HRES 1229
110th Congress
House
Commemorations
Academic performance
Community and school
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Secondary education
Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2008, promoting the importance of encouraging intellectual growth, and rewarding academic excellence of all American high school students.
Everywhere this bill has been
8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 23, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 23, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5828-5829)
Jun 23, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5828-5829)
Jun 23, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1229.
Jun 23, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5828-5830)
Jun 23, 2008
Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
May 22, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
May 22, 2008
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Honors the valedictorians and graduating seniors of the class of 2008 for their academic achievements and contributions to their communities.
Encourages all valedictorians and graduating seniors to continue their studies.
Supports the continued social engagement of valedictorians and graduating seniors.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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