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- H.CON.RES.204
H.CON.RES.204: Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establishment of National Character Counts Week.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced July 30, 2001
- Latest Major Action Oct. 12, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (9 Democrats, 13 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) a National Character Counts Week should be established to promote character education; and (2) the President should issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to embrace the elements of character identified by their local schools and communities such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship, and honesty.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Mr. Fletcher 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. 204.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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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 the Judiciary.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| July 30, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Lamar Smith (R-Texas) |