emergency medical teams whose quick response saved lives. Reaffirms that New Life Church, Youth With A Mission, and all other communities and organizations of faith should be places of refuge protected from violence and hatred.
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 2025
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) affirms the rich spiritual and diverse religious history of our nation's founding and subsequent history, including up to today; (2) recognizes that the religious foundations of faith on which America was built are critical underpinnings of our nation's most valuable institutions; (3) rejects any effort to remove, obscure, or omit such history from public buildings and educational resources; and (4) expresses support for designation of a "American Religious History Week" every year.
United States · United States Congress · 6 June 2025
Recognizes and expresses appreciation for the courageous and loyal contributions made by the American soldiers detained in Berga, Germany, during World War II and encourages the people of the United States to recognize their service and loyalty.
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 2025
Condemns the December 11, 2007, terrorist attacks in Algiers, Algeria, and other such attacks against innocents and those who would assist the most vulnerable. Expresses sympathy for the victims of these terrorist attacks and their families. Reaffirms support for the people of Algeria as they recover from these attacks and for their continued struggle against extremism and violence. Expresses readiness to assist the Algerian authorities in their efforts to bring to justice those individuals responsible for such attacks in Algeria.
United States · United States Congress · 21 July 2025
Provides for the concurrence by the House of Representatives in the Senate amendments to H.R. 3997 (Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007) with an amendment in the form of substitute text.
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 2025
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp in remembrance of the victims, and in honor of the veterans, of the Beirut peacekeeping mission; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Expresses appreciation to all of the dedicated scientists, engineers, and program personnel who have contributed to the successful development and operation of the Landsat program for the continuous collection of space-based observations of the Earth's land cover by Landsat spacecraft over the past 35 years. Urges the continuation of such program and its long-term and comprehensive record of collecting global land surface data so as to sustain Landsat's value to scientific research, especially the study of global and climate change, and to the multiple applied uses of Landsat data for societal benefit.
United States · United States Congress · 23 March 2026
Congratulates the Carroll College Fighting Saints football team for winning the 2007 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics National Championship.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Recognizes the effort of local community leaders in Iraq to promote reconciliation. Commends the United Nations for re-engaging in Iraq. Urges: (1) diplomatic efforts to engage Iraq's neighbors to assist in securing Iraq's borders and to prevent terrorist organizations from destabilizing the region; (2) the nations and international bodies that have pledged donations to Iraq to fulfill those pledges; and (3) actions to address the needs of Iraqi displaced persons.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of the following measures or an amendment to them on the same day they are presented to the House: (1) a bill relating to the Children's Health Insurance Program; (2) a bill relating to Medicare; (3) a bill relating to the alternative minimum tax; (4) a joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for FY2008; and (5) H.R. 2764 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008).
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2764 (making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for FY2008).
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 6) to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers, to increase the efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government.
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 2025
Objects to any U.N. proposal to fund the Durban Review Conference and preparatory activities through the U.N. regular budget which is itself funded by assessed contributions of member states. Urges the United States to oppose any proposal for funding Durban Review Conference activities through the U.N. regular budget.
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 2025
Honors John Berthoud as a friend, mentor, colleague, and tireless warrior on behalf of taxpayers. Recognizes that his legacy will live on in the civil discourse and civic participation he fostered.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Declares that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Julia Carson, a Representative from the state of Indiana.
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 2025
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should initiate a bipartisan process to give its advice and consent to ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026
Makes corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1593 (Second Chance Act of 2007: Community Safety Through Recidivism Prevention or the Second Chance Act of 2007) to revise provisions relating to the federal share of grants under such Act.
United States · United States Congress · 23 July 2020
Declares that, when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Tuesday, December 18, 2007, through Saturday, December 22, 2007, it stand adjourned sine die. Declares that, when the House adjourns and the Senate recesses or adjourns on the legislative day of Thursday, January 3, 2008, they shall stand adjourned until noon on Tuesday, January 15, 2008.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of the following Senate amendments on the same day they are presented to the House: (1) the Senate amendment to H.R. 2764 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008); and (2) the Senate amendments to H.R. 6 (Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007).
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 2025
Expresses the sense of the United States House of Representatives that: (1) Congress and the philanthropic sector should partner to create a legislative and regulatory environment that enhances the growth of philanthropy; (2) the Congressional Philanthropy Caucus will help lawmakers and congressional staff learn more about foundations and the role these organizations play in our communities and around the globe; (3) such Caucus will highlight issues of mutual interest to both Congress and the philanthropic sector; and (4) lawmakers are encouraged to join the Caucus.
United States · United States Congress · 23 March 2026
Honors the effect the Hadley School for the Blind has had on the lives of thousands of visually impaired people across the globe. Supports the school's mission to promote independent living through lifelong, distance education programs for the blind, their families, and blindness service providers.
United States · United States Congress · 23 March 2026
Congratulates the 200th Anniversary of the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore. Recognizes the school for training local, state, and world leaders and its outstanding work in the community.