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HRES 339 111th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Congressional tributes Marine and inland water transportation Military operations and strategy Military personnel and dependents Transportation employees Transportation safety and security Violent crime

Expressing the sense of the United States House of Represensatives regarding the hijacking of the Maersk Alabama, the kidnapping of Captain Richard Phillips by Somali pirates, the rescue of Captain Phillips by United States Navy SEALs and the crews of the USS Bainbridge, USS Boxer, USS Halyburton and Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 21, 2009 Introduced by: Welch, Peter Democratic · Vermont See on congress.gov
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Became law
Apr 22, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 22, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4590-4591)
Apr 22, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4590-4591)
Apr 22, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 339.
Apr 22, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4590-4594)
Apr 22, 2009
Mr. Langevin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Apr 21, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Apr 21, 2009
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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

Commends the crew of the Maersk Alabama and Captain Richard Phillips, who selflessly placed himself in harm's way to protect his crew.

Recognizes the U.S. Navy, the crews of the USS Bainbridge, Boxer, Halyburton, and Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 for their role in the rescue.

Congratulates the Navy SEALs on the scene for their decisive action that resulted in the rescue of Captain Phillips.

Joins all Americans in expressing great relief that the crew has returned home safely.

What's happening now April 22, 2009

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

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