To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley to commemorate the lives they lost 50 years ago in the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, where these 4 little Black girls' ultimate sacrifice served as a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement.
2013-05-24: Became Public Law No: 113-11.
To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense joint outpatient clinic to be constructed in Marina, California, as the "Major General William H. Gourley VA-DOD Outpatient Clinic".
2014-07-25: Became Public Law No: 113-130.
DISCLOSE 2013 Act
2013-01-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
Government By the People Act of 2014
2014-03-06: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2246-2250)
Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
2014-03-26: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Garcia. Petition No: 113-9. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/113/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0009.xml ">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
Voter Empowerment Act of 2013
2013-04-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013
2013-04-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
2014-09-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Providing for the appointment of Michael Lynton as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
2014-07-09: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
2014-04-16: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Providing for the reappointment of John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
2014-03-04: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Providing for the appointment of John Fahey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
2013-11-13: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Providing for the appointment of Risa Lavizzo-Mourey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
2013-11-13: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.
2013-09-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.
2014-09-15: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative stamp honoring the life of Maya Angelou.
2014-07-24: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Condemning the senseless rampage and mass shooting that took place in Isla Vista, California, on Friday, May 23, 2014.
2014-06-10: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5201)
Recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the Nation's history.
2014-05-29: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Congratulating Pope Francis on his election and recognizing his inspirational statements and actions.
2013-12-11: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Nelson Mandela and expressing condolences on his passing.
2013-12-12: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.