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H.Res. 291 (111th)

Recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in helping wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing gratitude to The Tower of Hope, and supporting the goals and ideals of creating a Tower of Hope Day.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

26 March 2009

Last action

2 November 2009 · Vote

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Kissell, Larry [D-NC-8], Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-17], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Minnick, Walter [D-ID-1], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-4], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Nye, Glenn C. [D-VA-2], Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43]

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Defence

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5 December 2025

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Summary

Acknowledges the importance of assistance dogs in helping combat-wounded veterans live happier and more independent lives. Applauds the work of the Tower of Hope in providing such dogs to such veterans. Expresses gratitude and support to volunteers and donors who offer time and funds to such program. Encourages the public to support wounded veterans by volunteering or donating to help train assistance dogs. Calls for the vigorous promotion of the benefits of assistance animals. Supports creation of a Tower of Hope Day in honor of wounded veterans and their service dogs, the work of the Tower of Hope, and the many generous donors.

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Timeline

  1. 26 March 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 March 2009

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E790-791)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 March 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 March 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 2 November 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  6. 2 November 2009

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 0 (Roll no. 833). (text: CR H12162)

    Source: Floor

  7. 2 November 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 291.

    Source: Floor

  8. 2 November 2009

    Floor

    Mr. Walz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  9. 2 November 2009

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 0 (Roll no. 833).(text: CR H12162)

    Source: Floor

  10. 2 November 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12162-12163)

    Source: Floor

  11. 2 November 2009

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

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