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- H.RES.797
H.RES.797: Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to raising awareness and enhancing the state of cyber security in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of the sixth annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about science, technology, communications
- Introduced Oct. 6, 2009
- Latest Major Action Oct. 22, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (20 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Supports the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Declares that the House of Representatives intends to work with federal agencies, national organizations, businesses, and educational institutions to encourage the development and implementation of existing and future security consensus standards, practices, and technologies in order to enhance the state of cyber security in the United States.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
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Mr. Gordon (TN) 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. 797.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Gordon (TN) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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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. 800).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Oct. 6, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Yvette D. Clarke (D-N.Y.) |