Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the Committee on Ethics from waiving any requirement that Members, officers, and employees of the House include information on reimbursements for travel in the financial disclosure reports such individuals are required to file under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
2014-07-08: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States support for the State of Israel as it defends itself against unprovoked rocket attacks from the Hamas terrorist organization.
2014-07-11: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Condemning and disapproving of the failure of the Obama administration to comply with the lawful statutory requirement to notify Congress before transferring individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and expressing concern about the national security risks over the transfer of five Taliban leaders and the repercussions of negotiating with terrorists.
2014-09-09: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Mexico should immediately release United States Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi and provide for his swift return to the United States so Sgt. Tahmooressi can receive the appropriate medical assistance for his medical condition.
2014-09-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
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.
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.
Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing the Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being.
2014-05-06: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day".
2014-04-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Expressing support for designation of September 2014 as "National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month".
2014-03-21: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools.
2014-01-16: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Supporting the democratic and European aspirations of the people of Ukraine, and their right to choose their own future free of intimidation and fear.
2014-02-10: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 2 (Roll no. 56). (text: CR H1693)
Congratulating Pope Francis on his election and recognizing his inspirational statements and actions.
2013-12-11: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Expressing support for the 2013 Boy Scouts of America National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia.
2013-07-18: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Expressing support for designation of September 2013 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
2013-07-16: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.
Expressing support for designation of May 2013 as Mental Health Month.
2013-05-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Condemning the April 15, 2013, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attacks in Boston, Massachusetts and calling upon the United States Government, the governments of all nations, the United Nations, and other international organizations to renounce the use of IEDs and take actions to stop their proliferation.
2013-05-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Condemning any proposals for the arbitrary seizure of funds from federally insured deposit accounts in the United States by the Government without due process.
2013-04-17: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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.