Paycheck Fairness Act
2009-03-06: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.
2009-03-06: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War and reaffirming the United States-Korea alliance.
2010-06-18: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
2010-02-25: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Condemning North Korea in the strongest terms for its unprovoked military attack against South Korea on November 23, 2010.
2010-12-01: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the observance of American Diabetes Month.
2010-12-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
2010-11-17: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Celebrating September 30, 2010, as the 60th Anniversary of Impact Aid.
2010-11-18: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2010 and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families and communities, and support programs and practices designed to prevent and end domestic violence.
2010-09-28: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for designation of September 2010 as National Craniofacial Acceptance Month.
2010-09-30: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the passage of legislation that created real estate investment trusts (REITs) and gave millions of Americans new investment opportunities that helped them build a solid foundation for retirement security and has contributed to the overall strength of our economy.
2010-09-15: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for designation of 2011 as "World Veterinary Year" to bring attention to and show appreciation for the veterinary profession on its 250th anniversary.
2010-12-08: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congratulating the Saratoga Race Course as it celebrates its 142nd season.
2010-07-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congratulating the champion, finalists, and all other participants in the 83rd Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.
2010-11-16: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Observing the 15th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide and expressing support for "Srebrenica Remembrance Day" in the United States.
2010-05-28: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Congratulating the Republic of Serbia's application for European Union membership and recognizing Serbia's active efforts to integrate into Europe and the global community.
2010-05-27: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the National Council for International Visitors, and expressing support for designation of February 16, 2011, as "Citizen Diplomacy Day".
2010-12-08: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing sympathy to the families of those killed by North Korea in the sinking of the Republic of Korea Ship Cheonan, and solidarity with the Republic of Korea in the aftermath of this tragic incident.
2010-05-25: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to domestic sex trafficking of minors.
2010-07-26: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Commending the National Rifle Association for developing the Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program and teaching 23,000,000 children its lifesaving message.
2010-06-29: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.