Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
2014-03-12: Ms. Speier asked unanimous consent that she be considered the first sponsor of H.J. Res. 43, removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment, a bill originally introduced by Representative Robert Andrews of New Jersey, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting re-printings pursuant to clause 7 of rule 12.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restore the rights of the American people that were taken away by the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case and related decisions, to protect the integrity of our elections, and to limit the corrosive influence of money in our democratic process.
2013-04-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act.
2014-09-17: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month.
2014-06-19: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Condemning the senseless rampage and mass shooting that took place in Isla Vista, California, on Friday, May 23, 2014.
2014-06-10: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5201)
Expressing support for internal rebuilding, resettlement, accountability, and reconciliation within Sri Lanka so that Sri Lankans from all ethnic and religious communities may benefit from the end of the country's 26-year civil war.
2014-07-21: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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.
2014-05-08: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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 the sense of the House of Representatives in support of a women's economic bill of rights.
2014-03-06: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Honoring the victims of the Cambodian genocide that took place from April 1975 to January 1979.
2014-02-27: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
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.
Prohibiting the consideration of a concurrent resolution providing for adjournment unless the House has adopted a conference report on the budget resolution.
2013-11-20: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Honoring the life, legacy, and example of Congressman Leo J. Ryan 35 years after his tragic death.
2013-11-19: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Providing for the consideration of legislation to reopen the Government.
2013-10-12: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Van Hollen. Petition No: 113-5. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/113/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0005.xml ">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
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.
Expressing support for designation of September 18 as "National Innovation in Education Day".
2013-08-02: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Expressing support to end the 39-year-old division of the Republic of Cyprus.
2013-08-16: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should ban and prevent the import of shark fins from sharks caught through the practice of finning, and for other purposes.
2013-06-28: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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 United States efforts to promote Israeli-Palestinian peace.
2013-06-07: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.