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.
Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day.
2010-05-06: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in May as National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day to honor those who are serving and have served in the noble and self-sacrificing profession of Explosive Ordnance Disposal in the United States Armed Forces.
2010-05-11: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
Remembering the victims of the attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
2010-04-13: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Urging the expedient relocation of the United States Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
2010-03-18: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Commending Lance Mackey on winning a record 4th straight Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
2010-05-25: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Thanking Vancouver for hosting the world during the 2010 Winter Olympics and honoring the athletes from Team USA.
2010-03-16: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
2010-04-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Sam Houston for his historical contributions to the expansion of the United States.
2010-04-26: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Congratulating the New Orleans Saints upon their winning Super Bowl XLIV.
2010-02-09: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Congratulating the National Football League Champion New Orleans Saints for winning Super Bowl XLIV and for bringing New Orleans its first Lombardi Trophy in franchise history.
2010-03-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of RV Centennial Celebration Month to recognize and honor 100 years of the enjoyment of recreational vehicles in the United States.
2010-05-26: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the designation of National Robotics Week as an annual event.
2010-03-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commending the efforts and honoring the work of the men and women of USNS Comfort and the United States Navy in the immediate response to those affected by the earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010.
2010-02-23: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day.
2010-02-23: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for designation of April 2010 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to devote resources to research into the causes and treatment of autism and to improve training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism.
2010-04-27: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.