HRES 831
111th Congress
House
Families
Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children in foster care awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, recognizing current programs and efforts designed to promote adoption, and encouraging people in the United States to seek improved safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.
Introduced: October 14, 2009
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8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 28, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 28, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12001)
Oct 28, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12001)
Oct 28, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 831.
Oct 28, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12001-12004)
Oct 28, 2009
Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Oct 14, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Oct 14, 2009
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.
Recognizes that every child in foster care deserves a permanent and loving family and the significant commitment of taxpayers to support adoption.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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