Rep. Gregory Meeks

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District HD-NY-5
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 92

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Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. [HCR-21]
Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over-the-air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The House Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/28/2011

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Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and recognize the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for its work to erect a monument to the civil rights leader. [HCR-66]
Authorizes Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center to be used on August 27, 2011, for a ceremony to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and recognize the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for its work to erect a monument to the civil rights leader. Directs all physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony to be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory Meeks Referred To The House Committee On House Administration. on 07/21/2011

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Honoring Brigadier General Hazel Winifred Johnson-Brown, the first African-American woman to hold the rank of General in the United States Armed Forces. [HCR-88]
Honors General Brigadier Hazel Johnson-Brown for outstanding achievements in and significant contributions to the nursing profession and her dedication to the U.S Army. Recognizes General Johnson-Brown as the first African-American woman to hold the rank of General in the U.S. Armed Forces and the first African-American Chief of the Army Nurse Corps. Advocates for women of color to enter nursing and supports strategies to remedy the national shortage of nurses.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 02/07/2012

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Expressing the sense of Congress in honor of the life and legacy of Vaclav Havel. [HCR-97]
Mourns the loss of Vaclav Havel and offers condolences to the Havel family and the people of the Czech Republic. Recognizes Vaclav Havel's: (1) courage and commitment to democratic values in the face of communist repression, (2) historical legacy in defeating communism and building a democratic Europe, and (3) solidarity with democratic dissidents throughout the world and support for the expansion of freedom. Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the causes of freedom, democracy, and human rights for which Vaclav Havel stood.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory Meeks Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 01/27/2012

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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote. [HJR-28]
Constitutional Amendment - Grants all U.S. citizens who are 18 years of age or older the right to vote in any public election held in the jurisdiction in which the citizen resides. Prohibits the United States, any state, or any other public or private person or entity from denying or abridging the right to vote, but allows regulations narrowly tailored to produce efficient and honest elections. Requires each state to: (1) administer public elections in the state in accordance with election performance standards established by Congress, and (2) provide (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution. on 02/28/2011

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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women. [HJR-69]
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits denying or abridging equality of rights under the law by the United States or by any state on account of sex.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E1160) on 06/22/2011

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Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps and expressing support for designation of March 2011 as Peace Corps Month. [HR-11]
Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps and congratulates the volunteers who have dedicated their lives to make a difference in the world. Supports the designation of March 2011 as Peace Corps Month. Renews the U.S. commitment to world peace and friendship and to help developing countries reach their development goals.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 01/05/2011

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Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs. [HR-111]
Establishes the House Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The House Committee On Rules. on 02/28/2011

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Expressing condolences to the people of New Zealand for the terrible loss of life and property suffered as a result of the deadly earthquake that struck on February 22, 2011. [HR-139]
Expresses condolences to the people of New Zealand for the loss of life and property suffered as a result of the deadly earthquake that struck on February 22, 2011. Pledges the full support of the House of Representatives to New Zealand as the rescue and recovery effort continues. Recognizes the humanitarian response currently underway. Supports the continuing efforts by the U.S. government and private citizens to assist New Zealand.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 03/31/2011

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Acknowledging the 42nd anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, the first African-American woman in Congress. [HR-144]
Acknowledges the 42nd anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chishom, the first African-American woman in Congress. Recognizes her dedicated work in promoting the rights of all individuals in the United States, particularly in the areas of education, employment, and health care.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The House Committee On House Administration. on 03/03/2011

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