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H.Res. 491 (109th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to raising awareness and enhancing the state of computer security in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

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Introduced

17 October 2005

Last action

17 October 2005 · Introduced

Status

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 354 - 13 (Roll no. 523). (text: CR H8815)

Sponsors

Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]

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5 December 2025

Summary

Supports the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Declares that the House of Representatives will work with Federal agencies, national organizations, businesses, and educational institutions to encourage the development and implementation of existing and future computer security voluntary consensus standards, practices, and technologies in order to enhance the state of computer security in the United States.

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Timeline

  1. 17 October 2005

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 354 - 13 (Roll no. 523). (text: CR H8815)

    Source: Floor

  2. 17 October 2005

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  3. 17 October 2005

    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): 354 - 13 (Roll no. 523).(text: CR H8815)

    Source: Floor

  4. 17 October 2005

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8815-8817)

    Source: Floor

  5. 17 October 2005

    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

  6. 17 October 2005

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 491.

    Source: Floor

  7. 17 October 2005

    Floor

    Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  8. 17 October 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science.

    Source: IntroReferral

  9. 17 October 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 17 October 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Agreed to House (text)

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  • Agreed to House (text)

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  • Agreed to House (PDF)

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 17 October 2005

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 17 October 2005

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  • Introduced in House

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