Rep. Christopher Smith

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District HD-NJ-4
Party Republican
Bills Introduced 194

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US Congress 111th Congress

Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to domestic sex trafficking of minors. [HR-1379]
Urges states to enact laws that address the crime of domestic sex trafficking of minors. Encourages the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the pilot shelter for juvenile trafficking victims authorized by the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005. Recognizes: (1) that the demand for commercial sex with minors is central to the problem of domestic sex trafficking and urges the Attorney General to make the arrest and prosecution of buyers a federal priority; (2) the need for standardized practices of identification (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 07/26/2010

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Supporting Charter 08 and the ideals of the Charter 08 movement. [HR-156]
Supports: (1) Charter 08 and its ideals; and (2) the Chinese people's efforts to secure liberty, the rule of law, representative government, and the protection of human rights. Notes Chinese Communist Party (CCP) efforts to destroy the Charter 08 movement. Calls upon the CCP to release Liu Xiaobo.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 02/11/2009

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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children in foster care awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, recognizing current programs and efforts designed to promote adoption, and encouraging people in the United States to seek improved safety, permanency, and well-being for all children. [HR-1648]
Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month. Recognizes that every child in foster care deserves a permanent and loving family and the significant commitment of taxpayers to support adoption.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Mr. Mcdermott Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 11/17/2010

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the need for constitutional reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the importance of sustained United States engagement in partnership with the European Union (EU). [HR-171]
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Bosnia and Herzegovina work toward the creation of an effective state; (2) any agreement on constitutional reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina should advance the principles of democracy and human rights and be consistent with the goal of European Union (EU) membership; (3) continued efforts should be made domestically and at the International Criminal Tribunal for Yugoslavia to achieve justice for victims of war crimes and to promote ethnic reconciliation; (4) the United States should appoint (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky Mr. Berman Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 05/12/2009

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its 6-day mail delivery service. [HR-173]
Urges the U.S. Postal Service to take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its six-day mail delivery service.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The House Committee On Oversight And Government Reform. on 02/13/2009

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Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. [HR-175]
Condemns the government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. Calls on the government of Iran to release the seven leaders and all other prisoners held on account of their religion, including: Mrs. Fariba Kamalabadi, Mr. Jamaloddin Khanjani, Mr. Afif Naeimi, Mr. Saeid Rezaie, Mr. Behrouz Tavakkoli, Mrs. Mahvash Sabet, Mr. Vahid Tizfahm, Ms. Raha Sabet, Mr. Sasan Taqva, and Ms. Haleh Roohi. Calls on the President and Secretary of State, in cooperation (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H11622-11623) on 10/22/2009

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning membership of the United States in the International Renewable Energy Agency. [HR-177]
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should seek to join the International Renewable Energy Agency.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E280) on 02/13/2009

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Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of traumatic brain injury and support for the designation of a National Brain Injury Awareness Month. [HR-178]
Expresses support for the designation of National Brain Injury Awareness Month.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Mr. Lynch Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 03/23/2009

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Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2009. [HR-192]
Recognizes the contributions of nurses to the U.S. health care system. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Mrs. Christensen Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 05/12/2009

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Calling on the State Department to list the Socialist Republic of Vietnam as a "Country of Particular Concern" with respect to religious freedom. [HR-20]
Encourages the Department of State to place Vietnam on the list of "Countries of Particular Concern" for particularly severe violations of religious freedom. Condemns the ongoing and egregious violations of religious freedom in Vietnam, including the detention of religious leaders and the long-term imprisonment of individuals engaged in peaceful advocacy.Calls on Vietnam to lift restrictions on religious freedom and implement necessary legal and political reforms to protect religious freedom.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe On Motion To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended Agreed To By Voice Vote. (text: Cr 12/15/2010 H8475) on 12/17/2010

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