Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the national security interests of the United States and its allies and partners with respect to the Palestinian Authority.
2014-09-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to the First Amendment to the Constitution and the vital freedom of speech protections it provides for Americans.
2014-07-21: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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.
Strongly supporting the quality and value of diversity and innovation in the Nation's higher education institutions, and strongly disagreeing with the President's proposal to create and administer a Postsecondary Institution Ratings System.
2014-06-10: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Condemning the death sentence against Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, a Sudanese Christian woman accused of apostasy.
2014-07-21: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Supporting the people of Venezuela as they protest peacefully for democracy, a reduction in violent crime and calling for an end to recent violence.
2014-03-04: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 1 (Roll no. 92). (text: CR H2106)
Strongly supporting the restoration and protection of State authority and flexibility in establishing and defining challenging student academic standards and assessments, and strongly denouncing the President's coercion of States into adopting the Common Core State Standards by conferring preferences in Federal grants and flexibility waivers.
2014-02-11: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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.
Calling on the United States Senate to increase sanctions against Iran.
2014-01-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Expressing disapproval of the failure to satisfy the constitutional duty to "take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed" and the usurpation of the legislative authority of Congress by the President of the United States.
2014-01-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Recognizing the campaign of genocide against the Kurdish people in Iraq.
2013-12-06: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Praising India's rich religious diversity and commitment to tolerance and equality, and reaffirming the need to protect the rights and freedoms of religious minorities.
2014-01-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Expressing support for the designation of a "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.
2013-11-13: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that until the United States southern border is secured as confirmed by the governors and the legislatures jointly of the four southern border states, the House of Representatives shall not bring any legislation including any conference report regarding immigration to the floor of the House for a vote.
2013-08-02: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any immigration reform proposal adopted by Congress should not legalize, grant amnesty for, or confer any other legal status condoning the otherwise unlawful entry or presence in the United States of any individual.
2013-09-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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 support for prayer at school board meetings.
2013-07-15: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Condemning any proposals for the arbitrary seizure of funds from federally insured deposit accounts in the United States by the Government without due process.
2013-04-17: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 violates article I, section 7, clause 1 of the United States Constitution because it was a "Bill for raising Revenue'' that did not originate in the House of Representatives.
2013-04-12: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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 .