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HRES 56 111th Congress House

Expressing support for designation of the week of February 2 through February 6, 2009, as "National School Counseling Week".

Introduced: January 13, 2009 Introduced by: Sánchez, Linda T. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Education Congressional tributesElementary and secondary educationTeaching, teachers, curricula
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Mar 6, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Jan 22, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 22, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 28). (text: CR 1/21/2009 H402-403)
Jan 22, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H468-469)
Jan 21, 2009
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Loebsack objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Jan 21, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 56.
Jan 21, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H402-405)
Jan 21, 2009
Mr. Loebsack moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jan 13, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jan 13, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 22, 2009 House · vote #28 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 417–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action March 6, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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

Honors the contributions of school counselors to the success of students in our elementary and secondary schools.

Encourages the observation of National School Counseling Week (February 2-6, 2009) with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the crucial role school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • SRES 381 Related bill A resolution designating the week of February 1 through February 5, 2010, as "National School Counseling Week".
  • HRES 1029 Identical bill Expressing support for designation of the week of February 1 through February 5, 2010, as "National School Counseling W…
 Bill text 2 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Jan 13, 2009
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jan 13, 2009
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Jan 13, 2009
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 56: Expressing support for designation of the week of February 2 through February 6, 2009, as "National School Counseling Week".. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-56/
MLA
"H. Res. 56: Expressing support for designation of the week of February 2 through February 6, 2009, as "National School Counseling Week".." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-56/.
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H. Res. 56, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-56/.
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