Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the continued peace, prosperity, liberty, and national security of the United States and its people depend upon the rule of law and credible and effective immigration enforcement policies which both welcome lawful immigrants and non-immigrants and also prevent the unlawful entry or unlawful continuing presence of foreign persons.
2010-06-15: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Honoring the seven Americans killed in Khost, Afghanistan, on December 30, 2009, for their service to the United States, and for other purposes.
2010-01-20: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding unfair and discriminatory practices of the government of Japan in its failure to apply its current and planned extension of the Government's Eco-friendly Vehicle Purchase and scrappage program to imported vehicles made by U.S. automakers.
2010-01-05: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
Expressing support for designation of January 2010 as "National Mentoring Month".
2010-02-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
Congratulating Flint native, University of Alabama sophomore, and running back Mark Ingram on winning the 2009 Heisman Trophy and honoring both his athletic and academic achievements.
2010-02-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Congratulating the Great Lakes Bay Regional Convention and Visitors Bureaus for securing the 2012 Region II United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) tournament.
2009-12-09: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion of its 373rd anniversary.
2009-12-08: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Requesting the Attorney General to appoint a special counsel to investigate allegations regarding the organization ACORN.
2010-01-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require all committees post record votes on their Web sites within 48 hours of such votes.
2009-10-28: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Expressing gratitude and appreciation to the individuals and families who participated in the Taxpayer March on Washington on September 12, 2009.
2009-10-26: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Calling on the President and the Secretary of State to oppose unequivocally any endorsement or further consideration of the "Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict" in multilateral fora.
2009-11-03: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Military Family Month.
2009-12-02: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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.
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.)
Condemning continuing violations of religious freedom in the Middle East, and for other purposes.
2009-10-15: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Amending the rules of the House of Representatives to provide for transparency in the committee amendment process.
2009-10-15: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children in foster care awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, recognizing current programs and efforts designed to promote adoption, and encouraging people in the United States to seek improved safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.
2009-10-28: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the importance of youth runaway prevention and at-risk youth programs.
2009-12-14: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations resolutions on the "defamation of religions" are incompatible with the fundamental freedoms of individuals to freely exercise and peacefully express their religious beliefs.
2009-09-22: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.