HRES 438 · 107th Congress 2001–2003, ended

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that improving men's health through fitness and the reduction of obesity should be a priority.

Introduced Jun 6, 2002 Originated House Sponsor Patrick J. Toomey R-PA

Fact sheet

Latest action · Jun 11, 2002 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Progress

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  1. IntroducedJun 6, 2002
  2. Agreed to in HouseJun 11, 2002

Summary

Recognizes that being overweight or obese is a major health concern in the United States and pledges to act proactively to combat this problem. Commends and supports the work of those currently combating the problem and urges all governmental and private organizations to promote a healthy lifestyle.

Recorded votes 1

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Roll callQuestionResultDate
House 220Passed396–2Jun 11, 2002

Cosponsors

Members who signed on, in the order they did.

No cosponsors are on file for this measure.

Actions 11

Everything that happened, newest first.

  1. Jun 11, 2002At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Fossella 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
  2. Jun 11, 2002Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3418-3419)
  3. Jun 11, 2002Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3304-3308)
  4. Jun 11, 2002DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 438.
  5. Jun 11, 2002Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Subjects

Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.

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