Expressing the sympathies and support of the House of Representatives for the individuals and institutions affected by the powerful tornados that struck communities in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee on February 5th, 2008.
Latest action · Feb 13, 2008 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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 12, 2008
- Agreed to in HouseFeb 13, 2008
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses the deepest sympathies of the House of Representatives to the citizens of the states hit by the storms over the devastation caused by the powerful tornados that struck their communities on February 5, 2008.
Expresses the appreciation of the House to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), first responders, and the others involved in the relief effort for their valiant service to those affected by the storms.
Expresses the support of the House as the citizens of these communities continue their efforts to rebuild their community and their lives.
Cosponsors 21
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Feb 12, 2008.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-AL | Artur Davis | Original | Feb 12, 2008 |
| D-KY | Ben Chandler | Original | Feb 12, 2008 |
| R-TN | David Davis | Original | Feb 12, 2008 |
| R-KY | Ed Whitfield | Original | Feb 12, 2008 |
| D-MS | Gene Taylor | Original | Feb 12, 2008 |
| R-KY | Geoff Davis | Original | Feb 12, 2008 |
| R-KY | Harold Rogers | Original | Feb 12, 2008 |
| D-TN | Jim Cooper | Original | Feb 12, 2008 |
| R-AR | John Boozman | Original | Feb 12, 2008 |
| R-TN | John J. Duncan, Jr. | Original | Feb 12, 2008 |
| D-TN | John S. Tanner | Original | Feb 12, 2008 |
| D-TN | Lincoln Davis | Original | Feb 12, 2008 |
| D-AR | Marion Berry | Original | Feb 12, 2008 |
| R-TN | Marsha Blackburn | Original | Feb 12, 2008 |
| D-AR | Mike Ross | Original | Feb 12, 2008 |
| R-AL | Robert B. Aderholt | Original | Feb 12, 2008 |
| D-AL | Robert E. (Bud) Cramer Jr. | Original | Feb 12, 2008 |
| R-AL | Spencer Bachus | Original | Feb 12, 2008 |
| D-TN | Steve Cohen | Original | Feb 12, 2008 |
| D-AR | Vic Snyder | Original | Feb 12, 2008 |
| R-TN | Zach Wamp | Original | Feb 12, 2008 |
Committees 1
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 Feb 12, 2008 |
| Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee | Referred Feb 13, 2008 |
Actions 8
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Feb 13, 2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
- Feb 13, 2008Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- Feb 13, 2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H919-922)
- Feb 13, 2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 971.
- Feb 13, 2008Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H919)
In the Congressional Record 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extensions | Debate and remarks E195 | Bennie G. Thompson D-MS | Feb 14, 2008 |
| House | Debate and remarks H876, H919–H922Text printed H919 | Bart Gordon D-TN, Ed Whitfield R-KY, James L. Oberstar D-MN, John S. Tanner D-TN, Lincoln Davis D-TN, Marsha Blackburn R-TN, Mary Fallin R-OK, Robert E. (Bud) Cramer Jr. D-AL, Steve Cohen D-TN, Zach Wamp R-TN | Feb 13, 2008 |
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- Expressing the sympathies and support of the House of Representatives for the individuals and institutions affected by the powerful tornados that struck communities in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee on February 5th, 2008.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Commemorations
- Congressional tributes
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Department of Homeland Security
- Disaster relief
- Emergency Management
- Emergency medicine
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Federal employees
- Fire fighters
- Government Operations and Politics
- Kentucky
- Law enforcement officers
- Medical personnel
- Mississippi
- Paramedical personnel
- Police
- Tennessee
- Tornadoes
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Feb 13, 2008Engrossed in House
- Feb 12, 2008Introduced in House
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