HRES 161 108th Congress House

Recognizing the achievements of Operation Respect and the "Don't laugh At Me" programs.

Introduced: March 25, 2003 See on congress.gov

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Agreed to (House)

Apr 29, 2003

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Apr 29, 2003

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

Apr 29, 2003

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text as passed House: CR H3411-3412)

Apr 29, 2003

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text as passed House: CR H3411-3412)

Apr 29, 2003

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 161.

Apr 29, 2003

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3411-3415)

Apr 29, 2003

Mr. Porter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

Mar 25, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Mar 25, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E566)

Mar 25, 2003

Introduced in House

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Latest action April 29, 2003

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Commends Operation Respect (a nonprofit organization engaged in a national effort to transform after-school programs and children's summer camps into more compassionate and respectful environments), its "Don't Laugh At Me" programs, and the program creator, Peter Yarrow, for their contributions to the sound emotional development, personal growth, and physical safety of children throughout the United States.

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Education and Workforce Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 3

FROST, MARTIN

· Mar 25, 2003

Pallone, Frank

New Jersey · Mar 25, 2003

Schakowsky, Janice D.

Illinois · Mar 25, 2003

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 161: Recognizing the achievements of Operation Respect and the "Don't laugh At Me" programs.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-161/

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