Expressing support for designation of the week of October 11, 2015, through October 17, 2015, as "Earth Science Week". [HR-472]
[Science ]
[Education ]
Expressing support for designation of the week of October 11, 2015, through October 17, 2015, as "Earth Science Week". Supports the designation of Earth Science Week. Expresses strong support for the goals and ideals of Earth Science Week and its aims to increase understanding of and interest in earth science at the local, state, national, and international levels. Recognizes the importance of education and public outreach efforts to ensure the U.S. public gains a better understanding and appreciation for the impact of the earth sciences on their
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HR-472: Expressing support for designation of the week of October 11, 2015, through October 17, 2015, as "Earth Science Week".
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Introduced In House on 10/08/2015
Encouraging observance of National Wildlife Refuge Week with appropriate events and activities, and for other purposes. [HR-479]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Animals ]
[Recreation ]
[Environmental ]
[Economic Development ]
Encouraging observance of National Wildlife Refuge Week with appropriate events and activities, and for other purposes. Encourages the observance of National Wildlife Refuge Week. Acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies. Reaffirms the support of the House of Representatives for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System.
HR-479: Encouraging observance of National Wildlife Refuge Week with appropriate events and activities, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 10/21/2015
Honoring the 50th anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965. [HR-505]
[Education ]
[Student Loans ]
Honoring the 50th anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Honors the 50th anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Acknowledges those whose support and efforts led to passage of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Recognizes the significant investment the Higher Education Act of 1965 has made in the lives of American students, families, and this nation as a whole. Encourages all Americans to recognize and celebrate the important historical milestone represented by the passage of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and its ideals of improving
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HR-505: Honoring the 50th anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 10/29/2015
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of considering legislation that would reinforce the goals of the working families agenda. [HR-506]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Healthcare ]
[Human Rights ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of considering legislation that would reinforce the goals of the working families agenda. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a working families agenda is established to: raise the minimum wage, strengthen workers' right to organize, and protect workers from misclassification; provide workers with paid sick days, paid family leave, flexible and stable schedules, access to high-quality early learning opportunities, and affordable child care; and strengthen the law
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HR-506: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of considering legislation that would reinforce the goals of the working families agenda.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 11/23/2015
You have voted HR-506: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of considering legislation that would reinforce the goals of the working families agenda..
HR-54: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 01/27/2015
You have voted HR-54: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012..
Expressing support for the designation of June 26 as "LGBT Equality Day". [HR-549]
[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
Expressing support for the designation of June 26 as "LGBT Equality Day". Expresses support for: (1) equal rights and protections for all people, regardless of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity; and (2) the designation of LGBT Equality Day. Acknowledges the need for further legislation to ensure that people in the United States are free from all forms of discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.
HR-549: Expressing support for the designation of June 26 as "LGBT Equality Day".
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 01/15/2016
Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation. [HR-551]
[International ]
[Trade ]
[Energy ]
[Water ]
[Agriculture ]
[Healthcare ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Science ]
[Economic Development ]
Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation. Affirms that the U.S.-Israel economic partnership has benefitted both countries and is a foundational component of the strong alliance. Recognizes that science and technology innovation present new frontiers for U.S.-Israel economic cooperation, particularly in light of widespread drought, cybersecurity attacks, and other major challenges impacting the United States. Encourages the Administration to expand forums of economic dialogue
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HR-551: Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 02/24/2016
Condemning violence that targets healthcare for women. [HR-558]
[Healthcare ]
[Reproductive Rights / Abortion ]
[Public Health ]
[Human Rights ]
Condemning violence that targets healthcare for women. Denounces the attacks on health care centers for women, providers of health care for women, and patients.
HR-558: Condemning violence that targets healthcare for women.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 01/15/2016
Recognizing the 67th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day". [HR-562]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
Recognizing the 67th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day". Recognizes the 67th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of Human Rights Day. Supports the ideals of human rights and reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Encourages all nations to continue working towards freedom, peace, and security which can be achieved only through democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law.
HR-562: Recognizing the 67th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 02/12/2016