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H.Res. 1034 (111th)

Expressing support for the importance of Braille in the lives of blind people.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

21 January 2010

Last action

23 June 2010 · Floor

Status

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3], Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3], Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

21 July 2025

Education

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Summary

Congratulates the National Federation of the Blind for 70 years of outstanding service to the blind, especially its fight for an equal education and access to Braille for all blind children in this country. Supports the designation of National Braille Literacy Month. Calls upon the people of this country to recognize the central role that Braille plays in the lives of blind people and to support the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind to promote Braille literacy.

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Timeline

  1. 21 January 2010

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 January 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 January 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 February 2010

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

    Source: Committee

  5. 23 June 2010

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  6. 23 June 2010

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 23 June 2010

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4693)

    Source: Floor

  8. 23 June 2010

    Passed

    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 H4693)

    Source: Floor

  9. 23 June 2010

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1034.

    Source: Floor

  10. 23 June 2010

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4693-4694)

    Source: Floor

  11. 23 June 2010

    Floor

    Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 23 June 2010

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    summary · EN · 23 June 2010

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