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)
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Fragile X Awareness Day".
2010-07-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the Nation's orthopedic industry for its continued legacy of innovation in providing devices that relieve the pain of, and restore mobility to, active duty armed service members, veterans, and patients of all ages from all walks of life.
2009-06-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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 the numerous contributions of the recreational boating community and the boating industry to the continuing prosperity and affluence of the United States.
2009-06-09: 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.
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.
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Eye Institute (NEI) and expressing support for designation of 2010 through 2020 as the "Decade of Vision".
2009-06-16: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to strike rule XXVIII, popularly known as the "Gephardt rule", and to provide that any measure that increases the statutory limit on the public debt shall be stand alone and require a recorded vote.
2009-03-19: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Veterans Affairs should take full responsibility for financing the health care benefits earned by veterans with service-connected disabilities.
2009-03-17: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.
Supporting the mission and goals of 2009 National Crime Victims' Rights week to increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of victims and survivors of crime in the United States, and to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984.
2009-04-29: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the need to continue research into the causes, treatment, education, and an eventual cure for diabetes, and for other purposes.
2009-07-22: 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.
Recognizing Israel's right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirming the United States' strong support for Israel, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
2009-01-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of Congress that Taiwan and its 23,000,000 people deserve membership in the United Nations.
2010-09-14: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
To express the sense of Congress that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine the regulatory authority of the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadband Internet services.
2010-07-30: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.