Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the September 23, 2013, decision of the Dominican Republic Constitutional Court that places hundreds of thousands of Dominican born persons at risk of statelessness.
2014-01-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
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.
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the independence of the Bahamas.
2013-12-06: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting Federal employees.
2013-10-22: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives commending efforts by the United States to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution.
2013-09-27: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Expressing support for designation of September as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.
2013-09-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Expressing disapproval over the gun violence plaguing America's communities, and calling on the Congress to enact comprehensive gun reforms that reduce gun violence.
2013-09-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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.
Observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.
2013-06-17: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster-care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster-care system.
2013-05-07: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Condemning the April 15, 2013, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attacks in Boston, Massachusetts and calling upon the United States Government, the governments of all nations, the United Nations, and other international organizations to renounce the use of IEDs and take actions to stop their proliferation.
2013-05-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial 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 support for designation of Saint Louis, Missouri, as the "National Chess Capital" to enhance awareness of the educational benefits of chess and to encourage schools and community centers to engage in chess programs to promote problem solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and goal setting.
2013-04-18: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Expressing support for designation of May as National Stroke Awareness Month.
2013-03-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
2014-06-19: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Committee on Agriculture should not propose any reduction in the availability or amount of benefits provided under the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) in effect under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, and that the House of Representatives should reject any proposed legislation that includes any provisions that reduce the availability or amount of benefits provided under SNAP.
2013-03-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.
Supporting the designation of March 2013, as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
2013-02-14: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
2013-02-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
2013-02-04: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.