Condemning and disapproving of the failure of the Obama administration to comply with the lawful statutory requirement to notify Congress before transferring individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and expressing concern about the national security risks over the transfer of five Taliban leaders and the repercussions of negotiating with terrorists.
2014-09-09: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to respect the freedom of assembly, expression, and religion and all fundamental human rights and the rule of law for all its citizens and to stop censoring discussion of the 1989 Tiananmen Square demonstrations and their violent suppression.
2014-05-28: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 1 (Roll no. 241). (text: CR H4851-4852)
Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing the Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being.
2014-05-06: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Affirming the vital role that prayer has played throughout the more than 200-year history of our Nation, strengthening the fabric of our society, and recognizing May 1, 2014, as the 63rd annual National Day of Prayer.
2014-04-08: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Calling on schools and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.
2014-01-10: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Directing the House of Representatives to bring a civil action for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge certain policies and actions taken by the executive branch.
2013-12-12: Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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 support for designation of August 2013 as "Blue Star Mothers of America Month".
2013-08-29: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
2013-05-22: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that extensive scientific and technical studies and analyses by the Department of State and other Federal agencies have affirmed that the proposed Keystone XL pipeline is an environmentally sound project.
2013-05-15: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Recognizing the Sabin Vaccine Institute on the 20th anniversary of its founding.
2013-03-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Celebrating the history of municipal bonds, the 100-year precedent of the Federal tax exemption for municipal bond interest, and the important contribution municipal bonds have made to economic growth and wellbeing in each State and municipality in our great Nation.
2013-03-13: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Establishing a select committee to investigate and report on the attack on the United States consulate in Benghazi, Libya.
2013-01-23: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H253-256)
Expressing no confidence in the Attorney General of the United States and calling for his immediate resignation.
2013-02-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
Recognizing the significance of the anniversary of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Technology Policy Fellowship program, and reaffirming the commitment to support the use of science in governmental decisionmaking through such program.
2014-01-16: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.
2013-03-14: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the conditions for the United States becoming a signatory to the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty, or to any similar agreement on the arms trade.
2013-03-13: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
To designate the United States courthouse located at 101 East Pecan Street in Sherman, Texas, as the "Paul Brown United States Courthouse".
2012-12-20: Received in the Senate.
Former Presidents Protection Act of 2012
2013-01-10: Became Public Law No: 112-257.
To redesignate the Dryden Flight Research Center as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range.
2013-01-01: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
To eliminate an unnecessary reporting requirement for an unfunded DNA Identification grant program.
2012-12-07: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.