Recognizing the critical importance of the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP), formerly called the food stamp program.
2012-04-12: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture .
To commemorate the life and accomplishments of Whitney Elizabeth Houston over the past 48 years; and expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to her family upon her death.
2012-02-16: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Condemning the passage of legislation that would unduly burden an American citizen's ability to vote and opposing any State election law or proposed legislation that would have a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities across the country.
2012-02-16: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should work with the Government of Haiti to address gender-based violence against women and children.
2012-02-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Calling upon the Government of Turkey to facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay.
2012-06-07: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Congratulating the students, staff, faculty, and alumni of the City Colleges of Chicago on the 100th anniversary of the institution.
2011-12-15: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week".
2011-12-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Recognizing the importance labor unions play in ensuring a strong middle class by advocating for more equitable wages, humane work conditions, improved benefits, and increased civic engagement by everyday workers.
2011-11-02: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7217-7218)
Honoring Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm on the 87th year of her birth.
2011-11-01: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Celebrating the life and achievements of Reverend Fred Lee Shuttlesworth and honoring him for his tireless efforts in the fight against segregation and his steadfast commitment to the civil rights of all people.
2011-10-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Reestablishing the House of Representatives Page Program.
2011-09-13: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Condemning the terror attacks on government buildings in Oslo, Norway, and a youth camp on Utoya Island, Norway, on July 22, 2011, and for other purposes.
2011-10-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.
Designating room HVC 215 of the Capitol Visitor Center as the "Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room".
2011-12-01: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Concerning efforts to provide humanitarian relief to mitigate the effects of drought and avert famine in the Horn of Africa, particularly Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Kenya.
2011-10-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on Nelson Mandela International Day.
2011-07-15: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that critical jobs legislation should be considered and passed to address the growing jobs crisis throughout America, and for other purposes.
2011-07-13: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Expressing support for designation of September as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.
2011-07-15: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National HIV Testing Day.
2011-06-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions.
2011-08-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Congratulating the Dallas Mavericks on winning the 2011 National Basketball Association championship.
2011-06-16: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.