Recognizing the importance labor unions play in ensuring a strong middle class by advocating for more equitable wages, humane work conditions, improved benefits, and increased civic engagement by everyday workers.
2011-11-02: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7217-7218)
Designating room HVC 215 of the Capitol Visitor Center as the "Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room".
2011-12-01: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions.
2011-08-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution
2011-06-14: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker.
2011-06-16: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Reaffirming the United States' commitment to a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and for other purposes.
2011-07-07: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in October as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness, educate humans of the importance of adoption, and create a humane environment for any pet, including the importance of spaying and neutering of animals, and the encouragement of animal adoptions throughout the United States.
2011-04-12: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Electing Members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.
2011-04-12: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the memory of Christina-Taylor Green by encouraging schools to teach civic education and civil discourse in public schools.
2011-03-17: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
To express the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the school breakfast program.
2011-03-08: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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.
2011-03-18: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service, and Labor Policy.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on House Administration in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress.
2011-02-28: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Urging the Secretary of State to remove the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran from the Department of State's list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations.
2011-03-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
2011-01-12: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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).
2011-03-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
Congratulating the Navy and the current and former officers and crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise (CVN 65) on completion of the 25th and final deployment of the vessel.
2012-12-04: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard should be provided for a memorial to honor the members of the Armed Forces who have served as divers and whose service in defense of the United States has been carried out beneath the waters of the world.
2011-12-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the proposed settlement between the Department of Justice, the State attorneys general, and mortgage servicers regarding mortgage fraud and the economic crisis.
2011-11-21: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Expressing the sense of Congress that any legislative language approved by the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction should not reduce benefits for Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid recipients.
2011-08-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Expressing disapproval of United States intervention in Libya.
2011-06-02: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.