Violent Crime Reduction Act of 2007
2007-03-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
To pledge the faithful support of Congress to members of the United States Armed Forces serving in harm's way.
2007-03-20: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2676-2677)
Alice Paul Women's Suffrage Congressional Gold Medal Act
2008-05-19: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Working Families Wage and Access to Health Care Act
2007-05-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area Act
2007-04-17: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 60.
To extend for 1 year the availability of supplemental social services block grant funding.
2007-01-18: Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Boundary Adjustment Act of 2007
2007-04-17: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 59.
To make appropriations for military construction and family housing projects for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes.
2007-01-04: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Establishing the Select Committee on Financial Bailouts.
2008-09-17: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Honoring Dr. Michael DeBakey for his lifetime of accomplishments.
2008-09-08: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Expressing support for the designation of National D-Day Remembrance Day, and recognizing the spirit, courage, and sacrifice of the men and women who fought and won World War II.
2008-06-11: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring Arnold Palmer for his distinguished career in the sport of golf and his commitment to excellence and sportsmanship.
2008-05-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing Armed Forces Day.
2008-09-27: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congratulating James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, for 100 years of service and leadership to the United States.
2008-06-23: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 354 - 0 (Roll no. 440). (text: CR H5836)
Honoring the service and accomplishments of Lieutenant General Russel L. Honore, United States Army, for his 37 years of service on behalf of the United States.
2008-02-25: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commending the Louisiana State University Tigers football team for winning the 2007 Bowl Championship Series national championship game.
2008-02-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Commending the Houston Dynamo soccer team for winning the 2007 Major League Soccer Cup.
2008-02-06: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring local and state first responders, and the citizens of the Pacific Northwest in facing the severe winter storm of December 2 and 3, 2007.
2007-12-17: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 0 (Roll no. 1164). (text: CR H15478)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the hanging of nooses is a horrible act when used for the purpose of intimidation and which under certain circumstances can be a criminal act that should be thoroughly investigated by Federal law enforcement authorities and that any criminal violations should be vigorously prosecuted.
2007-12-05: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the We Don't Serve Teens campaign.
2007-10-02: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.