Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to the patriotic and professional men and women serving in the United States Marine Corps in defense of the United States.
Latest action · Feb 29, 2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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 simple resolution is the business of one chamber alone: it is not sent to the other chamber or to the President, and does not become law.
- IntroducedFeb 6, 2008
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
Condemns the City Council of Berkeley, California, for impugning the integrity and professionalism of the Marine Corps. Recommends that any special federal projects funding provided under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, for Berkeley be rescinded.
Recognizes: (1) the service and sacrifices of members of the Armed Forces and their families; and (2) the efforts of the United States Marine Corps Recruiting Command.
Commends the unique and significant role the Marine Corps has played in upholding U.S. freedom and security.
Reaffirms a commitment to ensuring that policy disagreements do not compromise the honor and sacrifice of serving military personnel.
Cosponsors 75
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 6, 2008 to Mar 10, 2008, with 27 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-FL | Adam H. Putnam | Original | Feb 6, 2008 |
| R-ID | Bill Sali | Original | Feb 6, 2008 |
| R-CA | Brian P. Bilbray | Original | Feb 6, 2008 |
| R-UT | Chris Cannon | Original | Feb 6, 2008 |
| R-IN | Dan Burton | Original | Feb 6, 2008 |
| R-CA | Darrell Issa | Original | Feb 6, 2008 |
| R-VA | Eric Cantor | Original | Feb 6, 2008 |
| R-NJ | Frank A. LoBiondo | Original | Feb 6, 2008 |
| R-VA | Frank R. Wolf | Original | Feb 6, 2008 |
| R-VA | J. Randy Forbes | Original | Feb 6, 2008 |
| R-TX | Jeb Hensarling | Original | Feb 6, 2008 |
| R-FL | Jeff Miller | Original | Feb 6, 2008 |
| R-SC | Joe Wilson | Original | Feb 6, 2008 |
| R-OH | John A. Boehner | Original | Feb 6, 2008 |
| R-TX | John R. Carter | Original | Feb 6, 2008 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Feb 29, 2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
- Feb 6, 2008Introduced in House
- Feb 6, 2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
- Armed Forces and National Security
- California
- City councils
- Congressional tributes
- Economics and Public Finance
- Federal-city relations
- Government Operations and Politics
- Grants-in-aid
- Intergovernmental fiscal relations
- Marines
- Military personnel
- Recruiting and enlistment
- Rescission of appropriated funds
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- Feb 6, 2008Introduced in House
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