Rep. Christopher Smith

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District HD-NJ-4
Party Republican
Bills Introduced 194

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US Congress 111th Congress

Directing the Architect of the Capitol to engrave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the National Motto of "In God We Trust" in the Capitol Visitor Center. [HCR-131]
Requires the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to engrave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the National Motto of "In God we trust" in the Capitol Visitor Center, in accordance with an engraving plan setting forth the design and location of such engraving which is prepared by the AOC and approved by the House Committee on House Administration and the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Received In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7372) on 07/10/2009

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Expressing the sense of Congress that with respect to the totalitarian government of Cuba, the United States should pursue a policy that insists upon freedom, democracy, and human rights, including the release of all political prisoners, the legalization of political parties, free speech and a free press, and supervised elections, before increasing United States trade and tourism to Cuba. [HCR-132]
Expresses the sense of Congress that with respect to the totalitarian government of Cuba, the United States should pursue a policy that insists upon freedom, democracy and human rights, including the release of all political prisoners, the legalization of political parties, free speech and a free press, and supervised elections, before increasing American trade and tourism to Cuba.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 05/20/2009

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Supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. [HCR-14]
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. Reaffirms the nation's commitment to combating multiple sclerosis by promoting awareness about its causes and risks, promoting new education programs, supporting research, and expanding access to medical treatment.Recognizes people living with multiple sclerosis and salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who assist those afflicted and continue to work to find cures and improve treatments.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Received In The Senate And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/06/2009

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Supporting National Men's Health Week. [HCR-142]
Expresses support for the annual National Men's Health Week.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Received In The Senate And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 07/09/2009

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Expressing the sense of Congress that China release democratic activist Liu Xiaobo from imprisonment. [HCR-151]
Expresses the sense of Congress that China's government immediately release Liu Xiaobo and begin making strides toward true representative democracy.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H10424) on 10/01/2009

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Condemning the attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994, and for other purposes. [HCR-156]
Reiterates condemnation of the 1994 attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, honors the victims of the attack, and expresses sympathy to the victims' relatives. Applauds the government of Argentina for its onging investigative efforts. Expresses concern regarding the government of Saudi Arabia's failure to detain certain Iranian officials in connection with the AMIA case. Urges: (1) all nations to cooperate fully with the AMIA investigation; and (2) governments in the Western Hemisphere (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Received In The Senate And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/20/2009

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Recognizing the threat that the spread of radical Islamist terrorism and Iranian adventurism in Africa poses to the United States, our allies, and interests. [HCR-16]
Recognizes the threat that the spread of radical Islamist terrorism and Iranian adventurism in Africa poses to the United States, our allies, and interests. Acknowledges the commitment and cooperation of some African governments and regional organizations to deny the use of their territory to radical Islamist terrorist organizations. Calls on the U.S. government to work with governments in Africa to pursue an antiterrorism campaign.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 01/09/2009

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Raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the country and expressing support for designation of October 1, 2009, through October 3, 2009, as "Celebrate Safe Communities" Week, and October as "Crime Prevention Month". [HCR-177]
Expresses support for the designation of Celebrate Safe Communities Week and for Crime Prevention Month. Commends the efforts of local law enforcement agencies and their community partners in the fight against crime. Encourages the National Sheriffs' Association and the National Crime Prevention Council to continue to promote action to reduce crime and build safer communities. Encourages government agencies, civil groups, schools, businesses, and youth organizations to educate the public, showcase their accomplishments, and explore new partnerships (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Mr. Cohen Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 10/28/2009

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Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should issue, and Congress should hold hearings on, a report and a certification regarding the responsibilities, authorities, and powers of his "czars". [HCR-185]
Urges: (1) the President to issue a report clearly outlining the responsibilities, qualifications, and authorities of the special assistants he has appointed (commonly referred to as "czars") and to certify to Congress that such czars will not assert powers other than those granted by statute to a commissioned officer on the President's staff; and (2) Congress to hold hearings on such report and certification within 30 days.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The House Committee On Oversight And Government Reform. on 09/15/2009

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Recognizing Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury as the leading cause of death and disability in the United States for children and young adults from birth until 25 years of age and endorsing the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan to develop a seamless, standardized, evidence-based system of care universally accessible for all of these children, young adults, and their families, regardless of where they live in the country. [HCR-198]
Recognizes Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury (PABI) as the leading cause of death and disability in the United States for children and young adults from birth until 25 years of age. Endorses the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan and encourages its implementation by federal, state, and local governments.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 10/14/2009

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