HRES 549
110th Congress
House
Transportation and Public Works
Boats and boating
Citizen participation
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
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Government Operations and Politics
Informers
Marine safety
Sports and Recreation
Terrorism
Water Resources Development
Waterways
Recognizing the importance of America's Waterway Watch program, and for other purposes.
Everywhere this bill has been
16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 17, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 17, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 976). (text: CR 10/16/2007 H11607)
Oct 17, 2007
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 976).(text: CR 10/16/2007 H11607)
Oct 17, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11655-11656)
Oct 16, 2007
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.
Oct 16, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 549.
Oct 16, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11607-11609)
Oct 16, 2007
Mr. Cummings moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 14, 2007
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 111.
Sep 14, 2007
Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-324.
Aug 2, 2007
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Aug 2, 2007
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 2, 2007
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
Jul 17, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Jul 16, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 16, 2007
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2007 | House · vote #976 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 420–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes the importance of increasing maritime domain awareness.
Encourages those who engage in recreational waterway activities to be aware and report suspicious activities to appropriate authorities.
Supports the goals of the America's Waterway Watch program.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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