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H. Res. 917 110th Congress House

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 22, 2008 See on congress.gov
Commemorations CommerceEducationElementary and secondary educationEngineering
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EngineersHigher educationIndustrial standardsInfrastructureMathematicsResearch and developmentScience, Technology, CommunicationsScientific educationSpecial weeksTechnological innovations
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 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Feb 13, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 13, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 57). (text: CR H894)
Feb 13, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H909)
Feb 13, 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.
Feb 13, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 917.
Feb 13, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H894-896)
Feb 13, 2008
Mr. Lipinski moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jan 15, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
Jan 15, 2008
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 13, 2008 House · vote #57 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 408–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action February 13, 2008

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supports the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week and its aim to increase understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers and promote literacy in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Declares that the House of Representatives will work with the engineering community to make sure that its creativity and contribution can be expressed through research, development, standardization, and innovation.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 59 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineeers Week, and for other purposes.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 9
All 9 Democratic 5 Republican 2
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Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Jan 29, 2008
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jan 22, 2008
Bordallo, Madeleine
· Jan 17, 2008
 D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Jan 17, 2008
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jan 15, 2008
 D
Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Jan 15, 2008
LAMPSON, NICK
· Jan 15, 2008
 D
Matsui, Doris O.
California · Jan 15, 2008
 R
Smith, Adrian
Nebraska · Jan 15, 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 917: Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week, and for other purposes.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-917/
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