Celebrating the life of Millard Fuller, a life which provides all the evidence one needs to believe in the power of the human spirit to inspire hope and lift the burdens of poverty and despair from the shoulders of one's fellow man.
2009-06-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commending the University of Connecticut Huskies for their historic win in the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Tournament.
2009-04-28: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and families of the shootings in Geneva and Coffee Counties in Alabama, on March 10, 2009.
2009-04-28: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of the Navy should name an appropriate Navy ship in honor of Marine Corps General Clifton B. Cates of Tiptonville, Tennessee.
2009-04-30: Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that providing breakfast in schools through the National School Breakfast Program has a positive impact on classroom performance.
2009-03-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its 6-day mail delivery service.
2009-02-13: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Honoring the New Hampshire State Senate for becoming the 1st statewide legislative body with a majority of women in the United States.
2009-11-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for the appointment of former Senator George Mitchell as Special Envoy for Middle East Peace, and for other purposes.
2009-02-04: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
2009-02-03: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Supporting and encouraging greater support for Veterans Day each year.
2009-11-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the importance and sustainability of the United States hardwoods industry and urging that United States hardwoods and the products derived from United States hardwoods be given full consideration in any program directed at constructing environmentally preferable commercial, public, or private buildings.
2009-09-15: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger III and the crew of US Airways Flight 1549 for their heroism, calm under pressure, and dedication to the safety of passengers on board.
2009-01-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require each standing committee to hold periodic hearings on the topic of waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement in Government programs which that committee may authorize, and for other purposes.
2009-01-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
To express the sense of Congress that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine the regulatory authority of the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadband Internet services.
2010-07-30: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation.
2010-03-01: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Expressing support for the designation of an Early Detection Month for breast cancer and all forms of cancer.
2010-02-24: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Recognizing the value, benefits, and importance of community health centers as health care homes for millions of people in the United States.
2009-06-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
2009-02-12: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Commending the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Arkansas National Guard upon its completion of a second deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2009-02-06: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008
2008-11-21: Became Public Law No: 110-449.