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HCONRES 295 110th Congress House Commemorations Armed Forces and National Security Congressional tributes Families Military dependents

Expressing the deepest appreciation of Congress to the families of members of the United States Armed Forces.

Introduced: February 13, 2008 Introduced by: Bilirakis, Gus M. Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Jul 17, 2008
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Jul 16, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6648-6649)
Jul 16, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 508). (text: CR 7/14/2008 H6423)
Jul 16, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14, 2008
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 14, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 295.
Jul 14, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6422-6424)
Jul 14, 2008
Mr. Courtney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 29, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Feb 13, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Feb 13, 2008
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 16, 2008 House · vote #508 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 415–0 See who voted →
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses appreciation to the families of members of the Armed Forces for their unwavering support while such members answer the call to serve their country.

What's happening now July 17, 2008

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

 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 1 Republican 4
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Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Apr 24, 2008
McCarthy, Kevin
· Apr 15, 2008
 R
Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Apr 15, 2008
 R
Carter, John R.
Texas · Apr 2, 2008
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Mar 14, 2008
 R
Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Mar 4, 2008
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 295: Expressing the deepest appreciation of Congress to the families of members of the United States Armed Forces.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HCONRES-295/
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"H. Con. Res. 295: Expressing the deepest appreciation of Congress to the families of members of the United States Armed Forces.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HCONRES-295/.
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H. Con. Res. 295, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HCONRES-295/.
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