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H.CON.RES.170: Encouraging corporations to contribute to faith-based organizations.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about commerce
- Introduced June 20, 2001
- Latest Major Action July 11, 2001
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (1 Democrat, 1 Independent, 25 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Calls for U.S. corporations to make greater contributions to faith-based organizations battling societal challenges. Expresses the sense of Congress that such corporations: (1) are important partners with government in efforts to overcome social problems; and (2) should not adopt policies that prohibit contributions to faith-based organizations that are successfully advancing philanthropic causes.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 170.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 17, 3 Present (Roll no. 211).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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| June 20, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Mark A. Green (R-Wis.) |