Supporting the goals and purpose of Gold Star Mothers Day, which is observed on the last Sunday in September of each year in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice made by mothers who lose a son or daughter serving in the Armed Forces.
2010-09-30: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring Special Agent William G. Clark of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for his heroic actions while protecting the life of a woman in danger.
2010-07-26: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Congratulating the United States Men's National Soccer Team for its inspiring performance in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
2010-07-30: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the United States Paralympics, honoring the Paralympic athletes, and for other purposes.
2010-09-30: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the service and commitment of the 111th Fighter Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard.
2010-07-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for designation of May 2010 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month.
2010-05-27: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Supporting the goals and ideals of High-Performance Building Week.
2010-06-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing gratitude for the contributions that the air traffic controllers of the United States make to keep the traveling public safe and the airspace of the United States running efficiently, and for other purposes.
2010-07-27: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Opposing the imposition of a value-added tax.
2010-05-11: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Honoring the life and legacy of William Earnest "Ernie" Harwell.
2010-05-11: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being.
2010-05-27: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Hepatitis Awareness Month and World Hepatitis Day.
2010-04-27: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Congratulating the Emporia State University Lady Hornets women's basketball team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division II National Championship.
2010-05-27: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Expressing the sense of the House that Democratic Members of the House should join Republican Members of the House in a total ban on earmarks for one year, that total discretionary spending should be reduced by the amount saved by earmark moratoriums, and that a bipartisan, bicameral committee should be created to review and overhaul the budgetary, spending, and earmark processes.
2010-04-22: Referred to House Rules
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Value Added Tax is a massive tax increase that will cripple families on fixed income and only further push back America's economic recovery.
2010-04-15: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E561)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should overturn the policy that prohibits sending a presidential letter of condolence to the family of a member of the Armed Forces who has died by suicide.
2010-04-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Commending EyeCare America for its work over the last 25 years.
2010-09-28: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Ensuring an up or down vote on certain health care legislation.
2010-03-17: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Congratulating the Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital.
2010-03-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Commending the members of the 45th Agri-Business Development Team of the Oklahoma National Guard, for their efforts to modernize agriculture and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan and their dedication and service to the United States.
2010-04-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.