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H.Con.Res. 221 (110th)

Honoring all Americans serving in the Armed Forces of the United States and condemning the attack by broadcaster Rush Limbaugh on the integrity and professionalism of some of those Americans.

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Introduced

1 October 2007

Last action

19 October 2007 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Sponsors

Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5], Sheila Jackson Lee, Janice Schakowsky, Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], Raúl Grijalva, CAROLYN MALONEY, Danny Davis, Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], PETER DEFAZIO, Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9], James McGovern, MIKE DOYLE, Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Yvette Clarke, Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Henry Johnson, Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Steve Cohen, Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

6 June 2025

Defence

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Summary

Recognizes the service of all members of the Armed Forces serving in good standing and with honor to defend the United States, and the personal sacrifices made by them and their families. Commits to judge the merits of opinions of such members regarding the policies of the United States, including those related to military actions in Iraq, without prejudice or personal bias, including refraining from unwarranted personal attacks. Condemns the personal attacks made by broadcaster Rush Limbaugh impugning the integrity and professionalism of members who have expressed opinions regarding military actions in Iraq. Honors all members and civilian personnel serving in harm's way, as well as their families. Pledges to debate any supplemental funding request or any policy decisions regarding the war in Iraq with the solemn respect and commitment to integrity that the sacrifices of these members and civilian personnel deserve.

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Timeline

  1. 1 October 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 October 2007

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2034-2035)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 October 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 October 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 19 October 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

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