Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Christian Science Monitor newspaper.
2008-09-23: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Prohibiting the House of Representatives from adjourning until it has approved a bill to establish a comprehensive national energy plan that addresses energy conservation and the expansion of renewable and conventional energy sources.
2008-07-30: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Congratulating the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Baseball Champions, the Fresno State Bulldogs, on an outstanding and historic season.
2008-07-15: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for the designation of National GEAR UP Day.
2008-07-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the designation of a National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of children's charities and youth-serving organizations across the United States and recognizing their efforts on behalf of children and youth as a positive investment for the future of our Nation.
2008-07-24: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Commerce should use all reasonable measures to ensure that every person is counted in the 2010 decennial census.
2008-09-27: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the People's Republic of China and all enterprises owned or controlled by the People's Republic of China should make proper disclosures with the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the selective default status of certain bonds.
2008-05-07: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Expressing support for the designation of a Frank Sinatra Day, in honor of the dedication of the Frank Sinatra commemorative stamp.
2008-05-20: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing Armed Forces Day.
2008-09-27: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to devote new 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.
2008-05-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Charlton Heston and extending its deepest sympathies to the family of Charlton Heston for the loss of such a great generous man, husband, and father.
2008-05-07: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
2008-02-29: Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
Congratulating the city of Inglewood, California on its 100th anniversary and commending the city for its growth and resilience.
2008-02-06: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Commending the Alaska Army National Guard for its service to the State of Alaska and the citizens of the United States.
2008-05-20: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the State of Minnesota's 150th anniversary.
2008-06-03: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for primary lateral sclerosis, supporting the goals and ideals of Primary Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
2008-07-30: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Mourning the passing of Congressman Henry J. Hyde and celebrating his leadership and service to the people of Illinois and the United States of America.
2007-12-17: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring public child welfare agencies, nonprofit organizations and private entities providing services for foster children.
2008-05-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures.
2007-10-31: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration employees, volunteers, and veterans' service organizations that perform funeral honors and memorial honor details should be permitted to recite the 13 steps to fold an American flag (known as the "13-fold recital") at any national cemetery if requested by the family of the deceased.
2007-10-30: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.