Alcee L. Hastings
Democrat · FL-20 · House of Representatives
33 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (250)
HRES 253 — Celebrating the heritage of Romani Americans.
Introduced 2021-03-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
International AffairsHR 1744 — Humane Research and Testing Act of 2021
Introduced 2021-03-10 · ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Pappas asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1744, a bill originally introduced by Representative Hastings, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
HealthHR 1234 — Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools Act of 2021
Introduced 2021-02-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
EducationHR 1136 — Federal Jobs Act
Introduced 2021-02-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 132 — Recognizing people of African descent and Black Europeans.
Introduced 2021-02-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.
International AffairsHR 1135 — LITE Act
Introduced 2021-02-18 · Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
International AffairsHR 1134 — African Descent Affairs Act of 2021
Introduced 2021-02-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 1054 — Teacher Victims’ Family Assistance Act of 2021
Introduced 2021-02-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
EducationHR 996 — Congress Commission Act
Introduced 2021-02-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
CongressHR 469 — Comprehensive Breast Reconstruction Act of 2021
Introduced 2021-01-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 400 — Civics Learning Act of 2021
Introduced 2021-01-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
EducationHR 248 — Farm-to-Market Road Repair Act of 2021
Introduced 2021-01-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 227 — Build America Act of 2021
Introduced 2021-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 8690 — Armed Forces Deferred Tax Relief Act
Introduced 2020-10-27 · Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 8633 — Humane Research and Testing Act of 2020
Introduced 2020-10-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HealthHR 8587 — Congress Commission Act
Introduced 2020-10-13 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E965)
CongressHR 8558 — Comprehensive Breast Reconstruction Act of 2020
Introduced 2020-10-09 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HealthHR 7250 — Farm-to-Market Road Repair Act of 2020
Introduced 2020-06-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 7169 — National Defense Net Zero Review Act of 2020
Introduced 2020-06-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 6240 — Federal Jobs Act
Introduced 2020-03-12 · Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 6239 — LITE Act
Introduced 2020-03-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
International AffairsHR 5431 — FAA Family and Medical Leave Act
Introduced 2019-12-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public Works—
Introduced 2019-11-21 · On agreeing to the Hastings amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
HCONRES 71 — Urging all nations to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade and to enforce existing laws against such trade.
Introduced 2019-10-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
AnimalsHRES 650 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4617) to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify the obligation to report acts of foreign election influence and require implementation of compliance and reporting systems by Federal campaigns to detect and report such acts, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2019-10-22 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHCONRES 66 — Urging all nations to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade and to enforce existing laws against such trade.
Introduced 2019-09-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
International AffairsHR 4388 — Human Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Training Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-09-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 4330 — TRAP Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-09-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
International AffairsHRES 548 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 205) to amend the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to permanently extend the moratorium on leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1146) to amend Public Law 115-97 (commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) to repeal the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas program, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1941) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior including in any leasing program certain planning areas, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2019-09-09 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHR 4112 — To designate Haiti under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Haiti to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section during and after the pendency of certain litigation, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2019-07-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
ImmigrationHR 3272 — Services for Ending Long-Term Homelessness Act
Introduced 2019-06-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3166 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to modernize certain forms and surveys of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2019-06-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2550 — Prevent BLEEDing Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-05-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
Emergency ManagementHRES 297 — Supporting the goals and ideals of Jubilee Day.
Introduced 2019-04-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Arts, Culture, ReligionHR 2099 — Wildlife VET Act
Introduced 2019-04-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
AnimalsHRES 292 — Celebrating the heritage of Romani Americans.
Introduced 2019-04-04 · Re-referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
International AffairsHR 2032 — Donate for Disaster Relief Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-04-02 · Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
TaxationHR 1877 — African Descent Affairs Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-03-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
International AffairsHRES 256 — Recognizing people of African descent and Black Europeans.
Introduced 2019-03-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
International AffairsHR 1787 — Corey Jones Act
Introduced 2019-03-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 1691 — Teacher Victims’ Family Assistance Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-03-12 · Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Education—
Introduced 2019-03-06 · On agreeing to the Hastings amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 1564 — Outpatient Mental Health Modernization Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 1345 — Restoring the Partnership for County Health Care Costs Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-02-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHRES 138 — Expressing support for addressing the Arab-Israeli conflict in a concurrent track with the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and commending Arab and Muslim-majority states that have improved bilateral relations with Israel.
Introduced 2019-02-19 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
International Affairs—
Introduced 2013-10-23 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 133 - 287 (Roll no. 558).
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Introduced 2013-09-18 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 191 - 235 (Roll no. 469).
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Introduced 2013-07-30 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 109 - 300 (Roll no. 424).
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Introduced 2013-07-30 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 154 - 258 (Roll no. 423).
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Introduced 2013-07-30 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 116 - 295 (Roll no. 425).
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Introduced 2013-07-09 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A026) Failed by recorded vote: 156 - 266 (Roll no. 328). (consideration: CR H4332)
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Introduced 2013-06-27 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 188 - 233 (Roll no. 295).
HR 5837 — African Descent Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-12-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 4790 — Highways Bettering the Economy and Environment Pollinator Protection Act
Introduced 2014-05-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4084 — Community Gardening and Nutrition Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-02-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Social WelfareHR 3651 — National Commission on Employment and Economic Security Act
Introduced 2013-12-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
Labor and EmploymentHR 3642 — National Commission on Employment and Economic Security Act
Introduced 2013-12-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Labor and EmploymentHR 3293 — Debt Limit Reform Act
Introduced 2013-10-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 2796 — Wildlife VET Act
Introduced 2013-07-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit.
AnimalsHR 1438 — Veterans Pensions Protection Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-04-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 913 — Everglades for the Next Generation Act
Introduced 2013-02-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 715 — Lena Horne Recognition Act
Introduced 2013-02-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Arts, Culture, ReligionHR 514 — Donate for Disaster Relief Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-02-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
TaxationHR 480 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow a deduction for amounts paid or incurred by a responsible party relating to a discharge of oil.
Introduced 2013-02-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 390 — National Emergency Centers Establishment Act
Introduced 2013-01-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Emerging Threats & Capabilities.
Emergency ManagementHRES 764 — Congratulating Congresswomen Frederica S. Wilson and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen on their induction into the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Hall of Fame.
Introduced 2014-11-20 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
EducationHRES 750 — Congratulating and honoring Malala Yousafzai, recipient of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize.
Introduced 2014-11-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 749 — Congratulating and honoring Kailash Satyarthi, recipient of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize.
Introduced 2014-11-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 609 — Expressing condolences and support for assistance to the victims of the historic flooding in the Western Balkans.
Introduced 2014-05-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
International AffairsHRES 561 — Marking the 60th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Education.
Introduced 2014-04-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
LawHRES 421 — Recognizing people of African Descent and Black Europeans.
Introduced 2013-11-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
International AffairsHRES 397 — Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the independence of the Bahamas.
Introduced 2013-10-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
International AffairsHRES 345 — Recognizing the importance of nonprofit organizations and expressing support for designation of May 16, 2014, as "National Nonprofit Day".
Introduced 2013-09-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Social WelfareHRES 220 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the contributions of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Introduced 2013-05-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 191 — Honoring Jacoby Dickens, the successful, community-oriented African-American financier and philanthropist in Chicago, Illinois.
Introduced 2013-04-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Social WelfareHRES 121 — Honoring Yoani Sanchez, a courageous blogger and activist for freedom in Cuba.
Introduced 2013-03-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
International Affairs—
Introduced 2012-07-25 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 188 - 231 (Roll no. 514).
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Introduced 2012-07-24 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 150 - 275 (Roll no. 509). (consideration: CR H5221)
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Introduced 2012-07-24 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 158 - 266 (Roll no. 508). (consideration: CR H5220-5221)
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Introduced 2012-07-12 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A006) Failed by voice vote.
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Introduced 2012-07-12 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 252 (Roll no. 463).
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Introduced 2012-03-20 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A002) Failed by voice vote.
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Introduced 2011-11-16 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 148 - 277 (Roll no. 845).
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Introduced 2011-09-23 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 165 - 254 (Roll no. 734).
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Introduced 2011-07-15 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A082) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2011-06-22 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 167 - 254 (Roll no. 468).
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Introduced 2011-05-10 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 239 (Roll no. 307). (consideration: CR H3183-3184)
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Introduced 2011-05-10 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A009) Failed by voice vote.
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Introduced 2011-05-10 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 169 - 258 (Roll no. 305). (consideration: CR H3182)
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Introduced 2011-02-18 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A089) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 6327 — PCIP Improvement Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 5923 — Stopping Non-Native Animals from Killing Endangered Species Act
Introduced 2012-06-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
AnimalsHR 3886 — Wildlife VET Act
Introduced 2012-02-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
AnimalsHR 3852 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow a deduction for amounts paid or incurred by a responsible party relating to a discharge of oil.
Introduced 2012-01-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3733 — Affordable Mortgage for Homeowners Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-12-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 3711 — White House Conference on Haiti Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-12-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
International AffairsHR 3493 — National Commission on Employment and Economic Security Act
Introduced 2011-11-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Labor and EmploymentHR 3105 — Fairness in the American Tax Code Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-10-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2744 — Federal Aviation Employees Protection Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-08-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2381 — Highways Bettering the Economy and Environment Act
Introduced 2011-06-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2285 — Post-deployment Strategy Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-06-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2258 — National Hurricane Research Initiative Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-06-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 1815 — Lena Horne Recognition Act
Introduced 2011-05-10 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Arts, Culture, ReligionHR 1774 — Increasing Access to Voluntary Screening for HIV/AIDS and STIs Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-05-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
HealthHR 923 — Veterans Pensions Protection Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-03-03 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Armed Forces and National SecurityHJRES 68 — Authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya.
Introduced 2011-06-22 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHJRES 67 — Authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya.
Introduced 2011-06-21 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
International AffairsHRES 749 — Expressing support for the XIX International AIDS Conference and the sense of the House of Representatives that continued commitment by the United States to HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs is crucial to protecting global health.
Introduced 2012-07-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHRES 713 — Expressing support for the XIX International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) and the sense of the House of Representatives that continued commitment by the United States to HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs is crucial to protecting global health.
Introduced 2012-06-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHRES 421 — Commemorating the city of Delray Beach, Florida, on its 100th anniversary.
Introduced 2011-10-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 390 — Honoring the achievements of E. Thom Rumberger.
Introduced 2011-08-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
LawHRES 389 — Recognizing persons of African descent in Europe during the International Year for People of African Descent.
Introduced 2011-08-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.
International AffairsHRES 379 — Condemning the terror attacks on government buildings in Oslo, Norway, and a youth camp on Utoya Island, Norway, on July 22, 2011, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2011-07-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.
International AffairsHRES 360 — Expressing support for the sixth IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment, and Prevention and the sense of the House of Representatives that continued commitment by the United States to HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs is crucial to protecting global health.
Introduced 2011-07-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
HealthHRES 244 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a Palestinian government which includes Hamas should be prohibited from receiving United States aid until that government publicly commits to the Quartet principles.
Introduced 2011-05-03 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E820-821)
International AffairsHRES 233 — Welcoming the new state of Southern Sudan, encouraging Sudan and Southern Sudan to resolve separation issues and the future of the Abyei region, and urging the Governments of Sudan and Southern Sudan to abide by the principles of peace, democracy, and human rights.
Introduced 2011-04-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
International AffairsHRES 102 — Commemorating the city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on its 100th anniversary.
Introduced 2011-02-17 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E269)
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 101 — Expressing support for the Republic of India to gain a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
Introduced 2011-02-17 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E263)
International AffairsHRES 47 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the contributions of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Introduced 2011-01-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.
International AffairsHCONRES 79 — Expressing the sense of Congress that Libya's frozen assets be utilized to pay for NATO's military campaign.
Introduced 2011-09-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHCONRES 75 — Expressing the sense of Congress that Libya's frozen assets be utilized to pay for NATO's military campaign.
Introduced 2011-09-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 849 — Civics Learning Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-01-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
EducationHR 727 — Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-01-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
EducationHR 666 — Haitian Educational Empowerment Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-01-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHCONRES 5 — Expressing support for temporary protected status for Haitian nationals currently residing in the United States, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2019-01-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
International AffairsHR 462 — Everglades for the Next Generation Act
Introduced 2019-01-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 180 — Build America Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Transportation and Public Works—
Introduced 2018-07-12 · On agreeing to the Hastings amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.
HRES 958 — Expressing support for the recognition of the Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Band for winning first place in the 2018 Essentially Ellington Competition, one of the most prestigious national high school jazz band competitions in the country.
Introduced 2018-06-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Arts, Culture, Religion—
Introduced 2018-06-07 · On agreeing to the Hastings amendment (A040) Failed by voice vote.
HRES 942 — Expressing support for the honoring of the City Commission of the City of Lauderdale Lakes, Broward County, Florida.
Introduced 2018-06-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 925 — Recognizing people of African descent and Black Europeans.
Introduced 2018-06-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 4739 — Build America Act of 2018
Introduced 2018-01-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Transportation and Public WorksHRES 680 — Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Keiser University and recognizing the university as a vital institution of higher education, developing a diverse student population that impacts numerous aspects of the State of Florida and the global economy.
Introduced 2018-01-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Education—
Introduced 2017-11-30 · On agreeing to the Hastings amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 195 - 221 (Roll no. 646).
HRES 591 — Denouncing the ongoing violence against the Rohingya people of Burma.
Introduced 2017-10-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
International Affairs—
Introduced 2017-09-07 · On agreeing to the Hastings amendment (A054) Failed by voice vote.
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Introduced 2017-09-07 · On agreeing to the Hastings amendment (A055) Failed by voice vote.
HRES 433 — Disapproving of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Committee Inscription of Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site in Danger.
Introduced 2017-07-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 401 — Urging all nations to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade and to enforce existing laws against such trade
Introduced 2017-06-22 · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 393 — Expressing support for addressing the Arab-Israeli conflict in a concurrent track with the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and commending Arab and Muslim-majority states that have improved bilateral relations with Israel.
Introduced 2017-06-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
International AffairsHR 2691 — Everglades for the Next Generation Act
Introduced 2017-05-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 2610 — TRUMPED Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 231 — Celebrating the importance of the 15th Anniversary of the Arab Peace Initiative as a meaningful effort by Arab countries to the commitment of peace in the Middle East.
Introduced 2017-03-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
International AffairsHR 1570 — African Descent Affairs Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-03-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 1406 — Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-03-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
AnimalsHRES 68 — Condemning Palestinian incitement and reaffirming the special bond between Israel and the United States.
Introduced 2017-01-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
International AffairsHR 379 — Justice for Yazidis Act
Introduced 2017-01-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
International AffairsHRES 30 — Condemning the Dog Meat Festival in Yulin, China, and urging China to end the dog meat trade.
Introduced 2017-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
International AffairsHCONRES 4 — Expressing support for temporary protected status for Haitian nationals currently residing in the United States, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2017-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
International AffairsHR 166 — Outpatient Mental Health Modernization Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 157 — Combatting Terrorism in Tunisia Emergency Support Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-01-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 168 — Donate for Disaster Relief Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
TaxationHR 163 — Gun Manufacturers Accountability Act
Introduced 2017-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
LawHR 167 — Teacher Victims' Family Assistance Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
EducationHR 161 — Services for Ending Long-Term Homelessness Act
Introduced 2017-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 159 — To expand the workforce of veterinarians specialized in the care and conservation of wild animals and their ecosystems, and to develop educational programs focused on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine.
Introduced 2017-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
AnimalsHR 158 — Corey Jones Act
Introduced 2017-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 160 — Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-01-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
EducationHR 164 — Increasing Access to Voluntary Screening for HIV/AIDS and STIs Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 162 — Haitian Educational Empowerment Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-01-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 165 — Restoring the Partnership for County Health Care Costs Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHJRES 10 — Authorization of Use of Force Against Iran Resolution
Introduced 2017-01-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 19 — Supporting the goals and ideals of Jubilee Day.
Introduced 2017-01-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Arts, Culture, ReligionHRES 20 — Recognizing the importance of nonprofit organizations to the economy of the United States and expressing support for designation of September as "Nonprofit Organization (NPO) Recognition Month".
Introduced 2017-01-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Social WelfareHRES 956 — Honoring the Life and Legacy of Phil Smith.
Introduced 2016-12-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HealthHCONRES 157 — Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should continue to exercise its veto in the United Nations Security Council on resolutions regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and oppose anti-Israel measures considered by the United Nations General Assembly.
Introduced 2016-09-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 5837 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion from medical assistance under the Medicaid program of items and services furnished in an institution for mental diseases in the case of inpatient, non-hospital substance use disorder treatment facility services furnished for nonelderly adults.
Introduced 2016-07-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HealthHRES 834 — Recognizing the important role pollinators play in supporting ecosystems and economies.
Introduced 2016-07-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Agriculture and FoodHRES 752 — Condemning the Dog Meat Festival in Yulin, China, and urging China to end the dog meat trade.
Introduced 2016-05-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
International AffairsHRES 741 — Recognizing the importance of nonprofit organizations to the economy of the United States and expressing support for designation of September as "Nonprofit Organization (NPO) Recognition Month".
Introduced 2016-05-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Social WelfareHRES 705 — Expressing support for designation of June as "National Men's Cancer Awareness Month".
Introduced 2016-04-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 4994 — Veterans Pensions Protection Act of 2016
Introduced 2016-04-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 651 — Condemning the recent violent terrorist attack against Taylor Force and the recent wave of terrorism against Israel and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas' failure to condemn such attacks.
Introduced 2016-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
International AffairsHR 4436 — Everglades for the Next Generation Act
Introduced 2016-02-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 4253 — Avonte's Law Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-12-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 4355 — Corey Jones Act of 2016
Introduced 2016-01-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Law Enforcement—
Introduced 2015-10-22 · On agreeing to the Hastings amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 246 (Roll no. 563).
HR 4201 — Restoring the Partnership for County Health Care Costs Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-12-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2738 — Highways Bettering the Economy and Environment Pollinator Protection Act
Introduced 2015-06-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2269 — Wildlife VET Act
Introduced 2015-05-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
AnimalsHR 1293 — Services for Ending Long-Term Homelessness Act
Introduced 2015-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 1039 — African Descent Affairs Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-02-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 839 — Lena Horne Recognition Act
Introduced 2015-02-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Arts, Culture, ReligionHR 277 — Defend Israel by Defunding Palestinian Foreign Aid Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-01-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHJRES 65 — Authorization of Use of Force Against Iran Resolution
Introduced 2015-09-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 211 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that veterans deserve the health and living standards they fought to protect.
Introduced 2015-04-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 203 — Expressing support for designation of June 2015 as "National Men's Cancer Awareness Month".
Introduced 2015-04-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHRES 130 — To express the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe and to encourage greater cooperation with the European governments, the European Union, and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe in preventing and responding to anti-Semitism.
Introduced 2015-02-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
International AffairsHRES 123 — Expressing support for designation of August 6 as National Voting Rights Day.
Introduced 2015-02-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues—
Introduced 2006-06-14 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A037) Agreed to by recorded vote: 261 - 166 (Roll no. 281).
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Introduced 2005-05-19 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2005-04-21 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A030) Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 243 (Roll no. 130).
HR 5137 — Workforce Housing Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-04-06 · Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 4966 — To require the President to include a line item regarding the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board in the budget submitted pursuant to title 31, United States Code, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2006-03-15 · Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Government Reform, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHR 4348 — Emergency Generators for Electric Needs (E-GEN) Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-11-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4112 — National Emergency Centers Establishment Act
Introduced 2005-10-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
Emergency ManagementHR 3764 — To establish a congressional commission to examine the Federal, State, and local response to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Region of the United States especially in the States of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and other areas impacted in the aftermath and make immediate corrective measures to improve such responses in the future.
Introduced 2005-09-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Emergency ManagementHR 3706 — To establish a National Independent Inquiry Commission on Disaster Preparedness and Response.
Introduced 2005-09-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Emergency ManagementHR 3557 — Voter Outreach and Turnout Expansion Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-07-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3382 — Sexual Predator Effective Monitoring Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-07-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2944 — Gross Overcharging Undermines Gasoline Economics Act
Introduced 2005-06-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
EnergyHR 2924 — Gas Price Spike Relief Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-06-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2893 — Working Families Gas Tax Credit Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-06-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2592 — Haiti Compassion Act
Introduced 2005-05-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
ImmigrationHR 1989 — Congress 2008 Commission Act
Introduced 2005-04-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
CongressHR 1648 — To require Executive Order 12898 to remain in force until changed by law, to expand the definition of environmental justice, to direct each Federal agency to establish an Environmental Justice Office, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2005-04-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1647 — Election Weekend Act
Introduced 2005-04-14 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1386 — National Drought Preparedness Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Emergency ManagementHR 1238 — Medical Bills Interest Rate Relief Act
Introduced 2005-03-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 1137 — Responding Equitably, Swiftly, Proportionally, and On-time to Natural Disasters Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-03-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Emergency ManagementHRES 1091 — Condemning in the strongest terms Iran's commitment to hold an international Holocaust denial conference on December 11-12, 2006.
Introduced 2006-12-05 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 1040 — Urging political and religious leaders of the world and all peoples to move forward in a conciliatory spirit and deal with religious matters in a responsible and balanced manner.
Introduced 2006-09-25 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHRES 972 — Expressing the appreciation and gratitude of the House of Representatives to the governments and people of the Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Turkey for the reception and hospitality offered to the American evacuees from Lebanon in July 2006.
Introduced 2006-07-28 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHRES 913 — Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the victims, their families and friends, and the people of India for the loss suffered during the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, on July 11, 2006.
Introduced 2006-07-12 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHRES 362 — Commending the Philadelphia Coalition for its principled, open, and integrated approach to eradicating racism and intolerance, and for its determination to confront the past and work toward the future.
Introduced 2005-07-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
CommemorationsHRES 194 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of Federal and State funded in-home care for the elderly.
Introduced 2005-04-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHCONRES 469 — Calling on Iran to immediately fulfill its nuclear nonproliferation obligations, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2006-09-12 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHCONRES 229 — Supporting the goal of the United States establishing a responsible energy policy toward the Gulf of Guinea region in Western Africa that encourages local content development and greater governmental transparency.
Introduced 2005-07-28 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1711)
International AffairsHCONRES 199 — Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Polar Year.
Introduced 2005-06-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Science.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHCONRES 107 — Supporting the goal of increased homeownership in the United States and recognizing the importance of homeownership programs, fair lending laws, and fair housing laws in achieving that goal.
Introduced 2005-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 2268 — Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-05-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHRES 164 — Recognizing Dr. Elmira Mangum as the first female president of Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University.
Introduced 2015-03-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Education—
Introduced 2010-02-25 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A003) Agreed to by recorded vote: 401 - 11 (Roll no. 70). (consideration: CR H947)
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Introduced 2010-02-03 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A001) Agreed to by recorded vote: 417 - 5 (Roll no. 34).
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Introduced 2009-11-06 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2009-10-22 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2009-06-04 · On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 6439 — Targeted Tax Lien Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-11-18 · Referred to House Financial Services
TaxationHR 6232 — Haitian Educational Empowerment Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-09-28 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1773-1774)
International AffairsHR 6181 — American Infrastructure Investment Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-09-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5631 — Gulf Coast Conservation Corps Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-06-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 5359 — Lena Horne Recognition Act
Introduced 2010-05-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Arts, Culture, ReligionHR 5187 — Commission on Improving Long-Term Care and Community Services Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-04-29 · Referred to House Ways and Means
HealthHR 5006 — White House Conference on Haiti Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-04-13 · Referred to House Rules
International AffairsHR 4541 — Veterans Pensions Protection Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-01-27 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4497 — Wildlife and Zoological Veterinary Medicine Enhancement Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-01-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
AnimalsHR 4373 — Outpatient Mental Health Modernization Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-12-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 4180 — Honest and Open Testimony Act
Introduced 2009-12-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4140 — Increasing Access to Voluntary Screening for HIV/AIDS and STIs Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-11-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3972 — Congress 2014 Commission Act
Introduced 2009-10-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
CongressHR 3777 — Drug Price Competition Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-10-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3728 — Detainment Reform Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-10-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3636 — Services for Ending Long-Term Homelessness Act
Introduced 2009-09-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 2924 — Presidential Commission to Study the Culture and Glorification of Violence in America Act
Introduced 2009-06-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2209 — Restoring the Partnership for County Health Care Costs Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-04-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 2078 — National Commission on Employment and Economic Security Act
Introduced 2009-04-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1271 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2351 West Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach, Florida, as the "Elijah Pat Larkins Post Office Building".
Introduced 2009-03-03 · Became Public Law No: 111-52.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 645 — National Emergency Centers Establishment Act
Introduced 2009-01-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
Emergency Management