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.
Commending the heroism, courage, and sacrifice of Sean Collier, an officer in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department, Martin Richard, an 8-year-old resident of Dorchester, Massachusetts, Krystle Campbell, Lu Lingzi, a student at Boston University, and all the victims who are recovering from injuries caused by the attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, including Richard Donohue, Jr., an officer in the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police Department.
2013-04-30: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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.)
Condemning the horrific attacks of April 15, 2013, in Boston, Massachusetts, and expressing support, sympathy, and prayers for all persons impacted by this tragedy.
2013-04-17: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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 regarding the importance of easing the transition of members of the Armed Forces and their families from military to civilian life.
2013-03-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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 goals and objectives of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
2013-03-15: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, as an entity of the United States Postal Service, should issue a commemorative stamp in honor of the holiday of Diwali.
2013-01-25: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.
Expressing the sense of Congress that health workers deserve our profound gratitude and respect for their commitments and sacrifices in addressing the Ebola epidemic in West Africa.
2014-11-21: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
A concurrent resolution denouncing the use of civilians as human shields by Hamas and other terrorist organizations.
2014-12-10: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
2019-02-15: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Immigrant Detainee Legal Rights Act
2019-03-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
No Guns for Abusers Act of 2019
2019-03-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2019
2019-02-14: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
National Heritage Area Act of 2020
2020-12-07: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Climate Change National Security Strategy Act of 2019
2019-02-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act
2019-02-13: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
FAMILY Act
2019-02-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.