Recognizing the self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory. [HR-110]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
Recognizing the self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory. Honors Gibraltar's contribution to advancing U.S. security interests in the Mediterranean region. States that the views and rights of Gibraltarians should always be imperative in any discussion of Gibraltar's status as a British Overseas Territory.
HR-110: Recognizing the self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, And Emerging Threats. on 03/20/2015
Supporting the goals and ideals of the Secondary School Student Athletes' Bill of Rights. [HR-112]
[Sports ]
[Education ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
Supporting the goals and ideals of the Secondary School Student Athletes' Bill of Rights. Expresses support for: (1) the principles and values set forth in the Secondary School Student Athletes' Bill of Rights; and (2) secondary schools that have successfully implemented programs, policies, and practices to emphasize and encourage student athlete safety and well-being. Recognizes the importance of proper safety measures, timely medical assessments, and appropriate environmental conditions, and the role that teachers, parents, coaches, and athletic
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HR-112: Supporting the goals and ideals of the Secondary School Student Athletes' Bill of Rights.
Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/20/2015
Recognizing the importance of vaccinations and immunizations in the United States. [HR-117]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
[National Security ]
Recognizing the importance of vaccinations and immunizations in the United States. Commends the international community, global and domestic health organizations, the private sector, school and community leaders, and faith-based organizations for bolstering global and domestic health through vaccination. Affirms vaccines save lives and are essential to public health, and economic and national security. Recognizes that the lack of vaccination can cause a public health crisis, and that there is no credible evidence to show that vaccines cause life-threatening
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HR-117: Recognizing the importance of vaccinations and immunizations in the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/20/2015
HR-12: 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.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 01/06/2015
You have voted HR-12: 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..
Expressing support for designation of August 6 as National Voting Rights Day. [HR-123]
[Voting Rights ]
[Elections ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
Expressing support for designation of August 6 as National Voting Rights Day. This bill: (1) supports the designation of "National Voting Rights Day" in commemoration of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965; (2) acknowledges the significance of the Voting Rights Act with regard to enforcing the civil rights of all U.S. citizens; and (3) emphasizes the importance of ensuring the ability of all U.S. citizens to fully participate in the electoral process.
HR-123: Expressing support for designation of August 6 as National Voting Rights Day.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 03/17/2015
HR-130: To express the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe and to encourage greater cooperation with the European governments, the European Union, and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe in preventing and responding to anti-Semitism.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 03/20/2015
You have voted HR-130: To express the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe and to encourage greater cooperation with the European governments, the European Union, and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe in preventing and responding to anti-Semitism..
Encouraging people in the United States to recognize March 2, 2015, as Read Across America Day. [HR-135]
[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
Encouraging people in the United States to recognize March 2, 2015, as Read Across America Day. Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading. Honors the 18th anniversary of Read Across America Day. Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.
HR-135: Encouraging people in the United States to recognize March 2, 2015, as Read Across America Day.
Sponsored by: Rep. Susan Davis
Introduced In House on 03/02/2015
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month. [HR-137]
[Human Rights ]
[Education ]
[Arts and Culture ]
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month. Recognizes and honors the women and organizations in the United States that have fought for and continue to promote the teaching of women's history.
HR-137: Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 03/03/2015
Equality for All Resolution of 2015 [HR-208]
[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Housing ]
[Education ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Equality for All Resolution of 2015 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals are valuable, contributing members of society who deserve equal treatment under the law. Declares that: (1) discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is a serious problem; (2) existing federal protections are inadequate to ensure nondiscrimination; and (3) Congress should pass legislation that prohibits such discrimination in areas including credit, employment, education, federally
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HR-208: Equality for All Resolution of 2015
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 05/15/2015