Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Letter Carriers Appreciation Day.
Latest action · Apr 29, 2008 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedJan 10, 2007
- Agreed to in HouseApr 29, 2008
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Supports the goals and ideals of a National Letter Carriers Appreciation Day to recognize the unique contributions made by the United States Postal Service letter carriers to the nation's well-being and prosperity.
Cosponsors 51
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Mar 1, 2007 to Apr 29, 2008.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NC | Heath Shuler | Mar 1, 2007 | |
| R-NE | Jeff Fortenberry | Mar 1, 2007 | |
| R-NJ | Jim Saxton | Mar 1, 2007 | |
| R-NY | John R. "Randy" Kuhl Jr. | Mar 1, 2007 | |
| R-TX | Pete Sessions | Mar 1, 2007 | |
| R-IN | Dan Burton | Mar 6, 2007 | |
| D-AZ | Ed Pastor | Mar 6, 2007 | |
| D-MN | Collin C. Peterson | Mar 7, 2007 | |
| D-OH | Marcy Kaptur | Mar 7, 2007 | |
| R-NY | Peter T. King | Mar 7, 2007 | |
| D-MN | James L. Oberstar | Mar 14, 2007 | |
| D-MI | John Conyers, Jr. | Mar 14, 2007 | |
| D-IL | Phil Hare | Mar 14, 2007 | |
| D-MD | Albert Russell Wynn | Apr 17, 2007 | |
| D-FL | Allen Boyd | Apr 17, 2007 |
Actions 10
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Apr 29, 2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2825-2827)
- Apr 29, 2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 49.
- Apr 29, 2008Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Apr 29, 2008Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- Apr 29, 2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2826)
- Apr 29, 2008Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2826)
- Apr 16, 2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Apr 16, 2008Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation by Voice Vote.
- Jan 10, 2007Introduced in House
- Jan 10, 2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Apr 29, 2008Engrossed in House
- Jan 10, 2007Introduced in House
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