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H.RES.713: Recognizing the significant contributions of United States automobile dealerships, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in the interest of equity, automobile dealers be given consideration to enter the automobile market once it re
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about commerce
- Introduced July 31, 2009
- Latest Major Action May 19, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
107 (78 Democrats, 1 Independent, 29 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Recognizes the significant contributions of U.S. automobile dealerships. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that automobile dealerships which have been successful and are being closed not of their own doing, but as a function of the auto market as a whole, should be given consideration to obtain a dealership franchise when the automobile market rebounds and stabilizes.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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Mrs. Capps 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. 713.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| July 31, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Al Green (D-Texas) |