H.J. Res. 27 108th Congress House

Recognizing and commending the continuing dedication, selfless service, and commitment of members of the Armed Forces and their families during the Global War on Terrorism and in defense of the…

Official title: Recognizing and commending the continuing dedication, selfless service, and commitment of members of the Armed Forces and their families during the Global War … Show full official titleShow less

Introduced: March 4, 2003 See on congress.gov

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Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Mar 6, 2003

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Mar 5, 2003

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 426 - 0 (Roll no. 46). (text: CR H1591)

Mar 5, 2003

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

Mar 5, 2003

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1602)

Mar 5, 2003

POSTPONED VOTE - 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.

Mar 5, 2003

The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.

Mar 5, 2003

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 27.

Mar 5, 2003

Considered by previous order. (consideration: CR H1591-1601)

Mar 5, 2003

Consideration initiated by previous order.

Mar 4, 2003

Mr. Dreier asked unanimous consent That it be in order at any time on Wednesday, March 5, 2003, to consider in the House H.J. Res 27 and that the joint resolution be considered as read for amendment; be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the joint resolution to final passage without intervening motion. Agreed to without objection.

Mar 4, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Mar 4, 2003

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Mar 5, 2003	House · vote #46	On Passage	Passed	426–0	See who voted →

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Latest action March 6, 2003

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Commends and expresses the gratitude of the Nation to: (1) all members of the U.S. Armed Forces (whether on active duty, in the National Guard, or in the Reserves) who are fighting the Global War on Terrorism; (2) the employers who in the spirit of patriotism maintain the job security of their mobilized National Guard and Reserve employees; and (3) the families of those service members who have borne the burden of separation from their loved ones and who have staunchly supported them during the conduct of the Global War on Terrorism.

Expresses the condolences of Congress to the families of the brave American service members who have lost their lives defending the Nation in the Global War on Terrorism.

Reaffirms that the Congress stands united with the President in the ongoing effort to defeat global terrorism.

Bill text 2 versions

Introduced in House Formatted Text PDF
Referred in Senate Formatted Text PDF

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

Committees of jurisdiction 2

Armed Services Committee
House of Representatives
Armed Services Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 8

Cole, Tom

Oklahoma · Mar 4, 2003

HILL, BARON

· Mar 4, 2003

Larsen, Rick

Washington · Mar 4, 2003

SCHROCK, EDWARD

· Mar 4, 2003

Smith, Adam

Washington · Mar 4, 2003

South Carolina · Mar 4, 2003

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APA

U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 27: Recognizing and commending the continuing dedication, selfless service, and commitment of members of the Armed Forces and their families during the Global War on Terrorism and in defense of the United States.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HJRES-27/

MLA

"H.J. Res. 27: Recognizing and commending the continuing dedication, selfless service, and commitment of members of the Armed Forces and their families during the Global War on Terrorism and in defense of the United States.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HJRES-27/.

Bluebook (legal)

H.J. Res. 27, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HJRES-27/.

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[H.J. Res. 27: Recognizing and commending the continuing dedication, selfless service, and commitment of members of the Armed Forces and their families during the Global War on Terrorism and in defense of the United States.](https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HJRES-27/)