H.RES.841: Expressing support for designation of November 29, 2009, as "Drive Safer Sunday".

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about transportation and public works
  • Introduced Oct. 15, 2009
  • Latest Major Action Nov. 17, 2009

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Bill Summary

Encourages educational institutions, national trucking firms, clergy, law enforcement, and the general public to promote motor vehicle driving safety. Supports the designation of Drive Safer Sunday.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-338.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 131.
Mr. Bishop (NY) 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. 841.
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): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 893).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct. 15, 2009

Introduced in the House by Jim Gerlach (R-Pa.)

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