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H. Con. Res. 170 107th Congress House

Encouraging corporations to contribute to faith-based organizations.

Introduced: June 20, 2001 See on congress.gov
Commerce Business and social problemsChurch and social problemsCorporate philanthropyReligion
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This resolution expired with the 107th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Jul 11, 2001
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Jul 10, 2001
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 170.
Jul 10, 2001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 10, 2001
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 17, 3 Present (Roll no. 211). (text: CR H3811-3812)
Jul 10, 2001
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3827)
Jul 10, 2001
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.
Jul 10, 2001
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3811-3118)
Jul 10, 2001
Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jun 25, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 20, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 20, 2001
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 10, 2001 House · vote #211 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 391–17 See who voted →
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 Latest action July 11, 2001

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Calls for U.S. corporations to make greater contributions to faith-based organizations battling societal challenges. Expresses the sense of Congress that such corporations: (1) are important partners with government in efforts to overcome social problems; and (2) should not adopt policies that prohibit contributions to faith-based organizations.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 170: Encouraging corporations to contribute to faith-based organizations.. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HCONRES-170/
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"H. Con. Res. 170: Encouraging corporations to contribute to faith-based organizations.." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HCONRES-170/.
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H. Con. Res. 170, 107th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HCONRES-170/.
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