Recognizing the important work of the Meals On Wheels Association of America and its member programs throughout the country in addressing senior hunger and improving the quality of life for millions of our nation's seniors each year.
2014-03-27: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.
2014-03-26: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Expressing support for designation of August 23 as "Black Ribbon Day" to recognize the victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes.
2014-03-06: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Calling on schools and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.
2014-01-10: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Supporting the democratic and European aspirations of the people of Ukraine, and their right to choose their own future free of intimidation and fear.
2014-02-10: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 2 (Roll no. 56). (text: CR H1693)
Honoring the accomplishments of Nicarsia "Nikki" Mayes, a Capitol Hill trailblazer and the first African-American woman to serve as a Doorkeeper of the House of Representatives.
2013-12-12: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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.
Supporting the European aspirations of the peoples of the European Union's Eastern Partnership countries, and for other purposes.
2013-11-20: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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 regarding sexually exploited and trafficked girls in the United States.
2014-01-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Expressing support for designation of September as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.
2013-09-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Expressing support for designation of August 23 as "Black Ribbon Day" to recognize the victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes.
2013-07-16: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.
Establishing the Special Committee on Sexual Assault and Abuse in the Armed Forces to conduct oversight, ensure accountability, and report on the activities of the Department of Defense to prevent, reduce, prosecute, and provide victims' services for cases of sexual assault and abuse in the Armed Forces.
2013-05-14: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Expressing support for designation of May 2013 as Mental Health Month.
2013-05-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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 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 contributions of Catholic schools.
2013-01-23: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its 6-day mail delivery service.
2013-01-15: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.