Rep. Walter Jones

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District HD-NC-3
Party Republican
Bills Introduced 24

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Calling for an appeal of the ruling which found the National Day of Prayer to be unconstitutional and expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the institution of an annual National Day of Prayer. [HR-1279]
Encourages Attorney General Eric Holder to appeal the ruling by United States District Judge Barbara Crabb that the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to the institution of an annual National Day of Prayer.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve King Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 07/26/2010

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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. [HR-1289]
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Democratic Members of the House should join its Republican Members in a total ban on earmarks for one year; (2) discretionary spending should be reduced in the concurrent budget resolution for FY2011 by the total amount that was spent on requests for earmarks in FY2010; (3) if spending in that resolution is not reduced by such amount, an amendment to that resolution to effectuate this change should be made in order; and (4) a complete review and overhaul of the congressional budgetary, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E625) on 04/22/2010

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Supporting the goals and ideals of American Craft Beer Week. [HR-1297]
Supports the goals of American Craft Beer Week, as founded by the Brewers Association, and recognizes craft brewers' contributions to the U.S. economy.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Mr. Davis (il) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 05/18/2010

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Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day. [HR-1299]
Supports the goals of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Honors federal, state, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Mr. Deutch Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 05/11/2010

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Recognizing the importance of detecting esophageal cancer during its earliest stages, advancing medical research, and supporting the goals and ideals of Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. [HR-1343]
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month; and (2) increased research into the causes, treatments, and cures for esophageal cancer.Applauds the efforts of advocates and organizations that encourage awareness, promote research, and provide education and support to those impacted.Recognizes the importance of early screening.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E805) on 05/11/2010

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Recognizing North Carolina Central University on its 100th anniversary. [HR-1361]
Honors the memory of Dr. James E. Shepard for his role in founding North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina. Celebrates the school's 100th anniversary and recognizes its accomplishments over the past century. Encourages North Carolina's citizens to participate in activities marking this historic occasion.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H3670-3671) on 05/20/2010

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Honoring the historic and community significance of the Chatham County Courthouse and expressing condolences to Chatham County and the town of Pittsboro for the fire damage sustained by the courthouse on March 25, 2010. [HR-1364]
Expresses condolences to the North Carolina court system, Chatham County, and the town of Pittsboro for the tragic loss of the Chatham County Courthouse. Commends the heroic actions of the Chatham County firefighters and first responders who worked tirelessly to combat the Courthouse fire, minimize the damage to the Courthouse and the historic materials contained therein, and protect the public. Recognizes the community significance of the Courthouse as both the most significant historic landmark and the cornerstone of justice and the rule of law (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Walter Jones Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H3623) on 05/19/2010

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Commending the National Rifle Association for developing the Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program and teaching 23,000,000 children its lifesaving message. [HR-1365]
Commends the National Rifle Association for developing the Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program to teach firearm safety to children and supports the goals and objectives of such program. Encourages: (1) educators to incorporate gun education programs in elementary school curricula; and (2) civic and community organizations to support funding for the Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The Subcommittee On Healthy Families And Communities. on 06/29/2010

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Condemning the theft from the Mojave National Preserve of the national Mojave Cross memorial honoring American soldiers who died in World War I. [HR-1378]
Condemns the illegal removal from the Mojave National Preserve of the Mojave Cross memorial and urges the National Park Service and federal law enforcement agencies to continue working with the Veterans of Foreign Wars to recover the memorial.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Mrs. Christensen Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 09/28/2010

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that State and local governments, and State and local law enforcement personnel in the course of carrying out routine duties, have the inherent authority of a sovereign entity to investigate, identify, apprehend, arrest, detain, or transfer to Federal custody aliens in the United States, for the purpose of assisting in the enforcement of the immigration laws of the United States. [HR-1384]
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) states and state law enforcement personnel in the course of carrying out routine duties have the inherent authority to investigate, identify, arrest, detain, or transfer to federal custody aliens in the United States for purposes of U.S. immigration law enforcement; (2) state and local governments should be supported and reimbursed by the federal government for taking actions to discourage illegal immigration; (4) state and local governments that knowingly harbor illegal immigrants should (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 07/26/2010

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