Recognizing the Commissioning of the USS New York LPD 21.
2009-11-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should support repairing and rehabilitating United States national transportation infrastructure, including bridges not located on a Federal-aid highway.
2009-10-21: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any conference committee or other meetings held to determine the content of national health care legislation be conducted in public under the watchful eye of the people of the United States.
2010-01-13: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Buchanan. Petition No: 111-9. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/111/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis9.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
Amending the rules of the House of Representatives to provide for transparency in the committee amendment process.
2009-10-15: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
To recognize October 24, 2009, the 20th chartered flight of World War II veterans through Louisiana HonorAir, as "Louisiana HonorAir Day," and to honor the invaluable service and dedication of the World War II veterans to our Nation.
2009-11-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the life and service of Dewey Lee Fletcher, Jr.
2009-10-14: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Honoring the life and service of Dewey Lee Fletcher, Jr.
2009-10-08: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of "Constitution Day".
2009-09-29: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any major health care reform bill considered on the floor of the House should be available for viewing for 30 calendar days.
2009-09-08: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of October 18, 2009, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.
2009-10-06: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Deploring the ongoing violence by Iraqi security forces against the residents of Camp Ashraf in Iraq.
2009-07-31: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Recommending that the United States Constitution be taught to high school students throughout the Nation in September of their senior year.
2009-10-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Supporting the goals and ideals of American Legion Day.
2009-09-15: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
2009-11-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congratulating the Louisiana State University baseball team for winning the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I College World Series.
2009-07-28: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members who vote in favor of the establishment of a public, federal government run health insurance option are urged to forgo their right to participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) and agree to enroll under that public option.
2009-07-13: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8014)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should take all necessary steps to expeditiously deploy a missile defense system in Europe that will help provide such a defense to United States allies in Europe while enhancing United States defenses against missile attacks.
2009-08-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
Recognizing the Nation's orthopedic industry for its continued legacy of innovation in providing devices that relieve the pain of, and restore mobility to, active duty armed service members, veterans, and patients of all ages from all walks of life.
2009-06-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Expressing support for the State of Israel's inalienable right to defend itself in the face of an imminent nuclear or military threat from Iran, terrorist organizations, and the countries that harbor them.
2009-06-18: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet for 72 hours before consideration by the House, and for other purposes.
2009-09-23: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Walden. Petition No: 111-6. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/111/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis6.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)