Rep. Brenda Lawrence

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District HD-MI-14
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 51

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Honoring American veterans disabled for life. [HCR-53]
Honoring American veterans disabled for life. Honors American veterans disabled for life. Expresses appreciation to the men and women left permanently wounded, ill, or injured as a result of service in the Armed Forces.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 05/26/2015

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Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the upgrading of Malaysia on the 2015 Trafficking In Persons report. [HCR-65]
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the upgrading of Malaysia on the 2015 Trafficking In Persons report. Expresses the sense of Congress that the 2015 Trafficking in Persons report should have placed Malaysia in Tier 3.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Introduced In House on 07/28/2015

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Recognizing and honoring the 25th anniversary of the date of enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. [HCR-66]
Recognizing and honoring the 25th anniversary of the date of enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Encourages celebration of the advancement of freedom and the expansion of opportunity made possible by its enactment. Pledges continued work on a bipartisan basis to support opportunity, independent living, economic self-sufficiency, and the full participation of individuals in the United States who have disabilities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 09/08/2015

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Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations. [HCR-77]
Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations. Recognizes: (1) the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations (U.N.), and (2) the critical role it plays in maintaining international peace. Applauds the U.N. for: (1) its leadership in addressing global health crises, including the global fight against HIV/AIDS; and (2) its response to humanitarian crises, which resulted in escalation of displacements in countries such as Syria, Iraq, South Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria, Liberia, and Cote d'Ivoire. Commends (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 09/16/2015

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Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment. [HCR-83]
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment. Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on December 8, 2015, for a ceremony to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery in the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 10/01/2015

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Welcoming Mr. Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, on his official visit to the United States in October 2015. [HCR-86]
Welcoming Mr. Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, on his official visit to the United States in October 2015. Welcomes Mr. Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, on his official visit to the United States in October 2015. Expresses solidarity with the people of Pakistan in their struggle against terrorism. Reaffirms friendship and strategic partnership with a democratic Pakistan. Supports cooperation between the United States and Pakistan in a range of areas, including security, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 10/16/2015

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Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment. [HCR-93]
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment. Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on December 9, 2015, for a ceremony to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery in the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 11/19/2015

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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. [HJR-22]
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections. Grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by appropriate legislation. Allows them to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 02/02/2015

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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote. [HJR-25]
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote. Grants every U.S. citizen of legal voting age the fundamental right to vote in any public election held in the jurisdiction in which the citizen resides.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 02/02/2015

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Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. [HJR-51]
Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. Eliminates the time limit for ratification of the equal rights amendment (prohibits discrimination on account of sex) proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. Declares that such amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 06/01/2015

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