Expressing support for designation of May 1 as "Silver Star Service Banner Day".
2010-04-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing and commending Biblica for contributions made to the United States, and for other purposes.
2009-10-21: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.)
Recognizing the United States Air Force and Dyess Air Force Base for their success in achieving energy savings and developing energy-saving innovations during Energy Awareness Month.
2009-12-08: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for division of the question on the legislative proposals involved to allow separate votes on disparate matters.
2009-10-08: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Honoring the fact-finding reporting done by Hannah Giles and James O'Keefe III in their investigation in the fraudulent and illegal practices and misuse of taxpayer dollars by the Association of Community Organization for Reform Now (ACORN).
2009-10-07: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Expressing condolences to the family of Jim Pouillon on his passing.
2010-01-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Recognizing the importance of the property rights granted by the United States Constitution; affirming the duty of each Member of this body to support and defend such rights; and asserting that no public body should unlawfully obtain the property of any citizen of the United States for the benefit of another private citizen or corporation.
2009-10-19: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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 condolences to the people and Government of Taiwan in the aftermath of the devastating typhoon that struck the central and southern regions of the island on August 8, 2009.
2009-09-23: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for designation of a "National Firefighters Memorial Day" to honor and celebrate the firefighters of the United States.
2009-10-29: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the appreciation of Congress for the service and sacrifice of the members of the 139th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard.
2010-03-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Acknowledging and congratulating Western Wyoming Community College in Southwest Wyoming on the occasion of its 50th anniversary of service to the students and citizens of the State of Wyoming.
2009-09-23: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to ensure that Members, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner have a reasonable amount of time to read legislation that will be voted upon, and for other purposes.
2009-07-29: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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.
Congratulating and honoring Barnes Jewish Hospital, Henry Ford Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Integris Baptist Hospital for the completion of a successful 16 person kidney transplant.
2009-07-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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)
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 private property rights protections guaranteed by the 5th Amendment to the Constitution on the 4th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision of Kelo v. City of New London.
2009-07-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Recognizing the 150th anniversary of John Brown's raid in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
2009-10-28: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.