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.
Calling on schools and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.
2014-01-10: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Directing the House of Representatives to bring a civil action for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge certain policies and actions taken by the executive branch.
2013-12-12: Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
Urging the president to release information regarding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks upon the United States.
2013-12-02: Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week.
2013-09-26: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5842)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that until the United States southern border is secured as confirmed by the governors and the legislatures jointly of the four southern border states, the House of Representatives shall not bring any legislation including any conference report regarding immigration to the floor of the House for a vote.
2013-08-02: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods, both of whom died from enemy action during the attack on United States facilities in Benghazi, Libya, on the night of September 11-12, 2012.
2013-08-01: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of Congress should support and promote the respectful and dignified disposal of worn and tattered American flags.
2013-07-15: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 violates article I, section 7, clause 1 of the United States Constitution because it was a "Bill for raising Revenue'' that did not originate in the House of Representatives.
2013-04-12: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should not pass any legislation that would tax or confiscate personal savings accounts, including retirement accounts such as Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and 401k plans, certificates of deposit (CDs), or other personal savings to provide financial relief for private businesses.
2013-03-19: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.
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 .
Establishing a select committee to investigate and report on the attack on the United States consulate in Benghazi, Libya.
2013-01-23: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H253-256)
Expressing no confidence in the Attorney General of the United States and calling for his immediate resignation.
2013-02-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the enactment of the Smith-Lever Act, which established the nationwide Cooperative Extension System.
2014-03-13: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks should not be increased.
2013-09-12: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Supporting the formation of a bipartisan Presidential Commission to study the establishment of a National Museum of the American People.
2013-03-19: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.
2013-03-14: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the conditions for the United States becoming a signatory to the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty, or to any similar agreement on the arms trade.
2013-03-13: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
2013-02-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet.