Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week, May 3 through 9, 2010, and throughout the year.
Latest action · May 5, 2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedApr 14, 2010
- Agreed to in HouseMay 5, 2010
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Commends public servants for their outstanding contributions to the nation during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.
Honors government employees who have given their lives in service to their country.
Encourages efforts to promote public service careers.
Cosponsors 61
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Apr 14, 2010 to May 5, 2010, with 6 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MD | Chris Van Hollen | Original | Apr 14, 2010 |
| D-IL | Danny K. Davis | Original | Apr 14, 2010 |
| D-NY | Edolphus Towns | Original | Apr 14, 2010 |
| D-VA | Gerald E. Connolly | Original | Apr 14, 2010 |
| D-VA | James P. Moran | Original | Apr 14, 2010 |
| R-UT | Jason Chaffetz | Original | Apr 14, 2010 |
| D-MN | Betty McCollum | Apr 22, 2010 | |
| D-NY | Carolyn B. Maloney | Apr 22, 2010 | |
| D-OH | Dennis J. Kucinich | Apr 22, 2010 | |
| D-CA | Diane E. Watson | Apr 22, 2010 | |
| D-DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | Apr 22, 2010 | |
| D-MD | Elijah E. Cummings | Apr 22, 2010 | |
| D-CA | Jackie Speier | Apr 22, 2010 | |
| D-MD | John P. Sarbanes | Apr 22, 2010 | |
| D-NH | Paul W. Hodes | Apr 22, 2010 |
Actions 8
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 5, 2010Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3156-3158)
- May 5, 2010DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1247.
- May 5, 2010Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- May 5, 2010Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- May 5, 2010On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3156)
Related bills 3
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Government Operations and Politics.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 5, 2010Engrossed in House
- Apr 14, 2010Introduced in House
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