H.Res. 1070 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of the House should actively engage with employers and the American public at large to encourage the hiring of members and former members of the Armed Forces who were wounded in service and are facing a transition to civilian life. | PoliFocus

H.Res. 1070109th Congress

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of the House should actively engage with employers and the American public at large to encourage the hiring of members and former members of the Armed Forces who were wounded in service and are facing a transition to civilian life.

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Armed Forces and National Security

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Members of the House should actively engage with employers and the American public at large to encourage the hiring of members and former members of the Armed Forces who were wounded in service and are facing a transition to civilian life; (2) a strong relationship should be forged between Congress, local businesses, and such members and former members towards the goal of finding employment for those who have sacrificed so much; and (3) Members should carry out the types of activities described in this resolution in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct and the Committee on House Administration.

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2006-09-29
Introduced in House
2006-09-29
Introduced in House
2006-09-29
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2006-09-29
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2006-09-29
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2006-10-10
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
2006-12-05
Mr. Hunter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
2006-12-05
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8679-8681, H8702)
2006-12-05
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1070.
2006-12-05
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.
2006-12-05
Considered as unfinished business.
2006-12-05
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): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 524).(text: CR H8679)
Roll Call #524 (House)
2006-12-05
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 524). (text: CR H8679)
Roll Call #524 (House)
2006-12-05
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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