Supporting the goals and ideals of the Community Development Block Grant program.
2014-07-14: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week".
2014-06-23: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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.
Honoring the life of Jeanne Sobelson Manford for her fierce advocacy on behalf of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community as they and their allies celebrate Pride month during the month of June, reflect on the progress made towards equality, and remember activists like Jeanne who spent their lives fighting for their rights.
2014-07-21: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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)
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)
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1964 World's Fair in Queens, New York.
2014-04-10: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Honoring Thomas Jennings of New York City as the first African-American to be granted a patent by the United States.
2014-03-12: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Strongly recommending that the United States renegotiate the return of the Iraqi Jewish Archive to Iraq.
2014-04-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Affirming the importance of the Taiwan Relations Act.
2014-03-25: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to facilitate and promote a robust response to the looming global crisis of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
2014-02-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Honoring the Hudson River School Painters for their contributions to the United States.
2014-02-11: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Recognizing Lunar New Year as a significant cultural holiday and encouraging local education agencies to consider closing school on the Lunar New Year.
2014-01-13: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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.
Prohibiting the consideration of a concurrent resolution providing for adjournment unless the House has adopted a conference report on the budget resolution.
2013-11-20: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Expressing sincere condolences and support for assistance to the people of the Philippines and all those affected by the tragic Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) of November 8, 2013.
2013-12-06: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Condemning the discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying, and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the United States, and remembering the tragedy that occurred at the Sikh Gurdwara of Wisconsin one year ago.
2013-09-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Expressing support to end the 39-year-old division of the Republic of Cyprus.
2013-08-16: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Expressing support for dancing as a form of valuable exercise and artistic expression, and for the designation of July 27, 2013, as National Dance Day.
2013-07-19: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.