Honoring the life and work of Arab-American writer Ameen Rihani and celebrating the 100th anniversary of the publication of the first Arab-American novel, "The Book of Khalid", by Ameen Rihani.
2012-03-29: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.
2012-03-30: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Expressing support for robust efforts by the United States to see Joseph Kony, the leader of the Lord's Resistance Army, and his top commanders brought to justice and the group's atrocities permanently ended.
2012-06-07: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of the People's Republic of China has violated internationally recognized human rights by implementing severe restrictions on the rights of Uyghurs to freely associate and engage in religious and political speech, subjecting detained Uyghurs to torture and forced confessions, carrying out extrajudicial killings against Uyghur dissidents, and pressuring other governments to unlawfully return Uyghurs to China, where they face mistreatment and persecution.
2012-05-07: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Recognizing the critical importance of the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP), formerly called the food stamp program.
2012-04-12: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture .
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 .
Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to respect basic human rights and cease abusing vague national security provisions such as articles 79 and 88 of the Vietnamese penal code which are often the pretext to arrest and detain citizens who peacefully advocate for religious and political freedom.
2012-09-11: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week".
2011-12-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Recognizing the 30th anniversary of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD).
2011-11-29: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Expressing support for designation of 2012 as the "Year of the Girl" and celebrating the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA.
2011-11-04: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Month.
2011-11-03: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.
Celebrating the life and achievements of Reverend Fred Lee Shuttlesworth and honoring him for his tireless efforts in the fight against segregation and his steadfast commitment to the civil rights of all people.
2011-10-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Recognizing the importance of acknowledging the contributions of Dominican-Americans to the United States.
2011-10-06: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Observing the 20th anniversary of Ukrainian independence and expressing strong and continued support to the Ukrainian people for their efforts toward ensuring democratic principles, and for other purposes.
2011-10-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.
Condemning the terror attacks on government buildings in Oslo, Norway, and a youth camp on Utoya Island, Norway, on July 22, 2011, and for other purposes.
2011-10-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.
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.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a semipostal stamp to support medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease.
2011-07-15: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.