HCONRES 177 111th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes Crime prevention

Raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the country and expressing support for designation of October 1, 2009, through October 3, 2009, as "Celebrate Safe Communities" Week, and October as "Crime Prevention Month".

Introduced: July 31, 2009 See on congress.gov

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Oct 28, 2009

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Oct 28, 2009

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

Oct 28, 2009

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12004)

Oct 28, 2009

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12004)

Oct 28, 2009

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 177.

Oct 28, 2009

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12004-12006)

Oct 28, 2009

Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

Aug 19, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Jul 31, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jul 31, 2009

Introduced in House

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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses support for the designation of Celebrate Safe Communities Week and for Crime Prevention Month.

Commends the efforts of local law enforcement agencies and their community partners in the fight against crime.

Encourages the National Sheriffs' Association and the National Crime Prevention Council to continue to promote action to reduce crime and build safer communities.

Encourages government agencies, civil groups, schools, businesses, and youth organizations to educate the public, showcase their accomplishments, and explore new partnerships during Crime Prevention Month.

What's happening now October 28, 2009

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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