Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.
2011-02-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Observing the 100th birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks and commemorating her legacy.
2012-12-13: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Expressing condolences to the victims of Hurricane Sandy, commending the resiliency of the people of New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, West Virginia, and Delaware, and committing to stand by them in the relief and recovery effort.
2012-11-29: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Recognizing National Emancipation Day, marking the 150th anniversary of the end of slavery in areas of rebellion, and the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation in the struggle for the equal rights and freedoms afforded to all United States citizens.
2012-10-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Condemning the discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the United States.
2012-09-19: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representative that the Boys & Girls Clubs of America should be commended for their unique role in improving outcomes for millions of youth and thousands of communities.
2012-09-19: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
Recognizing the significance of the 50th anniversary of Trinidad and Tobago's independence to the people of Trinidad and Tobago and supporting the goals and ideals of Trinidad and Tobago's Independence Day.
2012-08-02: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jamaica's independence.
2012-08-02: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Condemning the targeted violence of vulnerable minority faith communities in Syria and calling on the United States Government to prioritize the safety and security of these communities.
2012-08-02: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should reject the provisions of H.R. 6083, as ordered reported by the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives, that reduce the availability or amount of benefits provided under the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) in effect under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.
2012-08-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture .
Designating a "National Month of Voter Registration".
2012-08-03: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1423-1424)
Expressing support for the XIX International AIDS Conference and the sense of the House of Representatives that continued commitment by the United States to HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs is crucial to protecting global health.
2012-08-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Expressing support for the designation of March 13 as "K-9 Veterans Day", in order to recognize the service and improve the treatment of military working dogs.
2012-08-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, and for other purposes.
2012-07-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Recognizing the importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving the lives of women and children, and for other purposes.
2012-07-18: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any deal replacing the Budget Control Act of 2011 should contain serious revenue increases and no Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security benefit cuts.
2012-07-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to American manufacturing and jobs, and for other purposes.
2012-07-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Expressing support for the XIX International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) and the sense of the House of Representatives that continued commitment by the United States to HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs is crucial to protecting global health.
2012-06-29: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Welcoming His Holiness, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the worldwide spiritual and administrative head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, to Washington, DC, and recognizing his commitment to world peace, justice, nonviolence, human rights, religious freedom, and democracy.
2012-06-27: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Commending Rotary International and others for their efforts to prevent and eradicate polio.
2012-06-26: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.