Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- H.RES.1022
H.RES.1022: Reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced March 5, 2008
- Latest Major Action May 21, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
122 (97 Democrats, 26 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Affirms the House of Representatives' commitment to promoting maternal health and child survival at home and abroad through greater international investment and participation. Recognizes maternal health and child survival as fundamental to the well-being of families and societies and to global development and prosperity.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
|
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
|
|
|
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
|
|
|
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
|
|
|
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
|
|
|
Ms. Schakowsky moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
|
|
|
Considered under suspension of the rules.
|
|
|
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1022.
|
|
|
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (NJ) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
|
|
|
Considered as unfinished business.
|
|
|
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
|
|
|
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
|
|
| March 5, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Lois Capps (D-Calif.) |