H.Con.Res. 177 — Raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the country and expressing support for designation of October 1, 2009, through October 3, 2009, as "Celebrate Safe Communities" Week, and October as "Crime Prevention Month". | PoliFocus

H.Con.Res. 177111th Congress

Raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the country and expressing support for designation of October 1, 2009, through October 3, 2009, as "Celebrate Safe Communities" Week, and October as "Crime Prevention Month".

Subjects

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses support for the designation of Celebrate Safe Communities Week and for Crime Prevention Month.

Commends the efforts of local law enforcement agencies and their community partners in the fight against crime.

Encourages the National Sheriffs' Association and the National Crime Prevention Council to continue to promote action to reduce crime and build safer communities.

Encourages government agencies, civil groups, schools, businesses, and youth organizations to educate the public, showcase their accomplishments, and explore new partnerships during Crime Prevention Month.

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H.Res. 1666Expressing support for designation of October 2010 as "Crime Prevention Month".
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S.Res. 302A resolution raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the country and expressing support for designation of October 1, 2009 through October 7, 2009 as "Celebrate Safe Communities Week" and October as "Crime Prevention Month".
2009-10-05Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10118; text as passed Senate: CR S10118; text of measure as introduced: CR S10113)
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Legislative Actions

2009-07-31
Introduced in House
2009-07-31
Introduced in House
2009-07-31
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2009-08-19
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
2009-10-28
Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2009-10-28
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12004-12006)
2009-10-28
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 177.
2009-10-28
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12004)
2009-10-28
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12004)
2009-10-28
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2009-10-28
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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