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- H.RES.718
H.RES.718: Recognizing September 11 as a "National Day of Service and Remembrance".
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced July 31, 2009
- Latest Major Action Sept. 9, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
76 (69 Democrats, 1 Independent, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Calls upon all people in the United States to: (1) observe, annually, a National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of those who lost their lives or were injured in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and in tribute to those who came to the aid of those in need; and (2) continue to live their lives throughout the year with the same spirit of unity, service, and compassion that was exhibited following the attacks.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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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. 718.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| July 31, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) |