Supported America Saves Week. Congressman Forbes supported the goals of America Saves Week (H.Res.1082), which emphasizes the importance of individual savings America's financial security.
This resolution passed the House by voice vote. 

Supported licensing requirements for multi-state insurers. Congressman Forbes supported the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act, H.R. 2554, which would reestablish the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers (NARAB) as a nonprofit corporation to enforce insurers’ licensing and qualification requirements, including requiring a criminal background check for those wishing to become a member of the Association.
This resolution passed the House by voice vote.

Opposed a one-size-fits-all approach to schools.  Congressman Forbes voted to oppose H.R. 4247 because it would create a one-size-fits-all federal mandate concerning the use of restraints and seclusion in America’s schools.  While Congressman Forbes believes implementing laws to protect our nation’s students is critical, especially for students with physical and mental disabilities, he does not believe such decisions should be made by bureaucrats in Washington.  Virginia, like many other states, already have laws in place governing the use of restraint and seclusion in schools across the Commonwealth.
This bill passed the House by a vote of 262-153.

Continued to question plans to move an aircraft carrier from Norfolk to Mayport, Florida. Congressman Forbes and other members of the Hampton Roads Military Affairs Commission sent a letter to the Navy expressing concerns surrounding about a plan to move a Norfolk-based aircraft carrier to Florida. The Commission is comprised of federal, state, and local elected officials, retired military officers, and local business owners and Chamber of Commerce members.

Supported efforts to reverse NAS Oceana encroachment. Congressman Forbes signed a letter to the Virginia General Assembly opposing the elimination of annual funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia that is used to reverse encroachment at NAS Oceana. The Navy identified encroachment as a problem facing NAS Oceana during the 2005 BRAC Round. The Commonwealth has since provided funds to purchase land to reverse the problem.  Purchasing property around the base allows flight path safety to be enhanced and military readiness improved as possible pilot distractions are reduced.

Commended the Cell Phones for Soldiers program. Congressman Forbes cosponsored H.Res 1078 commending Cell Phones for Soldiers, a non-profit organization that collects old and unwanted cell phones, recycles them and uses the proceeds to purchase calling cards so that American soldiers serving overseas can call friends and family free of charge. The program has provided 500,000 calling cards through donations totaling over 30 million minutes.

Honored the Last World War I Veteran. Congressman Forbes cosponsored H. Res.1060 congratulating Frank Buckles, America's last surviving WWI veteran, on his 109th birthday on February 1, 2010. Congressman Forbes wrote an editorial about Frank Buckles and World War I veterans in 2008. 

Supported coordinating government efforts to mitigate the threat of natural disasters. Congressman Forbes voted for the Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2009, H.R. 3820, which continues government programs to reduce the risk caused by natural disasters including earthquakes and windstorms.  It also creates an interagency committee to coordinate government efforts to mitigate the threat of natural disasters.
This bill passed the House by a vote of 335-50.