H.RES.136: Commending the Girl Scouts of the United States of America on the occasion of their 95th anniversary, for providing quality age-appropriate experiences that prepare girls to become the leaders of tomorrow and for raising issues important to girls.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about families
  • Introduced Feb. 7, 2007
  • Latest Major Action March 12, 2007

Bill Cosponsors

71 (61 Democrats, 11 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Commends the Girl Scouts of the United States of America for: (1) its efforts to launch a national dialogue on the issue of obesity among young girls; (2) its leadership and expertise in knowing the needs of girls through the work of the Girl Scout Research Institute; and (3) actively promoting issues important to girls.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 136.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 0 (Roll no. 137).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb. 7, 2007

Introduced in the House by Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.)

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