Opposing the imposition of a value-added tax.
2010-05-11: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Congratulating the University of Texas men's swimming and diving team for winning the NCAA Division I national championship.
2010-05-27: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in May as National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day to honor those who are serving and have served in the noble and self-sacrificing profession of Explosive Ordnance Disposal in the United States Armed Forces.
2010-05-11: 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
Recognizing and honoring the American troops who gave their lives on D-Day at the Battle of Normandy.
2010-09-14: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Ensuring an up or down vote on certain health care legislation.
2010-03-17: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
2010-04-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commending the members of the 45th Agri-Business Development Team of the Oklahoma National Guard, for their efforts to modernize agriculture and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan and their dedication and service to the United States.
2010-04-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Sam Houston for his historical contributions to the expansion of the United States.
2010-04-26: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Commending the nonprofit organization Cell Phones for Soldiers for its resolute and continuing service to members of the Armed Forces and their families.
2010-02-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Commending the members of the Agri-business Development Teams of the National Guard and the National Guard Bureau for their efforts, together with personnel of the Department of Agriculture and the United States Agency for International Development, to modernize agriculture practices and increase food production in war-torn countries.
2010-03-21: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Honoring Colonel Robert Howard for his lifetime of service to the United States.
2010-02-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Recognizing the bravery and efforts of the United States Armed Forces, local first responders, and other members of Operation Unified Response for their swift and coordinated action in light of the devastation wrought upon the nation of Haiti after a horrific 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Port-Au-Prince and surrounding cities on January 12, 2010.
2010-02-23: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the members of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard of the State of Oklahoma for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States since September 11, 2001.
2010-09-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commending the efforts and honoring the work of the men and women of USNS Comfort and the United States Navy in the immediate response to those affected by the earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010.
2010-02-23: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the contributions of Korean Americans to the United States.
2010-03-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the seven Americans killed in Khost, Afghanistan, on December 30, 2009, for their service to the United States, and for other purposes.
2010-01-20: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that France and other member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union should decline to sell major weapons systems or offensive military equipment to the Russian Federation.
2009-12-16: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication of the Department of Defense, or any portion of such communication, that refers or relates to the trial or detention of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarek Bin 'Attash, Ramzi Binalshibh, Ali Abdul Aziz Ali, or Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi.
2009-12-17: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 147.
Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives all information in the possession of the Department of Homeland Security relating to the Department's planning, information sharing, and coordination with any state or locality receiving detainees held at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on or after January 20, 2009.
2009-12-15: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 143.