Expressing the profound sympathies of the House of Representatives for the victims of the tragic Metrorail accident on Monday, June 22, 2009, and for their families, friends, and associates.
2009-07-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
Supporting the goals of National Dairy Month.
2009-07-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Veterans of Foreign Wars Day.
2009-07-29: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing May as "National Foster Care Month" and acknowledging that the House of Representatives should continue to work to improve the Nation's foster care system.
2009-05-06: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing Armed Forces Day and the exemplary service of the members of the United States Armed Forces.
2009-05-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.
Honoring the Life and achievements of Dr. John Hope Franklin.
2009-04-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring and recognizing the life and achievements of John Hope Franklin, one of the Nation's most distinguished scholars.
2009-03-31: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Recognizing the establishment of Hunters for the Hungry programs across the United States and the contributions of those programs efforts to decrease hunger and help feed those in need.
2009-07-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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 significance of Black History Month.
2009-02-24: 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.
Acknowledging the 40th anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, the first African-American woman in Congress.
2009-01-08: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Recognizing Israel's right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirming the United States' strong support for Israel, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
2009-01-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the historic founding of the Black Stuntmen's Association and the Coalition of Black Stuntmen and Women.
2009-09-23: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.
2009-10-01: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Expressing the sense of Congress in support of a single national fuel economy standard.
2009-04-27: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
2009-02-12: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.