Rep. Nydia Velazquez

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District HD-NY-7
Party Democrat
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Bills Introduced 244

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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-30]
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. Sean Maloney Referred To The House Committee On Oversight And Government Reform. on 01/15/2013

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should refrain from conditioning the resolution of fiscal and budgetary disputes on the taking of action relating to non-germane legislative matters. [HR-375]
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should refrain from conditioning the resolution of fiscal and budgetary disputes on the taking of action relating to non-germane legislative matters, including the repeal or modification of a duly enacted law.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H6462) on 10/10/2013

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Congratulating Pope Francis on his election and recognizing his inspirational statements and actions. [HR-440]
Congratulates Pope Francis on his election and recognizes his inspirational statements and actions.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 12/11/2013

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Honoring the life of Jeanne Sobelson Manford for her fierce advocacy on behalf of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community as they and their allies celebrate Pride month during the month of June, reflect on the progress made towards equality, and remember activists like Jeanne who spent their lives fighting for their rights. [HR-611]
Recognizes Jeanne Sobelson Manford as a national hero who advanced the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in the United States. Commends her for helping to create a more perfect union based on the ideal that all men and women are created equal.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 07/21/2014

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Recognizing the benefits and importance of music making as an essential form of creative expression and expressing support for designating the Summer Solstice, June 21, 2014, as Make Music Day. [HR-630]
Supports the designation of Make Music Day (the Summer Solstice, June 21, 2014) to celebrate the national commitment to making music and the importance of access to music education for all children. Recognizes Make Music Day organizers and volunteers across the United States for promoting such Day and for their efforts in promoting awareness of the benefits of making music and the importance of access to music education.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory Meeks Referred To The House Committee On Education And The Workforce. on 06/18/2014

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States support for the State of Israel as it defends itself against unprovoked rocket attacks from the Hamas terrorist organization. [HR-657]
Reaffirms the support of the House of Representatives for Israel's right to defend its citizens and ensure Israel's survival. Condemns the unprovoked rocket fire at Israel and calls on Hamas to cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Mr. Royce Asked Unanimous Consent To Discharge From Committee And Consider. on 07/11/2014

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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, and for other purposes. [HR-673]
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the seventh annual National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day. Encourages: (1) primary care physicians and other clinicians nationwide 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 services and by educating clinicians and the public about the benefits of HIV testing; (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/18/2014

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Supporting the role of the United States in ensuring children in poor countries have access to vaccines and immunization through the GAVI Alliance. [HR-688]
Commends the GAVI Alliance, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank, civil society, the private sector, faith-based organizations, and the international community on the progress made in reducing child mortality through the increased availability of vaccines. Supports the ideals and goals of the GAVI Alliance. Recognizes that the United States, in addition to being an important donor, is a critical technical partner to the GAVI Alliance. Encourages (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 07/25/2014

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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 to the United States. [HR-723]
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 Referred To The House Committee On Oversight And Government Reform. on 09/15/2014

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Chinese railroad workers from 1865 to 1869, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. [HR-751]
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative stamp should be issued by the U.S. Postal Service honoring the Chinese railroad workers.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The House Committee On Oversight And Government Reform. on 11/12/2014

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