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Constitution
Supported teaching the Constitution to high school students. H. Res. 686 seeks to ensure that high school students have an effective understanding of the Constitution before reaching voting age. This resolution passed the House unanimously.
Supported bringing awareness to the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Congressman Forbes agreed to serve on the Honorary Congressional Advisory Committee established by the National Education Project, an organization committed to creating a renewed awareness of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights in our country. Constitution Day, the anniversary of the 1787 signing by thirty-nine men in Philadelphia, PA, was celebrated September 17. Healthcare
Supported the goals and ideals of senior caregiving and affordability. Congressman Forbes supported H. Con. Res. 59, which encourages affordable and accessible care for seniors and recognizes the efforts of family caregivers nationwide. This resolution passed the House by a vote of 387 - 0.
Raised awareness of infant mortality issues in the United States. Congressman Forbes supported H. Res. 260, expressing the importance of lowering the rate of infant mortality and confronting the racial disparities in prenatal care. This resolution passed the House by a vote of 415 - 0.
Veterans
Recognized and supported the goals and ideals of American Legion Day. H. Res. 679 calls upon the people of the United States to observe American Legion Day, September 16 with programs and activities. The American Legion, a veterans service organizations, received its Federal charter on September 16, 1919 and has since remained active at the national, state, and local levels. American Legion members, known as Legionnaires, believe that a veteran’s service to the United States continues long after the veteran is discharged from the Armed Forces. This resolution passed the House unanimously.
Government Reform
This bill passed the House by a vote of 388 - 32. Science and Technology
This bill passed the House by a vote of 312 - 114.
Defense
Called for protecting military family voting rights. Congressman Forbes cosponsored H.R. 1182, to extend the same voting and residency protections provided to military members to service member spouses.
Opposed funding for Mayport dredging. Congressman Forbes wrote a letter to the national defense policy bill conferees to oppose funding for dredging the Mayport, FL harbor, one of the first steps required to move a nuclear aircraft carrier from Norfolk, VA to Mayport, FL. The Navy has recently said that its decision to move a carrier has been postponed, pending conclusion of the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR). Any effort to dredge in Mayport would be presumptive prior to release of the QDR.
Education
This bill passed the House by a vote of 253 - 171. Voted against reducing funding for community colleges. Congressman Forbes voted against an amendment that would have eliminated $7 billion in funding for community colleges. The amendment failed to pass the House by a vote of 126 - 301. Supported access to student loans. Congressman Forbes voted for continued private lending in student loans and to increase the amount of money available to college students for loans. This amendment would also have established a commission to develop a new model for private lending. The amendment failed to pass the House by a vote of 165 - 265. Recognized the contributions that coaches make in the lives of participants of organized sports. Congressman Forbes supported H. Res. 6, recognizing National Coaches Appreciation Week. It is estimated that 42 million American children participate in organized sports each year. This bill passed the House unanimously. This bill passed the House by voice vote.
Supported local broadcast programming for satellite television subscribers. Congressman Forbes voted for H.R. 3570 in the House Judiciary Committee. This bill extends the compulsory copyright license that permits satellite carriers (DirecTV and Dish Network) to deliver local broadcast signals to subscribers. This will ensure that satellite television viewers are able to keep abreast of local news and events. This bill was unanimously passed in the Committee. |
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