Honoring the services and sacrifices of the United States merchant marine.
Latest action · May 22, 2001 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Progress
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- IntroducedApr 25, 2001
- Agreed to in HouseMay 21, 2001
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
Recognizes: (1) the critical role played by vessels of the U.S. merchant marine fleet in transporting equipment, supplies, and personnel in support of the Nation's defense; and (2) the historical significance of May 22 as National Maritime Day, which commemorates the anniversary of the first transoceanic voyage under steam propulsion.
Encourages the American people and appropriate government agencies to recognize the services and sacrifices of the U.S. merchant marine through appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Requests that all ships under the U.S. flag prominently display the flag on such day.
Cosponsors 23
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from May 1, 2001 to May 21, 2001.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-AZ | Ed Pastor | May 1, 2001 | |
| R-PA | George W. Gekas | May 1, 2001 | |
| D-RI | James R. Langevin | May 1, 2001 | |
| R-GA | Johnny Isakson | May 1, 2001 | |
| R-CT | Rob Simmons | May 1, 2001 | |
| D-VA | Virgil H. Goode Jr. | May 1, 2001 | |
| R-NC | Walter B. Jones | May 1, 2001 | |
| R-MD | Wayne T. Gilchrest | May 1, 2001 | |
| R-CA | Stephen Horn | May 2, 2001 | |
| D-IL | William O. Lipinski | May 2, 2001 | |
| R-VA | Bob Goodlatte | May 17, 2001 | |
| R-SC | Floyd Spence | May 17, 2001 | |
| D-TX | Gene Green | May 17, 2001 | |
| D-MA | James P. McGovern | May 17, 2001 | |
| D-CA | Jane Harman | May 17, 2001 |
Actions 12
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 22, 2001Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- May 21, 2001At 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.
- May 21, 2001Considered as unfinished business.
- May 21, 2001Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2346-2348)
- May 21, 2001DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 109.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
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