Expressing sympathy to the victims, families, and friends of the tragic act of violence at the combat stress clinic at Camp Liberty, Iraq, on May 11, 2009.
Latest action · Jun 8, 2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Progress
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- IntroducedMay 21, 2009
- Agreed to in HouseJun 3, 2009
Summary
Expresses the heartfelt condolences of the House of Representatives to the families and friends of the victims of the May 11, 2009, shooting at the combat stress clinic at Camp Liberty, Iraq.
Conveys its ongoing deep gratitude to the brave members of the Armed Forces who risk their lives in service of protecting the nation.
Recognizes the important work of the medical professionals and staff members, who provide essential mental health services to our servicemen and women, at Combat Stress Control Center in Camp Liberty, Iraq, and other clinics in theater and at home.
Commits the House to: (1) focus on the mental, in addition to the physical, well-being of the nation's military servicemen and women, and veterans; and (2) support the policies, resources, and funding necessary to combat successfully the mental and physical healthcare challenges that they may confront.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 299 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed416–0 | Jun 3, 2009 |
Cosponsors 52
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from May 21, 2009 to Jun 2, 2009; 48 are original cosponsors, there from the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Adam B. Schiff | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-IN | Baron P. Hill | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-NJ | Bill Pascrell, Jr. | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| R-FL | Bill Posey | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-CA | Bob Filner | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-IN | Brad Ellsworth | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-NH | Carol Shea-Porter | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-TX | Charles A. Gonzalez | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| R-NY | Christopher J. Lee | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-MI | Dale E. Kildee | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-OK | Dan Boren | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-CA | Ellen O. Tauscher | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-NY | Eric J. J. Massa | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-AZ | Gabrielle Giffords | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-MS | Gene Taylor | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-AZ | Harry E. Mitchell | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-NC | Heath Shuler | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-MO | Ike Skelton | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-MA | James P. McGovern | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-RI | James R. Langevin | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| R-NE | Jeff Fortenberry | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| R-MO | Jo Ann Emerson | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-IN | Joe Donnelly | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-NJ | John H. Adler | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-NY | John J. Hall | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| R-NY | John M. McHugh | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-MD | John P. Sarbanes | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| R-NJ | Leonard Lance | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-CA | Loretta Sanchez | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-IL | Luis V. Gutierrez | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| R-TX | Mac Thornberry | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-GU | Madeleine Z. Bordallo | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| R-OK | Mary Fallin | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-NY | Michael E. McMahon | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-ME | Michael H. Michaud | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| R-CO | Mike Coffman | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-NC | Mike McIntyre | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| R-AL | Parker Griffith | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-PR | Pedro R. Pierluisi | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-PA | Robert A. Brady | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| R-VA | Robert J. Wittman | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| R-MD | Roscoe G. Bartlett | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| R-TX | Ted Poe | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| R-FL | Thomas J. Rooney | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-MN | Timothy J. Walz | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-MS | Travis Childers | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| R-NC | Walter B. Jones | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| D-ID | Walter Minnick | Original | May 21, 2009 |
| R-FL | C. W. Bill Young | Jun 2, 2009 | |
| D-VA | Gerald E. Connolly | Jun 2, 2009 | |
| R-AL | Robert B. Aderholt | Jun 2, 2009 | |
| D-NY | Timothy H. Bishop | Jun 2, 2009 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Armed Services Committee | Referred May 21, 2009 |
| Military Personnel Subcommittee | Referred Jun 8, 2009 |
Actions 10
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 8, 2009Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
- Jun 3, 2009Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6123-6124)
- Jun 3, 2009Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 299). (text: CR 6/2/2009 H6038)
- Jun 3, 2009Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jun 2, 2009Mr. Kratovil moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
In the Congressional Record 3
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 H6123express | — | Jun 3, 2009 |
| House | Debate and remarks H6038–H6040Text printed H6038 | Bill Pascrell, Jr. D-NJ, Frank Kratovil, Jr. D-MD, Mary Fallin R-OK, Michael E. McMahon D-NY | Jun 2, 2009 |
| House | Debate and remarks H5987 | Frank Kratovil, Jr. D-MD | May 21, 2009 |
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- Expressing sympathy to the victims, families, and friends of the tragic act of violence at the combat stress clinic at Camp Liberty, Iraq, on May 11, 2009.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 3, 2009Engrossed in House
- May 21, 2009Introduced in House
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