Opposed unconstitutional limits on free speech.  Congressman Forbes voted against the DISCLOSE Act (H.R.5175), which explicitly chooses winners and losers in campaign funding rules.  This legislation, which will be enacted 30 days from its date of passage, imposes limits on the campaign contributions of foreign corporations and government contractors while creating loopholes for labor unions.  These exceptions run counter to the precedent established by the Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission just five months ago.
This bill passed the House by a vote of 219-206.  

Ensured responsible oversight of small business lending.  Congressman Forbes supported legislation (H.R.5551) that requires government spending under the Small Business Lending Fund Program to be economically, rather than politically, motivated.
This bill passed the House by a vote of 411-0.

Promoted healthy lifestyles for all children and youth.  Congressman Forbes supported a resolution (H.Res.1373) that calls for the establishment of a “National Physical Education and Sport Week,” and encourages school districts to develop local wellness plans that address the childhood obesity epidemic and promote child wellness.
This resolution passed the House by a voice vote.

Supported National Child Awareness Month.  Congressman Forbes cosponsored a resolution (H.Res.1219) that supports the designation of National Child Awareness Month during the month of September to promote awareness of children’s charities and youth-serving organizations across the United States.

Supported our nation’s blind community.  Congressman Forbes supported a resolution (H.Res.1034) that congratulates the National Federation of the Blind for its 70 years of advocacy and supports the designation of National Braille Literacy Month.
This resolution passed the House by a voice vote.

Supported international adoptions.  Congressman Forbes joined 75 Senators and Congressmen in sending a letter to the President of Guatemala requesting that the Guatemalan government institute a transparent and predictable process for pending American adoptions that will allow them to be resolved in a fair and expeditious manner.

Recognized of Juneteenth.  Congressman Forbes supported a resolution (H.Res.546), which celebrates Juneteenth Independence Day (June 19, 1985) as the day Union soldiers brought news of the end of the Civil War to Galveston, Texas and announced the freedom of all enslaved African-Americans.
This resolution passed the House by a vote of 390-0.

Called for the unconditional release of an Israeli soldier attacked and captured by terrorists.  Congressman Forbes supported a resolution (H.Res.1359) demanding the immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier who is being held captive by the terrorist organization Hamas.  This resolution passed the House by voice vote.

Supported the expansion of rail capacity in Virginia.  Congressman Forbes cosponsored legislation (H.R.272) that would provide a 25% tax credit for infrastructure investments in new track, intermodal facilities, yards, locomotives and other projects that expand rail capacity.  Railroads will be eligible for the credit in addition to any shippers or other entity investing in new rail capacity.