Rep. Brenda Lawrence

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District HD-MI-14
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 51

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Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act of 2015 [HB-985]
Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act of 2015 (Sec. 4) This bill directs the Department of Commerce to issue orders applicable to manufacturers of concrete masonry products. An order regarding the generic research, education, and promotion of concrete masonry products may be: proposed by Commerce at any time, or requested (and submitted to Commerce) by an existing national organization of concrete masonry product manufacturers or any person that may be affected by the issuance of such an order. (Sec. 5) Any order issued (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Received In The Senate. on 11/15/2016

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SCOTUS Resolution Senate's Court Obligations Trump Unconstitutional Stalling Resolution [HCR-132]
SCOTUS Resolution Senate's Court Obligations Trump Unconstitutional Stalling Resolution Prohibits the House of Representatives or Senate from adjourning, remaining adjourned, or convening solely in a pro forma session for a period of more than two days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, except when the House or Senate is in session on such a day) during the remainder of the 114th Congress unless, at the time the period of adjournment begins, the Senate has taken action on the nomination of Judge Merrick Garland for Associate Justice (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 05/18/2016

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Expressing the sense of Congress that John Arthur "Jack" Johnson should receive a posthumous pardon for the racially motivated conviction in 1913 that diminished the athletic, cultural, and historic significance of Jack Johnson and unduly tarnished his reputation. [HCR-14]
Expressing the sense of Congress that John Arthur "Jack" Johnson should receive a posthumous pardon for the racially motivated conviction in 1913 that diminished the athletic, cultural, and historic significance of Jack Johnson and unduly tarnished his reputation. Expresses the sense of Congress that Jack Johnson (the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World) should receive a posthumous pardon to expunge from the annals of American criminal justice a racially motivated abuse of the federal (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 02/19/2015

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Recognizing the opening of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, the only national museum dedicated to documenting African American life, history, and culture. [HCR-160]
Recognizing the opening of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, the only national museum dedicated to documenting African American life, history, and culture. Commends the leadership, staff, scholars, designers, construction workers, volunteers, charter members, and donors who worked tirelessly to realize the venerable dream of opening the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution. Encourages all citizens and residents of, and visitors to, the United States to visit (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Introduced In House on 09/22/2016

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Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative stamp honoring the 50th anniversary of the three civil rights marches from Selma, Alabama to Montgomery, Alabama that took place over the course of several weeks in March 1965. [HCR-23]
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative stamp honoring the 50th anniversary of the three civil rights marches from Selma, Alabama to Montgomery, Alabama that took place over the course of several weeks in March 1965. Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the 50th anniversary of the three civil rights marches from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery, Alabama.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E314) on 03/06/2015

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Recognizing the significance of Equal Pay Day to illustrate the disparity between wages paid to men and women. [HCR-35]
Recognizing the significance of Equal Pay Day to illustrate the disparity between wages paid to men and women. Recognizes the significance of Equal Pay Day to illustrate the disparity between wages paid to men and women, and its impact on women, families, and the nation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Introduced In House on 04/14/2015

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Supporting the goals and ideals of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network's (GLSEN) National Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schools. [HCR-38]
Supporting the goals and ideals of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network's (GLSEN) National Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schools. Supports the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence (during which students vow to remain silent to bring attention to the harassment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in schools). Encourages each state, city, and local educational agency to adopt (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Introduced In House on 04/16/2015

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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. [HCR-39]
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Recognizes the importance and contributions of the nation's public safety communications professionals.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 04/17/2015

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Encouraging reunions of divided Korean American families. [HCR-40]
Encouraging reunions of divided Korean American families. Encourages North Korea to allow Korean Americans to meet with their family members from North Korea. Calls on North Korea to take steps to build goodwill that is conducive to peace on the Korean Peninsula.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 12/12/2016

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Recognizing the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the establishment of Fort Michilimackinac on the Straits of Mackinac, and its importance to the people of Michigan and the United States. [HCR-45]
Recognizing the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the establishment of Fort Michilimackinac on the Straits of Mackinac, and its importance to the people of Michigan and the United States. Recognizes the significance of the establishment of Fort Michilimackinac and its importance to the people of Michigan and the United States on the occasion of its tricentennial.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brenda Lawrence Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 05/26/2015

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