Supporting the goals and ideals of American Legion Day.
2009-09-15: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the profound sympathies of the House of Representatives for the victims of the tragic Metrorail accident on Monday, June 22, 2009, and for their families, friends, and associates.
2009-07-14: 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.)
Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and more effectively facing the challenges of the future.
2010-06-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Encouraging each institution of higher education in the country to seek membership in the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium.
2009-10-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Recognizing the remarkable contributions of the American Council of Engineering Companies for its 100 years of service to the engineering industry and the Nation.
2009-09-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing condolences to the citizens of Italy and support for the Government of Italy in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck the Abruzzo region of central Italy.
2009-06-15: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the graduating Class of 2009 at the University of California, Merced.
2009-06-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 3 through May 9, 2009.
2009-06-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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 the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of National Healthy Schools Day.
2009-05-12: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for the designation of February 8, 2010, as "Boy Scouts of America Day", in celebration of the Nation's largest youth scouting organization's 100th anniversary.
2009-06-08: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a Federal statute requiring firearm registration would unduly burden the Second Amendment right of the people to keep and bear arms.
2009-06-12: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Establishing a select committee to make a thorough and complete investigation of the causes of the current financial crisis and other matters.
2009-04-21: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and families of the shootings in Geneva and Coffee Counties in Alabama, on March 10, 2009.
2009-04-28: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the Life and achievements of Dr. John Hope Franklin.
2009-04-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the life of Dr.John Hope Franklin.
2009-03-30: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives for the acts of heroism and military achievement by the members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending them for leadership and valor in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II.
2009-06-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution
2010-09-22: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 240.
Commending the International Criminal Court for issuing a warrant for the arrest of Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir, President of the Republic of the Sudan, for war crimes and crimes against humanity, and expressing the hope that this will be a significant step in the long road towards achieving peace and stability in the Darfur region.
2009-03-12: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.