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HCONRES 318 110th Congress House International Affairs Commemorations Economic development Economics and Public Finance Environmental Protection Environmental health Health Potable water Poverty Sewage disposal Special years Water Resources Development Water quality World health

Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation.

Introduced: March 14, 2008 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 1, 2008
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 1, 2008
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8016)
Aug 1, 2008
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8016)
Jun 11, 2008
Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 775.
Jun 10, 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.
Jun 10, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5145-5149)
Jun 10, 2008
Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jun 10, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5173)
Jun 10, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 395). (text: CR H5145-5146)
Jun 10, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 10, 2008
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): 411 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 395).(text: CR H5145-5146)
Apr 30, 2008
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 30, 2008
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 14, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 14, 2008
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 10, 2008 House · vote #395 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 4110 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 10, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Supports the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation.

Recognizes the importance of sanitation on public health, poverty reduction, economic and social development, and the environment.

Encourages the people of the United States to observe the International Year of Sanitation with appropriate recognition and programs to demonstrate the importance of sanitation and hygiene in achieving the Millennium Development Goals, and to support developing countries in their efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goal target on basic sanitation.

What's happening now August 1, 2008

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1