Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there be support for a referendum on the independence of the Kurdish region of Iraq.
2014-09-19: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the current situation in Iraq and the urgent need to protect religious minorities from persecution from the Sunni Islamist insurgent and terrorist group the Islamic State in Iraq and Levant (ISIL) as it expands its control over areas in northwestern Iraq.
2014-08-01: 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.
Condemning the senseless rampage and mass shooting that took place in Isla Vista, California, on Friday, May 23, 2014.
2014-06-10: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5201)
Urging the Government of Afghanistan, following a successful first round of the presidential election on April 5, 2014, to pursue a transparent, credible, and inclusive run-off presidential election on June 14, 2014, while ensuring the safety of voters, candidates, poll workers, and election observers.
2014-06-09: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5106-5107)
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.
Directing the House of Representatives to bring a civil action for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge certain policies and actions taken by the executive branch.
2013-12-12: Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
Impeaching Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
2013-11-14: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Expressing support for designation of August 2013 as "Blue Star Mothers of America Month".
2013-08-29: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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 the sense of the House of Representatives that Dr. Shakil Afridi is an American hero and that he should be immediately released from custody by Pakistan.
2013-03-15: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Recognizing 376 years of service of the National Guard and affirming congressional support for a permanent Operational Reserve as a component of the Armed Forces.
2013-02-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Establishing a select committee to investigate and report on the attack on the United States consulate in Benghazi, Libya.
2013-01-23: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H253-256)
A concurrent resolution denouncing the use of civilians as human shields by Hamas and other terrorist organizations.
2014-12-10: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Urging the President to immediately request the resignation of Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki.
2014-05-15: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the conditions for the United States becoming a signatory to the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty, or to any similar agreement on the arms trade.
2013-03-13: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
2013-02-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 225 Simi Village Drive in Simi Valley, California, as the "Postal Inspector Terry Asbury Post Office Building".
2013-01-10: Became Public Law No: 112-256.
Patient Choice Act of 2012
2012-08-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.