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H.RES.261: Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the efforts of organizations such as Second Harvest to provide emergency food assistance to hungry people in the United States, and encouraging all Americans to provide volunteer services and othe
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about social welfare
- Introduced June 5, 2003
- Latest Major Action Oct. 5, 2004
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
43 (35 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
States that the House of Representatives supports the efforts of organizations such as Second Harvest to provide emergency food assistance to hungry people in the United States, and encourages all Americans to provide volunteer services and other support for local antihunger advocacy efforts and hunger relief charities, including food banks, food rescue organizations, food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency shelters.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported.
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Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry Discharged.
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Mr. Goodlatte 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. Res. 261.
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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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| June 5, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Frank R. Wolf (R-Va.) |