Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2868) to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities, and for other purposes.
2009-11-05: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2996) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
2009-10-29: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2892) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
2009-10-15: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing appreciation to Bermuda for accepting 4 individuals released from the detention facility at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
2009-09-24: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Expressing appreciation to Portugal for accepting two detainees released from Guantanamo Bay prison.
2009-09-24: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3293) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
2009-07-24: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congratulating Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on 98 years of serving local communities and enriching the lives of collegiate men throughout the Nation.
2009-10-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Honoring the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation and for other purposes.
2009-07-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2701) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.
2009-07-15: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 645, H. Res. 618 is laid on the table.
Expressing support for the Black European Summit.
2009-06-26: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Recognizing persons of African descent in Europe.
2009-06-26: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2918) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
2009-06-19: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1886) to authorize democratic, economic, and social development assistance for Pakistan, to authorize security assistance for Pakistan, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2410) to authorize appropriations for the Department of State and the Peace Corps for fiscal years 2010 and 2011, to modernize the Foreign Service, and for other purposes.
2009-06-10: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Encouraging the United States to fully participate in the Shanghai Expo in 2010.
2009-06-04: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Fostering resilience in African American youth.
2009-05-11: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1913) to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes.
2009-04-29: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the life, legacy, and memory of Pedro Pablo Zamora y Diaz, an extraordinary educator and activist, and a pioneer in the battle against the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
2009-04-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 279) providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.
2009-03-31: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in helping wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing gratitude to The Tower of Hope, and supporting the goals and ideals of creating a Tower of Hope Day.
2009-11-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the need to support the development and enforcement of a well-informed national long-term care strategy to solve the problems of cost, quality, and access to long-term care in the home and community, and the imperativeness of including long-term care in the comprehensive health care reform agenda.
2009-05-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.