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.
Supporting an end to the ethnic and politically fueled violence in South Sudan and the successful implementation of a transitional government.
2014-09-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
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)
Honoring the life and legacy of Václav Havel by directing the House of Representatives Fine Arts Board to provide for the display of a bust of Václav Havel in the United States Capitol.
2014-03-11: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2266-2267)
Congratulating Pope Francis on his election and recognizing his inspirational statements and actions.
2013-12-11: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.
Celebrating the upcoming 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles, California.
2013-07-24: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Speaker should immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complete work on a fiscal year 2014 budget resolution with the Senate.
2013-06-20: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Van Hollen. Petition No: 113-3. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/113/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0003.xml ">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
Expressing the sense of Congress that financial institutions should work proactively with their customers affected by the shutdown of the Federal Government who may be facing short-term financial hardship and long-term damage to their creditworthiness through no fault of their own.
2013-10-11: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Restoring Confidence in Our Democracy Act
2012-08-02: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Chesapeake Bay Watershed Fairness Act of 2012
2012-08-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry.
Voter Empowerment Act of 2012
2012-09-26: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012
2012-05-10: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Jack Nicklaus in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship in golf.
2012-04-17: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
DISCLOSE 2012 Act
2012-07-12: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Van Hollen. Petition No: 112-4. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/112/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0004.xml ">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
To provide that Members of Congress shall not receive a cost of living adjustment in pay during 2013.
2012-01-31: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011
2012-01-12: Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity.
Rilya Wilson Act
2012-01-06: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act
2011-12-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Half in Ten Act of 2011
2011-11-03: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7262)