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HRES 1024 111th Congress House Social Welfare Commemorative events and holidays Poverty and welfare assistance

Expressing support for designation of January as Poverty in America Awareness Month.

Introduced: January 20, 2010 See on congress.gov
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Jan 27, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 27, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 18 (Roll no. 21). (text: CR 1/26/2010 H351)
Jan 27, 2010
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): 387 - 18 (Roll no. 21).(text: CR 1/26/2010 H351)
Jan 27, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H400)
Jan 26, 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 26, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1024.
Jan 26, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H350-353)
Jan 26, 2010
Mr. McDermott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jan 20, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 20, 2010
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 27, 2010 House · vote #21 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 387–18 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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

Supports the designation of Poverty in America Awareness Month.

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) eradicating poverty in the United States should be the goal for all people in the United States; (2) the severe economic downturn has highlighted the need to ensure that the nation's most vulnerable individuals and families are able to meet their most fundamental needs during a time of financial crisis; and (3) Congress should recommit itself to helping individuals and families facing economic hardship receive the assistance they need and deserve in moving towards greater economic security through programs under title IV (Grants to States for Aid and Services to Needy Families with Children and for Child-welfare Services) of the Social Security Act and other related programs.

What's happening now January 27, 2010

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4