SMITH, CHRISTOPHER H. (a Representative from New Jersey)

Appointments

Committee To Escort Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Into the House Chamber, H995 [15MR]

Articles and editorials

U.S. Lawmaker Hails Uganda as Emerging ``Superstar'', E1265 [23JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: condemn legal action against citizens who have already converted or plan to convert to other religions (see H. Res. 736), H1196 [28MR]

African Development Foundation: redesignate name and increase funding and powers (see H.R. 5652), H4424 [21JN]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 5229), H1915 [27AP]

Arab League: disapprove decision to hold summit in Khartoum, Sudan, and call on all involved parties and the world community to work to end genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan (see H. Res. 675), H390 [16FE]

Armed Forces: prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National Cemetery (see H.R. 5037), H1391 [30MR]

Belarus: support democracy efforts, rule of law, respect for human rights, and a free and fair Presidential election (see H. Res. 673), H452 [28FE]

Canada: commend renewed commitment to war on terror (see H. Con. Res. 408), H3138 [23MY]

Cheek, Joey: honor Olympic team member and recognize need to work with international partners to help bring an end to the ongoing genocide in Darfur region of Sudan and the suffering of children in Chad (see H. Con. Res. 397), H1980 [2MY]

China, People's Republic of: condemn escalating levels of religious persecution (see H. Res. 608), H451 [28FE]

———condemn unauthorized, inappropriate, and coerced ordination of Catholic bishops (see H. Res. 804), H3227 [24MY]

———urge reinstatement of all licenses of Gao Zhisheng and his law firm, remove obstacles for lawyers attempting to defend criminal cases, and revise law and practice standards (see H. Con. Res. 365), H1196 [28MR]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers recognizing the heroic efforts (see H.R. 5159), H1981 [2MY]

Courts: protect children, judges, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and their family members, and reduce and prevent gang violence (see H.R. 4472), H226 [8FE]

Cuba: support U.S. diplomatic personnel stationed at the U.S. Interests Section in Havana (see H. Con. Res. 428), H3908 [13JN]

Dalai Lama: award a Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4562), H2174 [4MY]

Dept. of Energy: establish grants and advisory board for U.S.-Israeli joint ventures on alternative/renewable energy sources and energy efficiency (see H.R. 2730), H3308 (see H.R. 2730), H3361 [25MY]

Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for the health centers program (see H.R. 5201), H1981 [2MY]

———establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 5624), H4424 [21JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide sufficient blind rehabilitation outpatient specialists at medical facilities (see H.R. 3579), H1917 [27AP]

Disasters: address needs of individuals with disabilities in emergency planning and relief efforts and increase accessibility of post-disaster replacement housing built with Federal funds (see H.R. 4704), H3309 (see H.R. 4704), H3361 [25MY]

Diseases: establish an Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Registry (see H.R. 4033), H2833 (see H.R. 4033), H2890 [18MY]

———increase assistance to countries for the prevention, treatment, and control of tuberculosis (see H.R. 5022), H4009 [14JN]

Education: tribute to Catholic schools (see H. Res. 657), H156 [1FE]

European Union: recognize continued importance of transatlantic partnership by expressing support for success of the forthcoming U.S.-European Union Summit in Vienna, Austria (see H. Res. 873), H4189 [16JN]

FAA: replace Administrator's arbitrary authority to impose wages and working conditions with neutral binding arbitration in the case of an impasse in labor-management negotiations (see H.R. 4755), H2102 [3MY]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 88), H3423 [6JN]

Federal employees: provide a real estate stock index investment option under the Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 1578), H1742 [25AP]

Fur Product Labeling Act: require labeling of all fur products regardless of value (see H.R. 4904), H790 [8MR]

Haiti: authorize assistance to fund scholarships for talented disadvantaged students to continue their education in the U.S. and to return to Haiti to contribute to the development of their country (see H.R. 5091), H1561 [5AP]

———commend people for holding democratic elections and congratulate President Rene G. Preval on his victory (see H. Con. Res. 353), H790 [8MR]

Hugo, Chavez: condemn anti-democratic actions and support aspirations of the democratic forces in Venezuela (see H. Con. Res. 328), H1854 [26AP]

India: address ongoing problem of untouchability (see H. Con. Res. 396), H1916 [27AP]

Iran: human rights violations of Bahais (see H. Con. Res. 415), H4918 [29JN]

Japan: encourage issuance of an apology for the sexual enslavement of young women during colonial occupation of Asia during World War II (see H. Res. 759), H1452 [4AP]

John Paul Hammerschmidt Post Office Building, Harrison, AR: designate (see H.R. 4811), H449 [28FE]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 1696), H1742 [25AP]

Library of Congress: grant employees competitive status for appointment and extend to displaced employees career-transition assistance comparable to that granted to certain other Federal employees (see H.R. 5328), H3309 (see H.R. 5328), H3362 [25MY]

Lincoln, Abraham: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial of birth (see H.R. 2808), H5047 [11JY]

Lobbying Disclosure Act: require reporting of the congressional offices to which gifts are provided (see H.R. 4671), H333 [15FE]

Magen David Adom (organization): congratulate for achieving full membership in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (see H. Con. Res. 435), H4681 [27JN]

Medicare: extend initial enrollment period for prescription drug benefits and waive penalties for late enrollment (see H.R. 4399), H1453 [4AP]

———phase-out waiting period for coverage of disabled individuals and waive waiting period for people with life-threatening illnesses (see H.R. 2869), H4554 [26JN]

———provide special treatment of certain cancer hospitals (see H.R. 5496), H4917 [29JN]

Mental health: combat autism through research, screening, intervention, and education (see H.R. 2421), H1563 [5AP]

Middle East: promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 4681), H1197 [28MR]

Mongolia: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 828), H3138 [23MY]

National Children and Families Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 763), H2103 [3MY]

National Crime Victims' Rights Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 378), H1744 [25AP]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 2231), H1742 [25AP]

National security: establish requirements for ownership, management, and operation of critical infrastructure (see H.R. 4881), H644 [7MR]

———improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses (see H.R. 4954), H1853 [26AP]

———require an investigation of proposal to transfer management of certain U.S. ports to a United Arab Emirates state-owned company (see H.R. 4807), H449 [28FE]

Nelson, Byron: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4902), H869 [9MR]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for continued implementation of the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for peaceful settlement of the conflict (see H. Res. 744), H1320 [29MR]

Office of Veterans Identity Protection Claims: establish to reimburse persons for injuries suffered due to unauthorized use, disclosure, or dissemination of stolen identifying information (see H.R. 5520), H3643 [8JN]

Older Americans Act: authorizing appropriations for nutrition services (see H.R. 1792), H4554 [26JN]

Palestinians: assist refugees in the West Bank and Gaza to move to post-refugee status (see H.R. 5278), H3309 (see H.R. 5278), H3361 [25MY]

Public Health Service Act: amend relative to early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss (see H.R. 5250), H4424 [21JN]

Safety: establish a day to bring awareness to the issue of missing persons (see H. Res. 189), H4918 [29JN]

Taxation: allow an additional credit for adoption of an older child (see H.R. 4092), H1059 [15MR]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1548), H1742 [25AP]

Terrorism: reduce threat of terrorists acquiring shoulder-fired missiles (see H.R. 5333), H2706 (see H.R. 5333), H2758 [17MY]

Thailand: anniversary of ascension to throne of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (see H. Con. Res. 409), H3227 [24MY]

U.N.: sanction Iran for its noncompliance with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (see H. Res. 782), H3724 [9JN]

Ukraine: anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear reactor accident (see H. Res. 703), H1198 [28MR]

———commend people for conducting free, fair, and transparent elections and their commitment to democracy and reform (see H. Res. 799), H2962 [19MY]

Venezuela: actively support strategies for ensuring secure airport facilities that meet international certifications to prevent trafficking of controlled substances, narcotics, and laundered money (see H. Con. Res. 400), H2585 [11MY]

Veterans: improve information security (see H.R. 5464), H3309 (see H.R. 5464), H3362 [25MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (see H.R. 5382), H2585 [11MY]

China, People's Republic of: anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre (see H. Res. 794), H2102 [3MY]

Computers: promote freedom of expression on the Internet and protect U.S. businesses from coercion by foreign entities to participate in repression of such freedom (see H.R. 4780), H388 [16FE]

Ethiopia: encourage and facilitate the consolidation of security, human rights, democracy, and economic freedom (see H.R. 5680), H4554 [26JN]

Finucane, Patrick: urge full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer by British-loyalist paramilitaries (see H. Res. 734), H1130 [16MR] (see H. Res. 740), H1196 [28MR]

Germany: urge immediate action to combat sex trafficking in connection with the 2006 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup (see H. Res. 860), H3723 [9JN]

Poland: provide assistance to Museum of the History of Polish Jews (see H.R. 5247), H1916 [27AP]

Letters

Full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer, Patrick Finucane, by British-loyalist paramilitaries: Peter Cory, H2614 [16MY]

Iran Freedom Support Act: Representative Hyde, Committee on International Relations (House), H1771, H1772 [26AP]

———Representative Hyde, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1771 [26AP]

———Representative McKeon, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H1772 [26AP]

———Representative Oxley, Committee on Financial Services (House), H1771 [26AP]

———Representative Thomas, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1771 [26AP]

———Representative Tom Davis, Committee on Government Reform (House), H1770 [26AP]

Lists

Major human rights problems in the People's Republic of China, E608 [26AP]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, E119-E123 [8FE]

Afghanistan: condemn legal action against citizens who have already converted or plan to convert to other religions (H. Res. 736), H1283 [29MR]

Africa: develop a comprehensive strategy to protect blood supply, E1304 [28JN]

AID: President's Malaria Intitiative funding, H3528 [8JN]

Armed Forces: performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, H2451 [10MY]

———waive passport fees for a relative of a deceased member proceeding abroad to visit the grave or to attend a funeral or memorial service for such member (S. 1184), H887 [14MR]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, E633 [27AP]

Belarus: support democracy efforts, rule of law, respect for human rights, and a free and fair Presidential election (H. Res. 673), H700, H702 [8MR]

Burma: human rights violations, E203 [28FE]

Canada: commend renewed commitment to war on terror (H. Con. Res. 408), H3738, H3739, H3740 [12JN]

China, People's Republic of: anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre (H. Res. 794), H3729, H3732 [12JN]

———condemn escalating levels of religious persecution (H. Res. 608), H3734, H3735 [12JN]

———condemn unauthorized, inappropriate, and coerced ordination of Catholic bishops (H. Res. 804), H3732, H3733 [12JN]

———human rights violations, E205 [28FE], E608 [26AP]

———urge reinstatement of all licenses of Gao Zhisheng and his law firm, remove obstacles for lawyers attempting to defend criminal cases, and revise law and practice standards (H. Con. Res. 365), H1751, H1752 [26AP]

Coalition for International Justice: tribute, E478 [30MR]

Computers: promote freedom of expression on the Internet and protect U.S. businesses from coercion by foreign entities to participate in repression of such freedom (H.R. 4780), E205 [28FE], E608 [26AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5122), H2451 [10MY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2601), E119 [8FE]

———country reports on human rights practices, E442 [29MR]

———International Disaster and Famine Assistance for Sudan and Global HIV/AIDS Initiative funding through reductions in Egypt Economic Support Fund funding, H3545 [8JN]

Education: tribute to Catholic schools (H. Res. 657), H179 [8FE]

Ethiopia: elections, E439 [29MR]

———human rights violations, E439 [29MR]

Finucane, Patrick: urge full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer by British-loyalist paramilitaries (H. Res. 740), H2613 [16MY]

Foreign aid: establish centers for the treatment of obstetric fistula in developing countries, H3528 [8JN], E119 [8FE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 5522), H3528, H3545 [8JN], H3649, H3650 [9JN]

Germany: condemn sex trafficking and prostitution, E830 [15MY]

Guyana: independence anniversary (H. Res. 792), H3740 [12JN]

Hungary: anniversary of Hungarian Revolution, E1290 [27JN]

Hunger: reduce, E991 [26MY]

International Fund for Ireland: funding, H3649, H3650 [9JN]

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance, E67 [1FE]

Iran: hold current regime accountable for its threatening behavior and support a transition to democracy (H.R. 282), H1754, H1757, H1770 [26AP]

Kazakhstan: candidacy to chair the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, E1348 [29JN]

Liberia: elections, E208 [28FE]

Moscow Helsinki Group (organization): anniversary, E780 [10MY]

Northern Ireland: peace efforts, E440 [29MR]

———reaffirm support for continued implementation of the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for peaceful settlement of the conflict (H. Res. 744), H1409 [4AP]

Pasat, Valeriu: trial in Moldova relative to fighter aircraft sale to the former Soviet Union, E1336 [29JN]

Pham Hong Son: call for release by Vietnam (H. Con. Res. 320), H1479, H1481 [5AP]

Romania: improve standard of care of children, resolve pending intercountry adoption cases, and remove barriers to the adoption of orphaned and abandoned children (H. Res. 578), H1475, H1476, H1477 [5AP]

Russia: protect freedoms of all religious communities without distinction, whether registered or unregistered, as stipulated by the Russian Constitution and international standards (H. Con. Res. 190), H888, H889 [14MR]

Sudan: impose sanctions on those responsible for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, support protection of civilians and humanitarian operations, and support peace in the Darfur region (H.R. 3127), H1461, H1463, H1469 [5AP]

Terrorism: commend those who have taken part, and declare that the U.S. will prevail, in the Global War on Terror and complete mission to create a sovereign and free Iraq (H. Res. 861), H4068 [15JN]

———recognize potential threat of Islamist terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere and seek support of OAS in combating the proliferation of such organizations (H. Con. Res. 338), H3736, H3737 [12JN]

Uganda: human rights violations, E646 [27AP]

Ukraine: anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear reactor accident (H. Res. 703), E527 [6AP]

Vietnam: human rights violations, E518 [5AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H221 [8FE]

Resolutions by organizations

Full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer, Patrick Finucane, by British-loyalist paramilitaries: Dail Eireann (lower house of Irish Parliament), H2614 [16MY]

Tributes

Aird, John S., E205 [28FE]

Petrilla, Stephen and Mary, E76 [7FE]