Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
2009-02-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the citation of the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution be included in introduced bills and joint resolutions as a basis for enacting the laws proposed by such bills and joint resolutions, including amendments and conference reports.
2010-12-07: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Commending the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, for its outstanding support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock Air Force Base, members of the Armed Forces stationed there, and their families.
2010-12-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Recognizing the service of the medical and air crews in helping our wounded warriors make the expeditious and safe trip home to the United States and commending the personnel of the Air Force for their commitment to the well-being of all our service men and women.
2010-09-28: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the critical role of the physician assistant profession and supporting the goals and ideals of National Physician Assistant Week.
2010-12-15: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the members of the Armed Forces from Los Angeles County and their families for their exceptional service and sacrifice protecting the United States while serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn.
2010-07-20: Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II, honoring the service members who fought in World War II and their families, and honoring the service members who are currently serving in combat operations.
2010-07-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Expressing support for designation of July as "National Choroideremia Awareness Month".
2010-07-01: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Recognizing the exemplary service and sacrifice of the soldiers of the 14th Armored Division of the United States Army, known as the Liberators, during World War II.
2010-07-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Calling for an end to the violence, unlawful arrests, torture, and ill treatment perpetrated against Iranian citizens, as well as the unconditional release of all political prisoners in Iran.
2010-06-10: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit to the House of Representatives certain information relating to the potential designation of National Monuments.
2010-06-23: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 205.
Recognizing and honoring the courage and sacrifice of the members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and for other purposes.
2010-05-26: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Condemning the theft from the Mojave National Preserve of the national Mojave Cross memorial honoring American soldiers who died in World War I.
2010-09-28: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Opposing the imposition of a value-added tax.
2010-05-11: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day.
2010-05-06: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House that Democratic Members of the House should join Republican Members of the House in a total ban on earmarks for one year, that total discretionary spending should be reduced by the amount saved by earmark moratoriums, and that a bipartisan, bicameral committee should be created to review and overhaul the budgetary, spending, and earmark processes.
2010-04-22: Referred to House Rules
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the National Day of Prayer.
2010-04-20: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit to the House of Representatives certain information relating to the Secretary's Treasured Landscape Initiative, potential designation of National Monuments, and High Priority Land-Rationalization Efforts.
2010-05-11: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 195.
Commending Lance Mackey on winning a record 4th straight Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
2010-05-25: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing National Public Health Week.
2010-03-11: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.