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HRES 543 111th Congress House

Expressing support for designation of June as "Home Safety Month".

Introduced: June 15, 2009 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jul 16, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 16, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 9, 3 Present (Roll no. 554). (text: CR 7/14/2009 H8059-8060)
Jul 16, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8204-8205)
Jul 14, 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.
Jul 14, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 543.
Jul 14, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8059-8061)
Jul 14, 2009
Mrs. Halvorson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jun 15, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 15, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Jun 12, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 12, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 16, 2009 House · vote #554 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 416–9 See who voted →
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 Latest action July 16, 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.)

Supports the designation of Home Safety Month.

Recognizes the contributions of: (1) home safety related nonprofit organizations; and (2) the Home Safety Council for introducing www.MySafeHome.org to help adults identify the dangers present in and around the home, and for promoting the Hands on Home Safety Campaign.

Encourages adults, parents, and caregivers to take greater actions to reduce unintentional injuries and educate themselves on the importance of home safety.

Encourages: (1) manufacturers to develop innovative safety products and features to help lessen the number of home injuries and accidents; and (2) local and national government leaders to support funding for critical home safety education programs.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 38
All 38 Democratic 29
Minnick, Walter
· Jun 23, 2009
 D
Titus, Dina
Nevada · Jun 23, 2009
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Jun 19, 2009
 D
Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Jun 18, 2009
 D
Castor, Kathy
Florida · Jun 18, 2009
Griffith, Parker
· Jun 18, 2009
Murphy, Scott
· Jun 18, 2009
 D
Waters, Maxine
California · Jun 18, 2009
 D
Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Jun 17, 2009
 D
Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Jun 17, 2009
 D
DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Jun 17, 2009
 D
Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Jun 17, 2009
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Jun 17, 2009
 D
Welch, Peter
Vermont · Jun 17, 2009
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Jun 16, 2009
 D
Carson, André
Indiana · Jun 16, 2009
 D
Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Jun 16, 2009
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Jun 16, 2009
Driehaus, Steve
· Jun 16, 2009
Kosmas, Suzanne
· Jun 16, 2009
 D
Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Jun 16, 2009
 D
Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Jun 16, 2009
 D
Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Jun 16, 2009
 D
Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Jun 16, 2009
Pierluisi, Pedro
· Jun 16, 2009
 D
Quigley, Mike
Illinois · Jun 16, 2009
 D
Tonko, Paul
New York · Jun 16, 2009
 D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Jun 16, 2009
 D
Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Jun 16, 2009
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Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Jun 16, 2009
Bordallo, Madeleine
· Jun 15, 2009
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jun 15, 2009
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jun 12, 2009
Massa, Eric
· Jun 12, 2009
 D
Matsui, Doris O.
California · Jun 12, 2009
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jun 12, 2009
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Jun 12, 2009
Teague, Harry
· Jun 12, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 543: Expressing support for designation of June as "Home Safety Month".. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-543/
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"H. Res. 543: Expressing support for designation of June as "Home Safety Month".." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-543/.
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H. Res. 543, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-543/.
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