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H.Res. 43 (111th)

Recognizing the efforts of those who serve their communities on Martin Luther King Day and promoting the holiday as a day of national service.

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Introduced

9 January 2009

Last action

6 March 2009 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

Sponsors

Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11]

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Summary

Encourages all Americans to pay tribute to the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through participation in community service projects on Martin Luther King Day (January 19, 2009). Recognizes the inherent value of community service and volunteerism in the creation of civil society and as a means of non-violent community progress consistent with the works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recognizes the benefits of the collaborative work by the many organizations that promote, facilitate, and carry out needed service projects nationwide. Encourages Members of the House of Representatives and colleagues to urge their constituents, both in congressional districts and those visiting the District of Columbia on Inauguration Day, to participate in community service projects. Acknowledges that by serving one's country, one's community, and one's neighbor our nation makes progress in civility, equality, and unity consistent with the values and life's work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Timeline

  1. 9 January 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 January 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  5. 13 January 2009

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 13). (text: CR H176)

    Source: Floor

  6. 13 January 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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 13).(text: CR H176)

    Source: Floor

  7. 13 January 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H176-179)

    Source: Floor

  8. 13 January 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

  9. 13 January 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 43.

    Source: Floor

  10. 13 January 2009

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 6 March 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

    Source: Committee

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 13 January 2009

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