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

Introduced: June 12, 2009 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps

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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

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): 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

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Jul 16, 2009	House · vote #554	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Passed	416–9	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 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.

What's happening now July 16, 2009

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

Committees of jurisdiction 3

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Energy and Commerce Committee
Energy and Commerce Committee
House of Representatives
Health Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Energy and Commerce Committee