H.Res. 1618 — Urging the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe National Preparedness Month, and for other purposes. | PoliFocus

H.Res. 1618111th Congress

Urging the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe National Preparedness Month, and for other purposes.

Subjects

Emergency Management

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Commends the public servants of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other federal agencies for their contributions to homeland security.

Salutes the efforts of government officials, the private sector, and citizens across the country to prevent, deter, protect against, and prepare to respond to potential acts of terrorism.

Expresses appreciation for the commitment of law enforcement and emergency response personnel in preventing and preparing to respond to acts of terrorism.

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Preparedness Month as they relate to the threat of terrorism.

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Related Legislation

H.Res. 731Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the employees of the Department of Homeland Security, their partners at all levels of government, and the millions of emergency response providers and law enforcement agents nationwide should be commended for their dedicated service on the Nation's front lines in the war against acts of terrorism.
2009-10-01Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Legislative Actions

2010-09-14
Introduced in House
2010-09-14
Introduced in House
2010-09-14
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
2010-09-23
Mr. Hastings (FL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2010-09-23
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6965-6967)
2010-09-23
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1618.
2010-09-23
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6965)
2010-09-23
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6965)
2010-09-23
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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