Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the independence of the Bahamas.
2013-12-06: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Condemning the September 2013 terrorist attack at the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, and reaffirming United States support for the people and Government of Kenya, and for other purposes.
2013-12-06: Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.
Supporting the goals and ideals of October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence and its devastating effects on individuals, families, and communities, and support programs designed to end domestic violence in the United States.
2013-10-30: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6935-6936, H6936-6937, H6938, H6939, H6940, H6941)
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 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.
Condemning the discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying, and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the United States, and remembering the tragedy that occurred at the Sikh Gurdwara of Wisconsin one year ago.
2013-09-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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.
Commending and supporting the United States delegation and the United States Deaf Sports Federation in their representation of the United States at the 2013 Summer Deaflympics in Sofia, Bulgaria.
2013-07-22: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Urging the President and Congress to take actions to fill vacancies on the Election Assistance Commission.
2013-07-19: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, and for other purposes.
2013-07-26: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Expressing support for dancing as a form of valuable exercise and artistic expression, and for the designation of July 27, 2013, as National Dance Day.
2013-07-19: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith.
2013-07-08: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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 the significance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month.
2013-06-04: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the contributions of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
2013-05-17: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week on May 6, 2013, through May 12, 2013.
2013-05-10: 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 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.