Rep. Brenda Lawrence

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District HD-MI-14
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 51

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US Congress 114th Congress

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women. [HJR-52]
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women. Declares that women shall have equal rights in the United States and every place subject to its jurisdiction. Prohibits the United States or any state from denying or abridging equal rights under the law on account of sex.

  

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

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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. [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. Urges the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its six-day mail delivery service.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Introduced In House on 01/06/2015

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Supporting efforts to bring an end to violence perpetrated by Boko Haram, and urging the Government of Nigeria to conduct transparent, peaceful, and credible elections. [HR-147]
Supporting efforts to bring an end to violence perpetrated by Boko Haram, and urging the Government of Nigeria to conduct transparent, peaceful, and credible elections. Condemns Boko Haram for its violent attacks, particularly the indiscriminate targeting of civilians, especially women and girls, and the use of children as fighters and suicide bombers. Stands with: (1) the people of Nigeria in their right to live free from fear of state or nonstate actors; (2) the people of Cameroon, Chad, and Niger who are increasingly at risk from Boko Haram's (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 03/20/2015

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Recognizing the significance of women in education. [HR-176]
Recognizing the significance of women in education. Recognizes the significance of women in education, acknowledges their contributions to advancing women's rights, and recognizes their significance to dismantling barriers to ethnic, racial, and gender equality in the United States. Recognizes that the ethnic, racial, and gender diversity enriches and strengthens the United States. Encourages all states to include the history and contributions of women in education in their year-round educational curriculum.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 03/26/2015

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Supporting the goals and ideals of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. [HR-186]
Supporting the goals and ideals of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Calls for recognition of: (1) national and community organizations and private sector supporters for their work in promoting awareness about sexual assault, providing information and treatment to survivors of sexual assault, and increasing the number of successful prosecutions of perpetrators of sexual assault; and (2) public safety, law enforcement, and health professionals (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 04/21/2015

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Honoring the Sikh American community's celebration of Vaisakhi. [HR-192]
Honoring the Sikh American community's celebration of Vaisakhi. Wishes the Sikh American community a joyous Vaisakhi.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 04/13/2015

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Canadian Government does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin. [HR-194]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Canadian Government does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin. Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that: the Canadian government should not allow a permanent nuclear waste repository to be built within the Great Lakes Basin, the President and the Secretary of State should take appropriate action to work with the Canadian government to prevent a permanent nuclear waste repository from being (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky Referred To The Subcommittee On The Western Hemisphere. on 05/20/2015

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Expressing support for designation of June 2015 as "National Men's Cancer Awareness Month". [HR-203]
Expressing support for designation of June 2015 as "National Men's Cancer Awareness Month". Expresses support for the designation of Men's Cancer Awareness Month. Urges public and private sector efforts to promote awareness, invest in research, and improve treatments for cancers disproportionately affecting men.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/17/2015

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding establishing a National Strategic Agenda. [HR-207]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding establishing a National Strategic Agenda. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the House should strive to create, debate, and adopt policy solutions to achieve a National Strategic Agenda with the goals of: creating 25 million new jobs over the next 10 years, balancing the federal budget by 2030, securing Medicare and Social Security for the next 75 years, and making the United States energy secure by 2024.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/21/2015

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Equality for All Resolution of 2015 [HR-208]
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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 05/15/2015

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