Calling upon the Government of Turkey to facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay.
2013-11-19: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
Expressing the United States' commitment to the reunification of the Republic of Cyprus and the establishment of a unified government on Cyprus that guarantees the human rights of all Cypriots and condemns any attempt to use the current economic crisis as a means of imposing a settlement on the people of Cyprus, and for other purposes,.
2013-05-06: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Commending the heroism, courage, and sacrifice of Sean Collier, an officer in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department, Martin Richard, an 8-year-old resident of Dorchester, Massachusetts, Krystle Campbell, Lu Lingzi, a student at Boston University, and all the victims who are recovering from injuries caused by the attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, including Richard Donohue, Jr., an officer in the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police Department.
2013-04-30: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Speaker should immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complete work on a fiscal year 2014 budget resolution with the Senate.
2013-06-20: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Van Hollen. Petition No: 113-3. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/113/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0003.xml ">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
Condemning the horrific attacks of April 15, 2013, in Boston, Massachusetts, and expressing support, sympathy, and prayers for all persons impacted by this tragedy.
2013-04-17: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Urging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
2013-05-06: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Committee on Agriculture should not propose any reduction in the availability or amount of benefits provided under the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) in effect under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, and that the House of Representatives should reject any proposed legislation that includes any provisions that reduce the availability or amount of benefits provided under SNAP.
2013-03-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.
Supporting the goals and ideals of the Secondary School Student Athletes' Bill of Rights.
2013-02-15: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its 6-day mail delivery service.
2013-01-15: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Urging Congress to debate and vote on a statutory authorization for any sustained United States combat role in Iraq or Syria.
2014-09-11: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Recognizing the critical contributions international volunteers provide to the United States.
2013-12-10: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Stop Harming Our Kids Resolution of 2013
2013-12-06: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Chained Consumer Price Index should not be used to calculate cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security benefits.
2013-04-18: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Recognizing the significance of Equal Pay Day to illustrate the disparity between wages paid to men and women.
2013-04-09: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
National Heritage Area Authorizations Extension Act of 2012
2012-10-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Medicare DMEPOS Market Pricing Program Act of 2012
2012-09-21: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Attracting the Best and Brightest Act of 2012
2012-10-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from income and employment taxes real property tax abatements for seniors and disabled individuals in exchange for services.
2012-08-02: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2012
2012-08-01: 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.
Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2012
2012-09-26: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.