Recognizing the significant accomplishments of the AmeriCorps and encouraging all citizens to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni, and raise awareness about the importance of national and community service.
Latest action · Jun 10, 2009 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.
- IntroducedMay 18, 2009
- Agreed to in HouseJun 10, 2009
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Encourages all citizens to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni and raise awareness about the importance of national and community service.
Acknowledges the significant accomplishments and contributions of AmeriCorps members, alumni, and community partners.
Encourages citizens of all ages and backgrounds and from each state to consider opportunities to serve in AmeriCorps.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 318 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed359–60 | Jun 10, 2009 |
Cosponsors 27
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on May 18, 2009.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Adam B. Schiff | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| D-MD | Chris Van Hollen | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| D-NC | David E. Price | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| D-IA | David Loebsack | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| D-CA | Dennis A. Cardoza | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| D-OR | Earl Blumenauer | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| D-DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| D-AS | Eni F. H. Faleomavaega | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| D-CA | George Miller | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| D-CA | Grace F. Napolitano | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| D-CA | Henry A. Waxman | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| D-CA | Howard L. Berman | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| D-CO | Jared Polis | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| D-CA | Jim Costa | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| D-WA | Jim McDermott | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| D-GA | John Lewis | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| D-MD | John P. Sarbanes | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| D-TX | Lloyd Doggett | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| D-CA | Lois Capps | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| D-NY | Louise McIntosh Slaughter | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| D-AR | Marion Berry | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| D-CA | Michael M. Honda | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| D-CA | Mike Thompson | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| D-NH | Paul W. Hodes | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| D-CA | Sam Farr | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| R-PA | Todd Russell Platts | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| R-MI | Vernon J. Ehlers | Original | May 18, 2009 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Education and Workforce Committee | Referred May 18, 2009 |
Actions 9
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 10, 2009Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6429)
- Jun 10, 2009Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 359 - 60 (Roll no. 318). (text: CR 6/9/2009 H6338)
- Jun 10, 2009Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jun 9, 2009Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- Jun 9, 2009Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6338-6342)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | Recorded votes H6429recognize | — | Jun 10, 2009 |
| House | Debate and remarks H6338–H6342Text printed H6338 | Doris O. Matsui D-CA, Eddie Bernice Johnson D-TX, Eni F. H. Faleomavaega D-AS, Paul C. Broun R-GA, Paul Tonko D-NY, Todd Russell Platts R-PA | Jun 9, 2009 |
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 1338 | Recognizing the significant accomplishments of AmeriCorps and encouraging all citizens to join in a national effort to raise awareness about the importance of national and community service. | Related bill | May 27, 2010 |
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- Recognizing the significant accomplishments of the AmeriCorps and encouraging all citizens to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni, and raise awareness about the importance of national and community service.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Social Welfare.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 10, 2009Engrossed in House
- May 18, 2009Introduced in House
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