Rep. Bruce Braley
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Expressing support to end the 39-year-old division of the Republic of Cyprus. [HR-308]
Supports: (1) the resumption of discussions to find a settlement to the 39-year old division of the Republic of Cyprus based on a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation; and (2) the partnership between the Republic of Cyprus and Israel.
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, And Emerging Threats. on 08/16/2013
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives commending efforts by the United States to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution. [HR-365]
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) achievement of a two-state solution that enhances stability and security in the Middle East can ensure Israel's survival as a secure Jewish and democratic state and fulfill the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people for a state of their own; and (2) while the United States remains indispensable to any viable effort to achieve that goal, only the Israelis and the Palestinians can make the choices necessary to end their conflict. Commends Secretary of State Kerry for his efforts
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 09/27/2013
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Honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Nelson Mandela and expressing condolences on his passing. [HR-434]
States that the House of Representatives has learned with profound sorrow of the death of Nelson Mandela, former President of the Republic of South Africa. Tenders its sympathies to the members of his family and his fellow citizens. Honors the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Nelson Mandela and for his friendship to the United States. Requests the Secretary of State to communicate these expressions of sentiment to Nelson Mandela's family and to the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa. Requests that when the House adjourns today it
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Mr. Royce Asked Unanimous Consent To Discharge From Committee And Consider. on 12/12/2013
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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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Calling on schools and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed. [HR-456]
Calls on schools and state and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The House Committee On Education And The Workforce. on 01/10/2014
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Recognizing the important work of the Meals On Wheels Association of America and its member programs throughout the country in addressing senior hunger and improving the quality of life for millions of our nation's seniors each year. [HR-526]
Recognizes the important work of the Meals On Wheels Association of America and its member programs in addressing senior hunger, increasing awareness of the need for senior nutrition programs, and in raising non-federal funds and soliciting volunteers to support these programs. Honors the Meals On Wheels Association of America and senior nutrition programs around the country. Encourages Members of Congress to support their local senior nutrition programs by participating in their local March For Meals events and delivering meals to home bound
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The House Committee On Education And The Workforce. on 03/27/2014
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas. [HR-536]
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) all telephone service providers must appropriately complete calls to all areas of the United States regardless of the technology used by such providers, and (2) no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in rural areas. Declares that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) should: (1) pursue entities whose violations of FCC rules contribute to a lack of quality telecommunications services in rural areas, (2) impose enforcement actions to discourage such uncompleted
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kuster
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 04/04/2014
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Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system. [HR-577]
Recognizes National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges that children in the foster care system face. Encourages Congress to implement policy to minimize the number of children entering the foster care system, to improve the lives of children in the foster care system, and to maximize the number of children exiting foster care to the protection of safe, loving, and permanent families. Supports the designation of National Foster Care Month.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 05/08/2014
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Concerning the suspension of exit permit issuance by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for adopted Congolese children seeking to depart the country with their adoptive parents. [HR-588]
Affirms that all children deserve a safe, loving, and permanent family. Recognizes the importance of ensuring that international adoptions of all children are conducted in an ethical and transparent manner. Expresses concern over the increasing number of new adoption cases that have been opened and the impact on children and families of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's suspension of exit permits. Requests that the Congolese government: (1) resume issuing exit permits for all children that have been adopted and continue processing adoptions
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Mr. Smith (nj) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 07/08/2014
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Expressing support for designation of the week of February 4 through February 8, 2013, as "National School Counseling Week". [HR-60]
Honors the contributions of school counselors to the success of students in our elementary and secondary schools. Encourages the observation of National School Counseling Week with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the crucial role school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The House Committee On Education And The Workforce. on 02/06/2013