A resolution to encourage recognition of 2009 as the "Year of the Military Family".
Latest action · Jun 2, 2009 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5982-5983; text as passed Senate: CR S5982-5983; text of measure as introduced: CR S5951)
Progress
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- IntroducedJun 2, 2009
- Agreed to in SenateJun 2, 2009
Summary
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Expresses the deepest appreciation to the families of members of the Armed Forces who serve or have served in defense of the United States.
Recognizes the contributions that military families make, and encourages the people of the United States to share in appreciation for the sacrifices of military families.
Encourages the people of the United States and the Department of Defense to observe the "Year of the Military Family" with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Cosponsors 3
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jun 2, 2009.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NE | Ben Nelson | Original | Jun 2, 2009 |
| R-AZ | John McCain | Original | Jun 2, 2009 |
| R-SC | Lindsey Graham | Original | Jun 2, 2009 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 2, 2009Introduced in Senate
- Jun 2, 2009Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5982-5983; text as passed Senate: CR S5982-5983; text of measure as introduced: CR S5951)
- Jun 2, 2009Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5982-5983; text as passed Senate: CR S5982-5983; text of measure as introduced: CR S5951)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCONRES 64 | Urging the President to designate 2009 as the "Year of the Military Family". | Related bill | Mar 12, 2009 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 2, 2009Agreed to Senate
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