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H.RES.575: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to observe a moment of silence in the House on the first legislative day of each month for those killed or wounded in the United States engagement in Afghanistan.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 7, 2012
- Latest Major Action March 7, 2012
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends Rule XIV (Order and Priority of Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require on the first legislative day of each month on which there is a record vote on any bill or joint resolution, immediately after that vote, a moment of silence to be observed on behalf of those killed or wounded (as well as their families) in current U.S. engagements in Afghanistan. Prohibits the Speaker from delegating this responsibility to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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| March 7, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Walter B. Jones (R-N.C.) |