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.
HR-20: Calling on the State Department to list the Socialist Republic of Vietnam as a "Country of Particular Concern" with respect to 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
You have voted HR-20: Calling on the State Department to list the Socialist Republic of Vietnam as a "Country of Particular Concern" with respect to religious freedom..
Calling on the Egyptian Government to respect human rights and freedoms of religion and expression in Egypt. [HR-200]
Recognizes that respect for human rights is a fundamental value and that the bilateral relationship between the United States and Egypt should be a platform for promoting the rule of law and fundamental freedoms. Calls on the Egyptian government to: (1) respect human rights, minority rights, and freedoms of religion and expression; and (2) release Abdel Karim Suleiman and all political activists. Welcomes the government of Egypt's decision to pardon Ayman Nour for medical reasons. Urges the President and the Secretary of State to put human rights
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HR-200: Calling on the Egyptian Government to respect human rights and freedoms of religion and expression in Egypt.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E492) on 02/26/2009
HR-209: Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Daughters of Penelope, a preeminent international women's association and affiliate organization of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA).
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Mr. Lynch Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 10/13/2009
You have voted HR-209: Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Daughters of Penelope, a preeminent international women's association and affiliate organization of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA)..
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month. [HR-211]
Supports the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month (March 2009). Recognizes and honors the women and organizations in the United States that have fought for and continue to promote the teaching of women's history.
HR-211: Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Mr. Clay Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 03/17/2009
HR-215: Congratulating the Minority Business Development Agency on its 40th anniversary and commending its achievements in fostering the establishment and growth of minority businesses in the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Mr. Carson (in) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 09/15/2009
You have voted HR-215: Congratulating the Minority Business Development Agency on its 40th anniversary and commending its achievements in fostering the establishment and growth of minority businesses in the United States..
HR-22: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 01/06/2009
You have voted HR-22: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)..
Recognizing and honoring Johnny Grant for his work as the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, California for more than a quarter of a century. [HR-221]
Recognizes Johnny Grant (the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, California) as a key contributor to the revitalization of the image of Hollywood. Honors him for his service to the country, accomplishments, and contributions to the entertainment industry and the nation.Recognizes and expresses gratitude to Johnny Grant for the generous donation of his personal and extensive film collection series to the Department of State to be used as part of the Department's ongoing public diplomacy programs worldwide.
HR-221: Recognizing and honoring Johnny Grant for his work as the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, California for more than a quarter of a century.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 03/06/2009
You have voted HR-221: Recognizing and honoring Johnny Grant for his work as the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, California for more than a quarter of a century..
Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution [HR-252]
Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution - Calls upon the President: (1) to ensure that U.S. foreign policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the U.S. record relating to the Armenian Genocide and the consequences of the failure to realize a just resolution; and (2) in the President's annual message commemorating the Armenian Genocide, to characterize the systematic and deliberate annihilation of 1.5 million
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HR-252: Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Reported By The Committee On Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 111-622. on 09/22/2010