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 | |
| R-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 | |
| R-VA | Jo Ann Davis | May 17, 2001 | |
| R-NY | John M. McHugh | May 17, 2001 | |
| D-FL | Karen L. Thurman | May 17, 2001 | |
| D-HI | Neil Abercrombie | May 17, 2001 | |
| R-NY | Peter T. King | May 17, 2001 | |
| R-PA | Phil English | May 17, 2001 | |
| R-AK | Don Young | May 21, 2001 | |
| D-NY | Gary L. Ackerman | May 21, 2001 |
Committees 3
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | Referred Apr 25, 2001 |
| Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee | Referred Apr 26, 2001 | |
| House | Armed Services Committee | Referred Apr 25, 2001 |
| Senate | Judiciary Committee | Referred May 22, 2001 |
Actions 11
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 22, 2001Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- May 21, 2001Mr. LaTourette moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- 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.
- 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.
In the Congressional Record 1
Days the Record’s own index lists this resolution, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | Debate and remarks H2346–H2348, H2363Text printed H2346 | Jerry F. Costello D-IL, Jo Ann Davis R-VA, Steven C. LaTourette R-OH | May 21, 2001 |
Research
What has been written about this resolution: committee reports, cost estimates, the sponsor’s authority statement, printed hearings and the Congressional Research Service’s work.
Printed hearings 1
Hearings whose printed record names this resolution, newest first: hearings on it, and wider hearings where it came up.
| Number | Hearing | Committee | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Hrg. 107-1001 | WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ISSUES AND CORPS REFORMS159 pages | Environment and Public Works Committee | Jun 18, 2002 |
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- Honoring the services and sacrifices of the United States merchant marine.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 22, 2001Referred in Senate
- May 21, 2001Engrossed in House
- Apr 25, 2001Introduced in House
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