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HRES 291 111th Congress House

Recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in helping wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing gratitude to The Tower of Hope, and supporting the goals and ideals of creating a…

Official title: Recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in helping wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing gratitude to The Tower of Hope, and support… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: Recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in helping wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing gratitude to The Tower of Hope, and supporting the goals and ideals of creating a Tower of Hope Day.

Introduced: March 26, 2009 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Nov 2, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 2, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 291.
Nov 2, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12162-12163)
Nov 2, 2009
Mr. Walz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Nov 2, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 0 (Roll no. 833). (text: CR H12162)
Nov 2, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12178-12179)
Nov 2, 2009
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.
Mar 26, 2009
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E790-791)
Mar 26, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 2, 2009 House · vote #833 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 351–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action November 2, 2009

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.)

Acknowledges the importance of assistance dogs in helping combat-wounded veterans live happier and more independent lives.

Applauds the work of the Tower of Hope in providing such dogs to such veterans.

Expresses gratitude and support to volunteers and donors who offer time and funds to such program.

Encourages the public to support wounded veterans by volunteering or donating to help train assistance dogs.

Calls for the vigorous promotion of the benefits of assistance animals.

Supports creation of a Tower of Hope Day in honor of wounded veterans and their service dogs, the work of the Tower of Hope, and the many generous donors.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • SRES 115 Related bill A resolution recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in helping wounded veterans live more independent lives, e…
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 6 Republican 1
R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jul 31, 2009
Minnick, Walter
· Jul 31, 2009
 D
DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Jun 10, 2009
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · May 20, 2009
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · May 20, 2009
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · May 4, 2009
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Apr 21, 2009
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Apr 21, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 291: Recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in helping wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing gratitude to The Tower of Hope, and supporting the goals and ideals of creating a Tower of Hope Day.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-291/
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"H. Res. 291: Recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in helping wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing gratitude to The Tower of Hope, and supporting the goals and ideals of creating a Tower of Hope Day.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-291/.
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H. Res. 291, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-291/.
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