HRES 1007 110th Congress House

Expressing the condolences of the House to those affected by the devastating shooting incident of February 14, 2008, at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois.

Introduced: February 28, 2008 See on congress.gov

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Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps

Introduced

In committee

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Agreed to (House)

Mar 5, 2008

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

Mar 5, 2008

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1255)

Mar 5, 2008

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1255)

Mar 5, 2008

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1007.

Mar 5, 2008

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1255-1257)

Mar 5, 2008

Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

Feb 28, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Feb 28, 2008

Introduced in House

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Latest action March 5, 2008

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

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Expresses condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those killed in the tragic shooting on February 14, 2008, at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois.

Extends support and prayers to those who were wounded and wishes them a speedy recovery.

Commends the emergency responders, law enforcement officers, health care providers, and counselors who performed their duties with professionalism and dedication in response to the tragedy.

Reaffirms the House of Representative's commitment to helping ensure that our schools are safe and secure environments for learning.

Expresses solidarity with Northern Illinois University.

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Education and Workforce Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 5

Bordallo, Madeleine

· Mar 4, 2008

Wasserman Schultz, Debbie

Florida · Mar 3, 2008

Davis, Danny K.

Illinois · Feb 28, 2008

McCollum, Betty

Minnesota · Feb 28, 2008

Schakowsky, Janice D.

Illinois · Feb 28, 2008

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APA

U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1007: Expressing the condolences of the House to those affected by the devastating shooting incident of February 14, 2008, at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1007/

MLA

"H. Res. 1007: Expressing the condolences of the House to those affected by the devastating shooting incident of February 14, 2008, at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1007/.

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H. Res. 1007, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1007/.

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[H. Res. 1007: Expressing the condolences of the House to those affected by the devastating shooting incident of February 14, 2008, at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois.](https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1007/)