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Honoring the legacy of Fred Rogers and his dedication to creating a more compassionate, kind, and loving world for children and adults.

Introduced: February 27, 2003 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 4, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 4, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1489-1490)
Mar 4, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 42). (text: CR H1484)
Mar 4, 2003
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): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 42).(text: CR H1484)
Mar 4, 2003
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 4, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 111.
Mar 4, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1484-1487)
Mar 4, 2003
Mr. Murphy moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 27, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Feb 27, 2003
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 5, 2003 House · vote #42 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 4120 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Honors Fred Rogers for his legendary service to the improvement of the lives of children, his steadfast commitment to demonstrating the power of compassion, and his dedication to spreading kindness through example.

Expresses condolences and sympathies to his wife Joanne, his two sons, and his two grandsons.

What's happening now March 4, 2003

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 1