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H.RES.573: Recognizing and commending the efforts of the United States public and advocacy groups to raise awareness about and help end the worsening humanitarian crisis and genocide in Darfur, Sudan, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced July 25, 2007
- Latest Major Action Oct. 29, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
54 (50 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Commends the efforts of the U.S. public and advocacy groups to raise awareness about and help end the worsening humanitarian crisis and genocide in Darfur, Sudan. Supports the efforts of the various local schools, communities, and faith-based, human rights, humanitarian, and youth-led advocacy organizations that have dedicated their time and energy to help end the Darfur genocide and to promote peace, defend human rights, and improve the lives...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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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. 573.
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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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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 366 - 0 (Roll no. 1011).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| July 25, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by James P. Moran (D-Va.) |