Conferring honorary citizenship of the United States on Bernardo de Gálvez y Madrid, Viscount of Galveston and Count of Gálvez.
2014-12-16: Became Public Law No: 113-229.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.
2013-09-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
2014-03-12: Ms. Speier asked unanimous consent that she be considered the first sponsor of H.J. Res. 43, removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment, a bill originally introduced by Representative Robert Andrews of New Jersey, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting re-printings pursuant to clause 7 of rule 12.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restore the rights of the American people that were taken away by the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case and related decisions, to protect the integrity of our elections, and to limit the corrosive influence of money in our democratic process.
2013-04-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations.
2013-02-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
Recognizing the self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory.
2014-09-18: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers.
2014-08-01: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Condemning all forms of anti-Semitism and rejecting attempts to justify anti-Jewish hatred or violent attacks as an acceptable expression of disapproval or frustration over political events in the Middle East or elsewhere.
2014-09-18: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the role of the United States in ensuring children in poor countries have access to vaccines and immunization through the GAVI Alliance.
2014-07-25: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.
Expressing support for internal rebuilding, resettlement, accountability, and reconciliation within Sri Lanka so that Sri Lankans from all ethnic and religious communities may benefit from the end of the country's 26-year civil war.
2014-07-21: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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)
Marking the 60th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Education.
2014-07-21: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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 people of Venezuela as they protest peacefully for democracy, a reduction in violent crime and calling for an end to recent violence.
2014-03-04: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 1 (Roll no. 92). (text: CR H2106)
Recognizing the significance of the 67th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and supporting the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of the events surrounding the restriction, exclusion, and incarceration of individuals and families during World War II.
2014-03-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2014, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.
2014-02-11: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1760)
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.
Calling on the government of Iran to fulfill their promises of assistance in this case of Robert Levinson, one of the longest held United States civilians in our Nation's history.
2014-06-26: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.