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.
Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
2014-03-12: Ms. Speier asked unanimous consent that she be considered the first sponsor of H.J. Res. 43, removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment, a bill originally introduced by Representative Robert Andrews of New Jersey, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting re-printings pursuant to clause 7 of rule 12.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restore the rights of the American people that were taken away by the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case and related decisions, to protect the integrity of our elections, and to limit the corrosive influence of money in our democratic process.
2013-04-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures with respect to elections.
2013-04-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers.
2014-08-01: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Condemning all forms of anti-Semitism and rejecting attempts to justify anti-Jewish hatred or violent attacks as an acceptable expression of disapproval or frustration over political events in the Middle East or elsewhere.
2014-09-18: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the current outbreak of Ebola in Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia is an international health crisis and is the largest and most widespread outbreak of the disease ever recorded.
2014-09-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States support for the State of Israel as it defends itself against unprovoked rocket attacks from the Hamas terrorist organization.
2014-07-11: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Mexico should immediately release United States Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi and provide for his swift return to the United States so Sgt. Tahmooressi can receive the appropriate medical assistance for his medical condition.
2014-09-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Condemning the death sentence against Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, a Sudanese Christian woman accused of apostasy.
2014-07-21: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Affirming the importance of the Taiwan Relations Act.
2014-03-25: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Honoring the Hudson River School Painters for their contributions to the United States.
2014-02-11: 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.
Prohibiting the consideration of a concurrent resolution providing for adjournment unless the House has adopted a conference report on the budget resolution.
2013-11-20: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives commending efforts by the United States to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution.
2013-09-27: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Expressing support to end the 39-year-old division of the Republic of Cyprus.
2013-08-16: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Expressing support for designation of September 2013 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
2013-07-16: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should ban and prevent the import of shark fins from sharks caught through the practice of finning, and for other purposes.
2013-06-28: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
2013-05-22: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.