Rep. Donald Payne

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District HD-NJ-10
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 91

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US Congress 114th Congress

Condemning the Dog Meat Festival in Yulin, China, and urging China to end the dog meat trade. [HR-752]
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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 09/07/2016

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Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month. [HR-760]
Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month. Supports the goals and ideals of Caribbean-American Heritage Month (in the month of June). Affirms that: (1) the contributions of Caribbean-Americans are a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; and (2) the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 05/26/2016

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Terminating a Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. [HR-769]
Terminating a Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Terminates the Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Introduced In House on 06/08/2016

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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, and for other purposes. [HR-832]
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, and for other purposes. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day. Encourages: (1) primary care physicians and other clinicians to become actively involved in HIV/AIDS awareness, testing, treatment, and referral services; (2) the media to observe this Awareness Day by educating clinicians about the important role they play in providing access to HIV/AIDS awareness, testing, treatment, and referral (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 07/14/2016

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Calling on Congress to enact a new preclearance formula for the Voting Rights Act and condemning voter suppression laws enacted by States and political subdivisions. [HR-846]
Calling on Congress to enact a new preclearance formula for the Voting Rights Act and condemning voter suppression laws enacted by States and political subdivisions. Calls on Congress to enact a new preclearance formula for the Voting Rights Act of 1965, based on the Voting Rights Amendment Act and the Voting Rights Advancement Act. Condemns the use by states and political subdivisions of specified voter suppression laws and techniques.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 09/08/2016

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Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos and Latinas to the United States. [HR-885]
Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos and Latinas to the United States. Recognizes the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Esteems the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 09/22/2016

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Recognizing November 26, 2016, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses. [HR-886]
Recognizing November 26, 2016, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses. Recognizes and encourages the observance of Small Business Saturday. Supports efforts to: (1) encourage consumers to shop locally, and (2) increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and their impact on the U.S. economy.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao Introduced In House on 09/22/2016

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Expressing condolences to the family of Ms. Jacqueline A. Ellis, and commemorating the life and work of Ms. Jacqueline Ellis. [HR-905]
Expressing condolences to the family of Ms. Jacqueline A. Ellis, and commemorating the life and work of Ms. Jacqueline Ellis. Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) mourns the death of Ms. Jacqueline A. Ellis, (2) expresses condolences to her family, and (3) celebrates her life and righteous accomplishments and honorable deeds.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 09/28/2016

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Marcus Garvey. [HR-915]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Marcus Garvey. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Marcus Garvey, founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, was innocent of the charges brought against him by the U.S. government; (2) Garvey was and should be recognized internationally as a leader and thinker in the struggle for human rights; and (3) the President should take appropriate measures to clear Garvey's name.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 10/11/2016

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the vital role the Civil Air Patrol has played, and continues to play, in supporting the homeland security and national defense of the United States. [HR-925]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the vital role the Civil Air Patrol has played, and continues to play, in supporting the homeland security and national defense of the United States. Applauds the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) for 75 years of continuous service. Recognizes the critical emergency services, training support, and mission capabilities that the CAP offers state and national homeland security agencies, as well as the Armed Forces. Commends the more than 23,500 youth and 32,500 adult volunteers of the CAP.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock Introduced In House on 11/16/2016

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