Condemning violence, bigotry, and hateful rhetoric towards Muslims in the United States. [HR-569]
[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Religion ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Condemning violence, bigotry, and hateful rhetoric towards Muslims in the United States. Expresses condolences for the victims of anti-Muslim hate crimes. Declares that the House of Representatives: confirms its dedication to the rights and dignity of all citizens; denounces the increase of hate speech and hate crimes targeted against mosques, Muslims, or those perceived to be Muslim; and recognizes the positive contributions made by the U.S. Muslim community to U.S. society. Declares that the civil rights and liberties of all U.S. citizens, including
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HR-569: Condemning violence, bigotry, and hateful rhetoric towards Muslims in the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 01/15/2016
HR-604: Recognizing the establishment of the Congressional Patriot Award and congratulating the first award recipients, Sam Johnson and John Lewis, for their patriotism and selfless service to the country.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 02/04/2016
You have voted HR-604: Recognizing the establishment of the Congressional Patriot Award and congratulating the first award recipients, Sam Johnson and John Lewis, for their patriotism and selfless service to the country..
Encouraging people in the United States to recognize March 2, 2016, as Read Across America Day. [HR-622]
[Education ]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Children and Youth ]
Encouraging people in the United States to recognize March 2, 2016, 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-622: Encouraging people in the United States to recognize March 2, 2016, as Read Across America Day.
Sponsored by: Rep. Susan Davis
Introduced In House on 02/23/2016
Calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. [HR-631]
[International ]
[Trade ]
[National Security ]
Calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Affirms that it is in the U.S. national interest to become a formal signatory to the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea. Urges the Senate to give its advice and consent to the convention's ratification. Recommends the ratification remain a top Administration priority, having received bipartisan support from every President since 1994, and having most recently been underscored by the strategic
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HR-631: Calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Introduced In House on 03/01/2016
You have voted HR-631: Calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea..
Recognizing January 2015 as "National Mentoring Month". [HR-64]
[Children and Youth ]
[Education ]
[Human Services ]
[Community Development ]
Recognizing January 2015 as "National Mentoring Month". Recognizes: (1) National Mentoring Month, and (2) the staff and volunteers at quality mentoring programs who help young people reach their full potential. Acknowledges that mentoring is beneficial in that it encourages educational achievement, reduces juvenile delinquency, improves life outcomes, and strengthens communities. Expresses support for: (1) the creation and expansion of quality mentoring programs across the United States, and (2) initiatives to increase the percentage of young people
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HR-64: Recognizing January 2015 as "National Mentoring Month".
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 01/28/2015
HR-694: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that a standing committee (or subcommittee thereof) hearing be held whenever there is a moment of silence in the House for a tragedy involving gun violence.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 04/20/2016
You have voted HR-694: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that a standing committee (or subcommittee thereof) hearing be held whenever there is a moment of silence in the House for a tragedy involving gun violence..
HR-729: Expressing support for the expeditious consideration and finalization of a new, robust, and long-term Memorandum of Understanding on military assistance to Israel between the United States Government and the Government of Israel.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H5386-5387) on 09/13/2016
You have voted HR-729: Expressing support for the expeditious consideration and finalization of a new, robust, and long-term Memorandum of Understanding on military assistance to Israel between the United States Government and the Government of Israel..
HR-734: Recognizing and honoring the historical significance of the 40th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris, and the impact of the California victory at the 1976 Paris Tasting on the world of wine and the United States wine industry as a whole.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Introduced In House on 05/17/2016
You have voted HR-734: Recognizing and honoring the historical significance of the 40th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris, and the impact of the California victory at the 1976 Paris Tasting on the world of wine and the United States wine industry as a whole..
Urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members. [HR-750]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
Urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members. Expresses appreciation to the European Union (EU) for the progress made in countering Hizballah since the EU designated Hizballah's military wing as a terrorist organization. Supports cooperation between the United States and the EU in thwarting Hizballah's criminal and terrorist activities. Urges the EU to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on the group, including
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HR-750: Urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 07/14/2016
You have voted HR-750: Urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members..
Condemning the Dog Meat Festival in Yulin, China, and urging China to end the dog meat trade. [HR-752]
[Animals ]
[Food ]
[International ]
[Public Health ]
[Trade ]
[Human Rights ]
Condemning the Dog Meat Festival in Yulin, China, and urging China to end the dog meat trade. Condemns the Dog Meat Festival in Yulin, China, because it: (1) is a spectacle of extreme animal cruelty, (2) is a commercial activity not grounded in Chinese history, (3) is opposed by a majority of the Chinese people, and (4) threatens global public health. Urges: the government of China and the Yulin authorities to ban the killing and eating of dogs as part of Yulin's festival and to enforce China's food safety laws regulating the processing and sale
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HR-752: Condemning the Dog Meat Festival in Yulin, China, and urging China to end the dog meat trade.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 09/07/2016