Concerning the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the need for international efforts toward long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights.
2013-06-27: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Expressing support for designation of May as National Stroke Awareness Month.
2013-03-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.
Supporting the designation of March 2013, as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
2013-02-14: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
2013-02-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Observing the 100th birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks and commemorating her legacy.
2013-02-05: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
2013-02-04: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Recognizing National Emancipation Day, marking the 150th anniversary of the end of slavery in areas of rebellion, and the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation in the struggle for the equal rights and freedoms afforded to all United States citizens.
2013-02-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
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.
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.
Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 105th anniversary.
2014-03-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Chained Consumer Price Index should not be used to calculate cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security benefits.
2013-04-18: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.
2013-05-06: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
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.
Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 104th anniversary.
2013-04-15: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
SIMPLE Voting Act
2012-11-15: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Malala Yousufzai, in recognition of her devoted service to education, justice, and equality in Pakistan.
2012-12-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.
Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act of 2012
2012-10-11: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Preserving Healthy Food for the Hungry Act
2012-10-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture .
Surveillance, Tracking, Observation, and Prevention of Obesity Act of 2012
2012-09-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.