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HRES 718 111th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Commemorative events and holidays Crime victims Monuments and memorials Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations Terrorism

Recognizing September 11 as a "National Day of Service and Remembrance".

Introduced: July 31, 2009 Introduced by: Matsui, Doris O. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 9, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 9, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9373)
Sep 9, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9373)
Sep 9, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 718.
Sep 9, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9373-9376)
Sep 9, 2009
Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jul 31, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jul 31, 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.)

Calls upon all people in the United States to: (1) observe, annually, a National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of those who lost their lives or were injured in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and in tribute to those who came to the aid of those in need; and (2) continue to live their lives throughout the year with the same spirit of unity, service, and compassion that was exhibited following the attacks.

What's happening now September 9, 2009

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

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