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HRES 1294 111th Congress House

Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in May as National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day to honor those who are serving and have served in the noble and self-sacrificing profession…

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Official title: Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in May as National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day to honor those who are serving and have served in the noble and self-sacrificing profession of Explosive Ordnance Disposal in the United States Armed Forces.

Introduced: May 5, 2010 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Commemorative events and holidaysFirearms and explosivesMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' organizations and recognition
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
May 11, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 11, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 0 (Roll no. 256). (text: CR H3283)
May 11, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3294)
May 11, 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.
May 11, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1294.
May 11, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3283-3284)
May 11, 2010
Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
May 6, 2010
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
May 6, 2010
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 22, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Apr 22, 2010
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 11, 2010 House · vote #256 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 388–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action May 11, 2010

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

 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 National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day to honor those who are serving and have served in the Armed Forces in the noble and self-sacrificing profession of explosive ordnance disposal.

 Bill text 2 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 16
All 16 Democratic 2 Republican 8
Faleomavaega, Eni
· May 11, 2010
 R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · May 5, 2010
 R
Buchanan, Vern
Florida · May 5, 2010
 R
Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · May 5, 2010
Fallin, Mary
· May 5, 2010
Lee, Christopher
· May 5, 2010
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · May 5, 2010
 R
Rogers, Mike D.
Alabama · May 5, 2010
 R
Smith, Adrian
Nebraska · May 5, 2010
 R
Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · May 5, 2010
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · May 5, 2010
 R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · May 4, 2010
 D
Castor, Kathy
Florida · May 4, 2010
Griffith, Parker
· May 4, 2010
Pierluisi, Pedro
· May 4, 2010
Bright, Bobby
· Apr 28, 2010
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1294: Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in May as National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day to honor those who are serving and have served in the noble and self-sacrificing profession of Explosive Ordnance Disposal in the United States Armed Forces.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-1294/
MLA
"H. Res. 1294: Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in May as National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day to honor those who are serving and have served in the noble and self-sacrificing profession of Explosive Ordnance Disposal in the United States Armed Forces.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-1294/.
Bluebook (legal)
H. Res. 1294, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-1294/.
Markdown link
[H. Res. 1294: Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in May as National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day to honor those who are serving and have served in the noble and self-sacrificing profession of Explosive Ordnance Disposal in the United States Armed Forces.](https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-1294/)
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