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Bill111th CongressFiled Feb 26, 2009Armed Forces and National Security
H.Con.Res. 64

Urging the President to designate 2009 as the "Year of the Military Family".

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Mar 11, 2009)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses the deepest appreciation to the families of members of the Armed Forces who serve or have served in defense of the United States.

Recognizes the contributions that military families make, and encourages the people of the United States to share in appreciation for the sacrifices of military families.

Urges the President to designate a "Year of the Military Family" and encourage the people of the United States and the Department of Defense (DOD) to observe it.

What just happenedMar 12, 2009

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4](D-MO)Sponsor
62 cosponsors37 D25 R
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  1. Mar 12, 2009IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Mar 11, 2009FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Mar 11, 2009FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 119). (text: CR H3297)

  4. Mar 11, 2009Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 119).(text: CR H3297)

  5. Mar 11, 2009FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3315-3316)

  6. Mar 11, 2009FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Mar 11, 2009FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 64.

  8. Mar 11, 2009FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3297-3300)

  9. Mar 11, 2009FloorH30300

    Mr. Skelton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  10. Feb 26, 2009IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Armed Services Committee
  11. Feb 26, 2009IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  12. Feb 26, 2009IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentMar 11, 200981

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses the deepest appreciation to the families of members of the Armed Forces who serve or have served in defense of the United States.

Recognizes the contributions that military families make, and encourages the people of the United States to share in appreciation for the sacrifices of military families.

Urges the President to designate a "Year of the Military Family" and encourage the people of the United States and the Department of Defense (DOD) to observe it.

Introduced in HouseFeb 26, 200900

Expresses the deepest appreciation to the families of members of the Armed Forces who serve or have served in defense of the United States.

Recognizes the contributions that military families make, and encourages the people of the United States to share in appreciation for the sacrifices of military families.

Urges the President to designate a "Year of the Military Family" and encourage the people of the United States and the Department of Defense (DOD) to observe it.

Urging the President to designate 2009 as the "Year of the Military Family". — Informed