Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
2014-04-16: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.
2013-06-14: 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.
Welcoming African leaders to the first United States-Africa Leaders' Summit and African trade ministers to the 13th Forum of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).
2014-08-01: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
2014-07-16: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Recognizing June 19, 2014, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.
2014-06-20: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1035)
Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
2014-05-08: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Condemning the abduction of female students by armed militants from the terrorist group known as Boko Haram in northeastern provinces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
2014-05-20: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4535-4536)
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 supporting Federal employees.
2013-10-22: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Expressing disapproval over the gun violence plaguing America's communities, and calling on the Congress to enact comprehensive gun reforms that reduce gun violence.
2013-09-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on Nelson Mandela International Day.
2013-07-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Expressing concern over persistent and credible reports of systematic, state-sanctioned organ harvesting from non-consenting prisoners of conscience, in the People's Republic of China, including from large numbers of Falun Gong practitioners imprisoned for their religious beliefs, and members of other religious and ethnic minority groups.
2014-07-30: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.
2013-06-17: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Establishing the Special Committee on Sexual Assault and Abuse in the Armed Forces to conduct oversight, ensure accountability, and report on the activities of the Department of Defense to prevent, reduce, prosecute, and provide victims' services for cases of sexual assault and abuse in the Armed Forces.
2013-05-14: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.