H.RES.43: Recognizing the efforts of those who serve their communities on Martin Luther King Day and promoting the holiday as a day of national service.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about social welfare
  • Introduced Jan. 9, 2009
  • Latest Major Action March 6, 2009

Bill Summary

Encourages all Americans to pay tribute to the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through participation in community service projects on Martin Luther King Day (January 19, 2009). Recognizes the inherent value of community service and volunteerism in the creation of civil society and as a means of non-violent community progress consistent with the works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recognizes the benefits of the collaborative work...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There is one statement associated with H.RES.43.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mr. Hinojosa 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. 43.
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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 13).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
Jan. 9, 2009

Introduced in the House by Todd R. Platts (R-Pa.)

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