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Honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and encouraging the continued commitment to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a national day of service.

Introduced: January 12, 2010 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Feb 23, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
Jan 13, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 13, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 0 (Roll no. 3). (text: CR H56-57)
Jan 13, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H107-108)
Jan 13, 2010
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.
Jan 13, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1002.
Jan 13, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H56-60)
Jan 13, 2010
Mr. Kildee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jan 12, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jan 12, 2010
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 13, 2010 House · vote #3 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 379–0 See who voted →
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Encourages all individuals in the United States to pay tribute to the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through participation in community service projects on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Recognizes: (1) the value of community service and volunteerism in the creation of civil society and as a means of nonviolent community progress consistent with Dr. King's works; and (2) the benefits of the collaborative work by the many organizations that promote, facilitate, and carry out service projects.

Encourages the Members of the House of Representatives and colleagues to urge their constituents to participate in community service projects.

Acknowledges that by serving one's country, one's community, and one's neighbor our nation makes progress in civility, equality, and unity consistent with the values and life's work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

What's happening now February 23, 2010

Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

 Bill text 2 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Jan 13, 2010
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jan 13, 2010
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · Jan 12, 2010
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1002: Honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and encouraging the continued commitment to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a national day of service.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-1002/
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"H. Res. 1002: Honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and encouraging the continued commitment to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a national day of service.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-1002/.
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H. Res. 1002, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-1002/.
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[H. Res. 1002: Honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and encouraging the continued commitment to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a national day of service.](https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-1002/)
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