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Expressing the sense of the Congress that the men and women of the United States Postal Service have done an outstanding job of collecting, processing, sorting, and delivering the mail during this time of national emergency.

Introduced: October 31, 2001 Introduced by: Davis, Danny K. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 16, 2001
Committee on Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation and Federal Services.
Nov 15, 2001
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Nov 14, 2001
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Nov 14, 2001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 14, 2001
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 440). (text: CR 11/13/2001 H8048)
Nov 14, 2001
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 440).(text: CR 11/13/2001 H8048)
Nov 14, 2001
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8160-8161)
Nov 13, 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.
Nov 13, 2001
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 257.
Nov 13, 2001
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8048-8053)
Nov 13, 2001
Mr. McHugh moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Oct 31, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Oct 31, 2001
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 14, 2001 House · vote #440 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 4180 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Expresses the sense of Congress that the men and women of the U.S. Postal Service have done an outstanding job of delivering the mail during this time of national emergency and that Congress will work with them to assure the safety and well-being of postal workers as they carry out their duties and responsibilities, and of the general public.
What's happening now November 16, 2001

Committee on Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation and Federal Services.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3