Rep. Christopher Smith

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District HD-NJ-4
Party Republican
Bills Introduced 194

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a semipostal stamp to support medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease. [HR-516]
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should: (1) issue a semipostal stamp to support medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease; and (2) transfer to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for that purpose any amounts becoming available from the sale of that stamp.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/09/2009

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Condemning the violent attack on the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on June 10, 2009 and honoring the bravery and dedication of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum employees and security personnel. [HR-529]
Condemns the violent attack on the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum on June 10, 2009. Honors the bravery and dedication of the employees and security personnel at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Offers condolences to the family of Officer Stephen Tyrone Johns who was killed in the line of duty. Urges Americans to join the House of Representatives in condemning this act of hateful violence and intolerance.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky Referred To The House Committee On Natural Resources. on 06/11/2009

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Recognizing the "Day of the African Child" on June 16, 2009, devoted to the theme of child survival and to emphasize the importance of reducing maternal, newborn, and child deaths in Africa. [HR-550]
Recognizes the Day of the African Child. Salutes the health professionals and community health workers in Africa who are extending health care and hope to families across the continent. Reaffirms the importance of U.S. partnership with African leaders and communities in reducing child, newborn, and maternal deaths.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H9166) on 07/30/2009

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Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet for 72 hours before consideration by the House, and for other purposes. [HR-554]
Amends Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order in the House to consider a measure or matter until 72 hours (currently, until the third day) (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays unless the House is in session on such a day) after its text (and, if any, the text of all accompanying reports) have been made available to Members, Delegates, the Resident Commissioner (Members), and the general public. Requires the full text of the legislation and each committee report, without (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Motion To Discharge Committee Filed By Mr. Walden. Petition No: 111-6. (discharge Petition Text With Signatures.) on 09/23/2009

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Recognizing the Nation's orthopedic industry for its continued legacy of innovation in providing devices that relieve the pain of, and restore mobility to, active duty armed service members, veterans, and patients of all ages from all walks of life. [HR-577]
Honors the nation's orthopedic industry for its continued legacy of innovation in providing devices that relieve the pain of, and restore mobility to, active duty armed members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and patients of all ages from all walks of life.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/24/2009

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should take all necessary steps to expeditiously deploy a missile defense system in Europe that will help provide such a defense to United States allies in Europe while enhancing United States defenses against missile attacks. [HR-581]
Expresses: (1) concern over the threat posed by nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons and related delivery systems in the hands of states that sponsor terrorism, such as Iran; and (2) support for the deployment of U.S. missile defense assets in Europe that will provide a defense of the United States and our European allies from the growing missile threat posed by rogue regimes. Urges the President to expedite the deployment of components of an operational U.S. ground-based missile defense system in Europe. Requests the President to report annually (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The Subcommittee On Strategic Forces. on 08/03/2009

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Expressing grave concerns about the sweeping censorship, privacy, and cybersecurity implications of China's Green Dam filtering software, and urging U.S. high-tech companies to promote the Internet as a tool for transparency, freedom of expression, and citizen empowerment around the world. [HR-590]
Expresses: (1) grave concerns about the sweeping censorship, privacy, and cybersecurity implications of China's Green Dam filtering software; and (2) support for the Chinese people in their quest for Internet freedom and free expression. Calls on: (1) the Chinese government to rescind its requirement for Green Dam to be preinstalled on all new computers; and (2) U.S. high-tech companies to promote the Internet as a tool for transparency, freedom of expression, and citizen empowerment around the world.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Christopher Smith Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 06/26/2009

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Recognizing the continued persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China on the 11th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party campaign to suppress the Falun Gong spiritual movement and calling for an immediate end to the campaign to persecute, intimidate, imprison, and torture Falun Gong practitioners. [HR-605]
Expresses sympathy to Falun Gong practitioners and their family members who have suffered persecution and even death because of adherence to their personal beliefs. Calls upon the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to: (1) cease its campaign against Falun Gong practitioners; (2) abolish the 6-10 office, an extrajudicial security apparatus given the mandate to "eradicate" Falun Gong; and (3) release Falun Gong practitioners from prisons and reeducation through labor camps, including those practitioners who are relatives of U.S. citizens (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Ms. Watson Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 03/16/2010

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Congratulating Continental Airlines on its 75th Anniversary. [HR-631]
Recognizes the 75th anniversary of operations by Continental Airlines. Congratulates the employees of Continental Airlines for the numerous awards and accolades they have earned for the company over the years.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Mr. Green, Gene Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 07/29/2009

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Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. [HR-641]
Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the founding of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and honors its contribution to promoting freedom and liberty around the world. Commends the employees and reporters of RFE/RL for their commitment to provide fair and unbiased news to people living under oppressive regimes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H12335) on 11/04/2009

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