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 continued persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China on the 11th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party campaign to suppress the Falun Gong spiritual movement and calling for an immediate end to the campaign to persecute, intimidate, imprison, and torture Falun Gong practitioners.
2010-03-16: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the vital role of the Proliferation Security Initiative in preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction.
2009-06-26: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.
Expressing concern for the well-being of journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee and urging the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to release them on humanitarian grounds.
2009-06-17: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet for 72 hours before consideration by the House, and for other purposes.
2009-09-23: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Walden. Petition No: 111-6. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/111/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis6.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
Recognizing the "Day of the African Child" on June 16, 2009, devoted to the theme of child survival and to emphasize the importance of reducing maternal, newborn, and child deaths in Africa.
2009-07-30: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commending the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies for its efforts to promote peace, stability and security throughout North America, Europe, and Eurasia.
2010-12-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commending the NATO School for its critical support of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) efforts to promote global peace, stability, and security.
2010-12-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
2009-07-29: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing and honoring the Americans troops who gave their lives on D-Day at the Battle of Normandy.
2009-06-02: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Recognizing the exemplary service of the soldiers of the 30th Infantry Division (Old Hickory) of the United States Army during World War II.
2009-12-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the twentieth anniversary of the suppression of protesters and citizens in and around Tiananmen Square in Beijing, People's Republic of China, on June 3 and 4, 1989 and expressing sympathy to the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned in connection with the democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and other parts of China on June 3 and 4, 1989 and thereafter.
2009-06-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to strengthen the public disclosure of all earmark requests.
2009-05-14: Referred to House Standards of Official Conduct
Expressing support for designation of September as "National Child Awareness Month".
2009-05-18: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift's success.
2009-11-03: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Affirming the rich spiritual and religious history of our Nation's founding and subsequent history and expressing support for designation of the first week in May as "America's Spiritual Heritage Week" for the appreciation of and education on America's history of religious faith.
2009-05-04: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day.
2009-05-12: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Hurricane Preparedness Week.
2009-05-12: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the election of Margaret Thatcher as the first female Prime Minister of Great Britain.
2009-05-12: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.