Recognizing the importance and significance of the 2010 Census and encouraging each community within the Indian Country to name an elder to be the first member of that community to answer the 2010 Census.
2010-03-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the continued peace, prosperity, liberty, and national security of the United States and its people depend upon the rule of law and credible and effective immigration enforcement policies which both welcome lawful immigrants and non-immigrants and also prevent the unlawful entry or unlawful continuing presence of foreign persons.
2010-06-15: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a two-thirds vote on a stand-alone bill to increase the statutory limit on the public debt.
2009-12-03: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Expressing gratitude and appreciation to the individuals and families who participated in the Taxpayer March on Washington on September 12, 2009.
2009-10-26: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any conference committee or other meetings held to determine the content of national health care legislation be conducted in public under the watchful eye of the people of the United States.
2010-01-13: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Buchanan. Petition No: 111-9. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/111/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis9.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the importance of inter-religious dialogue and the protection of religious freedom and related human rights for persons of all faiths and nationalities in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
2009-09-23: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Commending the Water Replenishment District of Southern California for a job well done on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
2009-09-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
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.
Honoring the first responders, paying tribute to the victims of the Southern California wildfires, and mourning the loss of Firefighter Captain Tedmund "Ted" Hall, and Firefighter Specialist Arnaldo "Arnie" Quinones.
2009-09-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commending Serena Williams for her victory in the 2009 Wimbledon Women's Singles Championship and the 2009 Wimbledon Doubles Championship.
2009-07-31: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Recognizing the significant contributions of United States automobile dealerships, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in the interest of equity, automobile dealers be given consideration to enter the automobile market once it rebounds and stabilizes.
2010-05-19: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Herbert Klein and expressing condolences on his passing.
2009-07-13: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Congratulating the University of California, Irvine's men's volleyball team for winning the 2009 national championship.
2009-06-19: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Congratulating the 2008-2009 National Basketball Association Champions, the Los Angeles Lakers, on an outstanding and historic season.
2009-07-23: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.)
Supporting the goals of National Dairy Month.
2009-07-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congratulating and saluting the seventieth anniversary of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and their dedication to general aviation, safety and the important contribution general aviation provides to the United States.
2009-06-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
2009-06-10: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month.
2009-06-03: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.