HRES 971
110th Congress
House
Commemorations
Alabama
Arkansas
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Department of Homeland Security
Disaster relief
Emergency Management
Emergency medicine
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Federal employees
Fire fighters
Government Operations and Politics
Kentucky
Law enforcement officers
Medical personnel
Mississippi
Paramedical personnel
Police
Tennessee
Expressing the sympathies and support of the House of Representatives for the individuals and institutions affected by the powerful tornados that struck communities in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee on February 5th, 2008.
Introduced: February 12, 2008
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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 voice vote. (text: CR H919)
Feb 13, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H919)
Feb 13, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 971.
Feb 13, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H919-922)
Feb 13, 2008
Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 13, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Feb 12, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 12, 2008
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Expresses the deepest sympathies of the House of Representatives to the citizens of the states hit by the storms over the devastation caused by the powerful tornados that struck their communities on February 5, 2008.
Expresses the appreciation of the House to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), first responders, and the others involved in the relief effort for their valiant service to those affected by the storms.
Expresses the support of the House as the citizens of these communities continue their efforts to rebuild their community and their lives.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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