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.
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.
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.
2013-05-07: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week on May 6, 2013, through May 12, 2013.
2013-05-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Speaker should immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complete work on a fiscal year 2014 budget resolution with the Senate.
2013-06-20: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Van Hollen. Petition No: 113-3. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/113/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0003.xml ">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
Calling for the release of United States citizen Saeed Abedini and condemning the Government of Iran for its persecution of religious minorities.
2013-11-20: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez.
2013-03-21: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Celebrating the history of municipal bonds, the 100-year precedent of the Federal tax exemption for municipal bond interest, and the important contribution municipal bonds have made to economic growth and wellbeing in each State and municipality in our great Nation.
2013-03-13: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
2014-06-19: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Committee on Agriculture should not propose any reduction in the availability or amount of benefits provided under the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) in effect under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, and that the House of Representatives should reject any proposed legislation that includes any provisions that reduce the availability or amount of benefits provided under SNAP.
2013-03-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.
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.
2013-01-15: 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).
2013-01-04: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Recognizing the disparate impact of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address climate change.
2013-05-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schools.
2013-04-30: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Recognizing the significance of Equal Pay Day to illustrate the disparity between wages paid to men and women.
2013-04-09: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
SIMPLE Voting Act
2012-11-15: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 225 Simi Village Drive in Simi Valley, California, as the "Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building".
2013-01-10: Became Public Law No: 112-256.
Computers in Our Communities Act
2012-09-21: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Stewart Lee Udall Congressional Gold Medal Act
2012-10-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.
Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum Act of 2012
2012-09-21: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.