H.Res. 267 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the citizens of the United States must remain committed to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by the Nation's youth. | PoliFocus

H.Res. 267105th Congress

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the citizens of the United States must remain committed to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by the Nation's youth.

Subjects

Crime and Law Enforcement

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) all schools should be drug-free; (2) all Federal, State, and local drug fighting agencies should work together with schools and parents to ensure that a renewed effort is made to fight the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs in our schools and to America's youth; (3) all governmental leaders, educators, and parents share a role in raising the awareness of this issue and offering constructive alternatives to illegal drug use; and (4) the Congress and the President should work to end the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs in the Nation's schools and should work with local communities, schools, and parents to implement meaningful policies.

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Legislative Actions

1997-10-09
Introduced in House
1997-10-09
Introduced in House
1997-10-09
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
1997-11-07
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
1998-03-11
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
1998-03-11
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
1998-05-05
Mr. Souder moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
1998-05-05
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2758-2766)
1998-05-05
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
1998-05-05
DEBATE - Mr. Souder asked unanimous consent that the time for debate on the resolution be extended for 2 minutes. Agreed to without objection.
1998-05-05
DEBATE - The House resumed debate.
1998-05-05
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
1998-05-05
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2772)
1998-05-05
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 1 (Roll No. 126).
Roll Call #126 (House)
1998-05-05
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 1 (Roll No. 126).
Roll Call #126 (House)
1998-05-05
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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