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- H.CON.RES.5
H.CON.RES.5: Expressing support for the designation and goals of "Hire a Veteran Week" and encouraging the President to issue a proclamation supporting those goals.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2007
- Latest Major Action Jan. 31, 2007
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (20 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Recognizes the importance of the men and women who have served or who currently serve in the Armed Forces of the United States. Supports the designation of an appropriate week as Hire a Veteran Week. Encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling upon employers, labor organizations, veterans service organizations, and federal, state, and local governmental agencies to lend their support to increase employment of the men and women who...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
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Referred to House Armed Services
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Mr. Holt 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. 5.
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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): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 73).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Jan. 4, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Rush Holt (D-N.J.) |