Rep. Walter Jones

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District HD-NC-3
Party Republican
Bills Introduced 24

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that judicial determinations regarding the meaning of the Constitution of the United States should not be based on judgments, laws, or pronouncements of foreign institutions unless such foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements inform an understanding of the original meaning of the Constitution of the United States. [HR-473]
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that judicial interpretations of the U.S. Constitution should not be based on judgments, laws, or pronouncements of foreign institutions unless such judgments, laws, or pronouncements inform an understanding of the original meaning of the Constitution.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 08/19/2009

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Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. [HR-496]
Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Celebrates 20 years of freedom from the bondage of communism with the people of the former communist countries. Acknowledges the symbolic triumph of democracy over communism.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H9023-9024) on 07/29/2009

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Expressing sympathy for the victims and victims' families of Air France Flight 447. [HR-512]
Expresses deepest sympathies to the victims and families for the tragic losses suffered as a result of the missing aircraft, Air France Flight 447.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 06/04/2009

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Supporting the goals and purpose of Gold Star Mothers Day, which is observed on the last Sunday in September of each year in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice made by mothers who lose a son or daughter serving in the Armed Forces. [HR-513]
Supports the goals and purpose of Gold Star Mothers Day (a day observed in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice made by mothers who lose a son or daughter serving in the Armed Forces).

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Mr. Clay Asked Unanimous Consent To Discharge From Committee And Consider. on 07/31/2009

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Expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the catastrophic explosion at the ConAgra Foods plant in Garner, North Carolina, and for other purposes. [HR-540]
Expresses condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the explosion at the ConAgra Foods plant in Garner, North Carolina. Honors Barbara McLean Spears, Louis Junior Watson, and Rachel Mae Poston Pulley, who lost their lives in the explosion, and the 40 others who were injured. Commends the heroic actions of the Garner Police and Fire Departments, the quick response of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and all other first responders, emergency services personnel, and private citizens who responded (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Walter Jones Mr. Scott (va) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 06/15/2009

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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. [HR-554]
Amends Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order in the House to consider a measure or matter until 72 hours (currently, until the third day) (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays unless the House is in session on such a day) after its text (and, if any, the text of all accompanying reports) have been made available to Members, Delegates, the Resident Commissioner (Members), and the general public. Requires the full text of the legislation and each committee report, without (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Motion To Discharge Committee Filed By Mr. Walden. Petition No: 111-6. (discharge Petition Text With Signatures.) on 09/23/2009

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Expressing support for the private property rights protections guaranteed by the 5th Amendment to the Constitution on the 4th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision of Kelo v. City of New London. [HR-575]
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) state and local governments should only execute the power of eminent domain for the public good; (2) state and local governments must always justly compensate affected individuals in accordance with the Fifth Amendment; (3) eminent domain should never be used to advantage one private party over another; (4) no state or local government should construe Kelo v. City of New London (Kelo) as justification to abuse the power of eminent domain; and (5) Congress reserves the right to address, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 07/23/2009

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Recognizing the significant contribution coaches make in the life of children who participate in organized sports and supporting the goals and ideals of National Coaches Appreciation Week. [HR-6]
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Coach Appreciation Week.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern Mr. Sablan Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 09/14/2009

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Recognizing the continued persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China on the 11th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party campaign to suppress the Falun Gong spiritual movement and calling for an immediate end to the campaign to persecute, intimidate, imprison, and torture Falun Gong practitioners. [HR-605]
Expresses sympathy to Falun Gong practitioners and their family members who have suffered persecution and even death because of adherence to their personal beliefs. Calls upon the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to: (1) cease its campaign against Falun Gong practitioners; (2) abolish the 6-10 office, an extrajudicial security apparatus given the mandate to "eradicate" Falun Gong; and (3) release Falun Gong practitioners from prisons and reeducation through labor camps, including those practitioners who are relatives of U.S. citizens (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Ms. Watson Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 03/16/2010

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To recognize the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve as a unique and precious ecosystem. [HR-701]
Recognizes: (1) the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve of Fairfax County, Virginia, as a unique and precious ecosystem and an invaluable natural resource; and (2) the leadership of Representatives John Dingell, John Saylor, and Henry Reuss in preserving it.Celebrates the 50th anniversary of its designation as a protected wetland habitat. Expresses the need to continue to conserve, protect, and restore this fragile habitat. Commends the Friends of Dyke Marsh for its longstanding commitment to promoting conservation and environmental awareness and stewardship.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H10545) on 10/07/2009

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