Condemning the passage of legislation that would unduly burden an American citizen's ability to vote and opposing any State election law or proposed legislation that would have a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities across the country.
2012-02-16: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Expressing support for designation of February 4, 2012, as National Cancer Prevention Day.
2012-02-03: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools.
2012-02-01: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H225-226)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should work with the Government of Haiti to address gender-based violence against women and children.
2012-02-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives, and expressing continued solidarity with the Haitian people.
2012-02-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
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.
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.
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 on Nelson Mandela International Day.
2011-07-15: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Calling for a peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea and its environs and other maritime areas adjacent to the East Asian mainland.
2011-07-15: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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 that critical jobs legislation should be considered and passed to address the growing jobs crisis throughout America, and for other purposes.
2011-07-13: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Expressing support for the designation of July 30, 2011, as National Dance Day.
2011-07-15: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.
Congratulating the Dallas Mavericks on winning the 2011 National Basketball Association championship.
2011-06-16: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution
2011-06-14: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Promoting increased awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of atrial fibrillation to address the high morbidity and mortality rates and to prevent avoidable hospitalizations associated with this disease.
2011-06-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
2011-06-01: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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 .
Recognizing the importance of breast cancer early detection efforts.
2011-04-18: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.