Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States has a moral responsibility to meet the needs of those persons, groups and communities that are impoverished, disadvantaged or otherwise in poverty.

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1. 2007-08-01

   Introduced in House

2. 2007-08-01

   Introduced in House

3. 2007-08-01

   Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

4. 2007-12-12

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

5. 2007-12-12

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

6. 2008-01-22

   Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

7. 2008-01-22

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H359-364)

8. 2008-01-22

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 198.

9. 2008-01-22

   Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H359)

10. 2008-01-22

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H359)

11. 2008-01-22

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

12. 2008-01-23

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.