Concerning the suspension of exit permit issuance by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for adopted Congolese children seeking to depart the country with their adoptive parents.
2014-07-08: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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)
Expressing support for designation of the first full week of May as "National Mental Health No Stigma Week".
2014-05-06: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week on May 6, 2014, through May 12, 2014.
2014-04-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Recognizing the 150th Anniversary of Mayo Clinic.
2014-04-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.
2014-03-26: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.
2014-03-13: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need to bring the South Sudan conflict to a sustainable and lasting end and to promote reconciliation of longstanding and recent grievances to allow for a peaceful society with good governance.
2014-06-18: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to facilitate and promote a robust response to the looming global crisis of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
2014-02-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Expressing support for designation of the week of March 16, 2014, through March 22, 2014, as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week.
2014-02-11: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
2014-02-11: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that gun violence is a public health issue and Congress should enact by the end of the 113th Congress comprehensive Federal legislation that protects the Second Amendment and keeps communities safe and healthy, including expanding enforceable background checks for all commercial gun sales, improving the mental health system in the United States, and making gun trafficking and straw purchasing a Federal crime.
2014-03-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Congratulating Pope Francis on his election and recognizing his inspirational statements and actions.
2013-12-11: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".
2014-01-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
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.
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).
Recognizing the campaign of genocide against the Kurdish people in Iraq.
2013-12-06: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Praising India's rich religious diversity and commitment to tolerance and equality, and reaffirming the need to protect the rights and freedoms of religious minorities.
2014-01-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBT Pride Month.
2014-01-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.