Government By the People Act of 2014
2014-03-06: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2246-2250)
Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
2014-03-26: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Garcia. Petition No: 113-9. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/113/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0009.xml ">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
VAWA bill
2013-04-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
2014-09-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
2014-04-16: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.
2013-09-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.
2013-06-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
2014-03-12: Ms. Speier asked unanimous consent that she be considered the first sponsor of H.J. Res. 43, removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment, a bill originally introduced by Representative Robert Andrews of New Jersey, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting re-printings pursuant to clause 7 of rule 12.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restore the rights of the American people that were taken away by the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case and related decisions, to protect the integrity of our elections, and to limit the corrosive influence of money in our democratic process.
2013-04-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations.
2013-02-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies or other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.
2013-02-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures with respect to elections.
2013-04-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that performance-based contracts for energy savings are a budget-neutral means to support the Federal Government in reducing its energy consumption without increasing spending while simultaneously supporting United States based jobs and economic development.
2014-09-18: Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act.
2014-09-17: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Expressing support for the designation of a "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.
2014-09-16: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Supporting the goals and ideals of the Community Development Block Grant program.
2014-07-14: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the Committee on Ethics from waiving any requirement that Members, officers, and employees of the House include information on reimbursements for travel in the financial disclosure reports such individuals are required to file under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
2014-07-08: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Expressing support for a whole child approach to education and recognizing the role of parents, educators, and community members in providing a whole child approach to education for each student.
2014-07-08: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Recognizing the importance of dyslexia and other specific learning disabilities and promoting research, education, and awareness.
2014-06-12: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Mexico should immediately release United States Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi and provide for his swift return to the United States so Sgt. Tahmooressi can receive the appropriate medical assistance for his medical condition.
2014-09-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.