Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the necessity to publically exonerate the African American sailors of the United States Navy who were tried and convicted of mutiny in connection with their service at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in Concord, California, during World War II in order to further aid in healing the racial divide that continues to exist in the United States.
2016-03-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Lake Berryessa Recreation Enhancement Act of 2016
2016-02-16: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Safeguard American Food Exports Act of 2015
2015-05-15: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Recognizing the establishment of the Congressional Patriot Award and congratulating the first award recipients, Sam Johnson and John Lewis, for their patriotism and selfless service to the country.
2016-02-04: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Puerto Rico Chapter 9 Uniformity Act of 2015
2015-03-16: Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.
Condemning violence that targets healthcare for women.
2016-01-15: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Act of 2016
2016-09-06: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 609.
To require a regional strategy to address the threat posed by Boko Haram.
2016-09-22: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Fair Treatment for Families of Veterans Act
2016-05-18: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 8.
To amend MAP-21 to establish a veterans business enterprises program, and for other purposes.
2015-11-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment.
2015-11-19: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Honoring the 50th anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
2015-10-29: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Weekend Voting Act
2015-11-03: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act
2015-06-11: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Land-Grant Opportunity Act
2015-11-16: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Commemorating the 88th Anniversary of Texas Southern University.
2015-10-23: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2015
2015-03-31: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
African American Civil Rights Network Act of 2015
2016-11-30: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Government should provide additional relief and assistance to the island of Dominica.
2015-09-30: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment.
2015-10-01: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.