Expressing condolences to the people and Government of Taiwan in the aftermath of the devastating typhoon that struck the central and southern regions of the island on August 8, 2009.
2009-09-23: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Deploring the ongoing violence by Iraqi security forces against the residents of Camp Ashraf in Iraq.
2009-07-31: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to ensure that Members, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner have a reasonable amount of time to read legislation that will be voted upon, and for other purposes.
2009-07-29: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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)
Expressing support for the State of Israel's inalienable right to defend itself in the face of an imminent nuclear or military threat from Iran, terrorist organizations, and the countries that harbor them.
2009-06-18: 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 May as "National Foster Care Month" and acknowledging that the House of Representatives should continue to work to improve the Nation's foster care system.
2009-05-06: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commending the University of Georgia Gymnastics Team for winning the 2009 NCAA National Championship.
2009-05-18: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing Armed Forces Day and the exemplary service of the members of the United States Armed Forces.
2009-05-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Expressing support for designation of the month of September as "National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month".
2009-07-29: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commending the University of Connecticut Huskies for their historic win in the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Tournament.
2009-04-28: 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.
2009-03-09: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Chronicling the efforts of United States and Coalition forces to bring freedom, safety, and security to Iraq and recognizing the importance of the "surge strategy" in completing that mission.
2009-03-04: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
Congratulating the American Dental Association for its 150th year of working to improve the public's oral health and promoting dentistry, supporting initiatives to improve access to oral health care services for all Americans, and emphasizing the benefits of prevention of disease through support of community prevention initiatives and promotion of good oral hygiene.
2009-05-13: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
2009-02-03: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Acknowledging the lifelong service of Griffin Boyette Bell to the State of Georgia and the United States as a legal icon.
2009-02-12: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for the designation of a National Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month to raise awareness of and promote research into this challenging disorder.
2009-12-10: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Celebrating the life of President Ronald Wilson Reagan on what would have been the anniversary of his 98th birthday.
2009-01-13: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Calling on the President and the Secretary of State to withhold United States funding for and participation in the Durban Review Conference and its preparatory activities, and for other purposes.
2009-01-09: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Condemning Hamas for the recent attacks against Israel.
2009-01-09: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.