A resolution celebrating Volunteers in Service to America on its 45th anniversary and recognizing its contribution to the fight against poverty.
Latest action · Feb 25, 2010 Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S801)
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 25, 2010
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
Commends those who have served in Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) for their dedication and commitment to the fight against poverty.
Recognizes VISTA members for leveraging human, financial, and material resources to increase the ability of thousands of low-income areas across the country to address challenges and improve their communities.
Encourages the continued commitment of VISTA members to creating and expanding programs designed to bring individuals and communities out of poverty.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Feb 25, 2010.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-MS | Thad Cochran | Original | Feb 25, 2010 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Feb 25, 2010Introduced in Senate
- Feb 25, 2010Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S801)
- Feb 25, 2010Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S801-802)
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 449 | A resolution celebrating Volunteers in Service to America on its 45th anniversary and recognizing its contribution to the fight against poverty. | Identical bill | Mar 9, 2010 |
| HRES 1152 | Celebrating Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) on its 45th anniversary and recognizing the national service program's contribution to the fight against poverty. | Related bill | Mar 22, 2010 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Social Welfare.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Feb 25, 2010Introduced in Senate
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