Condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy.
2012-03-01: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Calling for democratic change in Syria.
2012-05-07: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
Recognizing the importance labor unions play in ensuring a strong middle class by advocating for more equitable wages, humane work conditions, improved benefits, and increased civic engagement by everyday workers.
2011-11-02: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7217-7218)
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children in foster care awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, recognizing current programs and efforts designed to promote adoption, and encouraging people in the United States to seek improved safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.
2011-10-12: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Condemning the July 22, 2011, attacks in the Kingdom of Norway.
2011-10-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.
Calling for the repatriation of POW/MIAs and abductees from the Korean War.
2011-12-13: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Designating room HVC 215 of the Capitol Visitor Center as the "Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room".
2011-12-01: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Concerning efforts to provide humanitarian relief to mitigate the effects of drought and avert famine in the Horn of Africa, particularly Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Kenya.
2011-10-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on Nelson Mandela International Day.
2011-07-15: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Welcoming and commending the Government of Japan for extending an official apology to all United States former prisoners of war from the Pacific War and establishing in 2010 a visitation program to Japan for surviving veterans, family members, and descendants.
2011-08-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions.
2011-08-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Recognizing, on the occasion of the 52nd annual meeting of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group in September, 2011 in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, the immeasurable assistance Gander International Airport, the Government of Canada, and the citizens of Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, provided to the United States immediately following the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.
2011-08-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government should takes steps to counter the growth in anti-Muslim sentiments, targeted rhetorical attacks, and violence against the Muslim, Arab, Sikh, and South Asian American communities.
2011-07-11: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Expressing the regret of the House of Representatives for the passage of discriminatory laws against the Chinese in the United States, including the Chinese Exclusion Act.
2011-07-11: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
2011-05-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Honoring and supporting women in the Middle East and North Africa for their bravery and leadership and calling on the United States Government and the international community to recognize their vital role in democracy movements and promote the rights and empowerment of women and girls in the region.
2011-08-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
Celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.
2011-05-03: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Recognizing May as "National Foster Care Month".
2011-05-03: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Honoring the victims of the Cambodian genocide that took place from April 1975 to January 1979.
2011-05-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Expressing support for designation of May 2011 as Mental Health Month.
2011-04-11: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.