Concurrent resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and commending recipients of the Purple Heart for their courage and sacrifice on behalf of the United States.
Latest action · Aug 3, 2007 Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A concurrent resolution must be agreed to by both chambers, but it is not presented to the President and does not become law.
- IntroducedJan 31, 2007
- Agreed to in HouseJul 30, 2007
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
Congratulates the Military Order of the Purple Heart on its 75th anniversary as a national organization whose goals are to preserve and sustain the honor of the Armed Forces.
Commends all Purple Heart recipients for their courage and sacrifice on behalf of the United States.
Encourages all Americans to learn about the Purple Heart and the honor, courage, and bravery it symbolizes.
Cosponsors 91
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 8, 2007 to Jul 23, 2007.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Bob Filner | Feb 8, 2007 | |
| R-MI | Candice S. Miller | Feb 8, 2007 | |
| D-MN | Collin C. Peterson | Feb 8, 2007 | |
| D-FL | Corrine Brown | Feb 8, 2007 | |
| D-MI | Dale E. Kildee | Feb 8, 2007 | |
| R-IN | Dan Burton | Feb 8, 2007 | |
| D-IL | Daniel Lipinski | Feb 8, 2007 | |
| R-OH | Deborah Pryce | Feb 8, 2007 | |
| D-NJ | Donald M. Payne | Feb 8, 2007 | |
| D-GA | Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | Feb 8, 2007 | |
| R-SC | Henry E. Brown, Jr. | Feb 8, 2007 | |
| D-MA | James P. McGovern | Feb 8, 2007 | |
| R-NY | James T. Walsh | Feb 8, 2007 | |
| R-TX | Jeb Hensarling | Feb 8, 2007 | |
| R-IL | Jerry Weller | Feb 8, 2007 |
Actions 12
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Aug 3, 2007Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Jul 31, 2007Received in the Senate.
- Jul 30, 2007Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 7/31/2007 H8927-8928)
- Jul 30, 2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 49.
- Jul 30, 2007Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 30, 2007Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- Jul 30, 2007On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/31/2007 H8927)
- Jul 30, 2007Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 7/31/2007 H8927)
- Jul 30, 2007The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- Feb 26, 2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
- Jan 31, 2007Introduced in House
- Jan 31, 2007Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCONRES 26 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and commending recipients of the Purple Heart for their courageous demonstrations of gallantry and heroism on behalf of the United States. | Related bill | Aug 1, 2007 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Aug 3, 2007Referred in Senate
- Jul 30, 2007Engrossed in House
- Jan 31, 2007Introduced in House
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