Expressing the sense of Congress in support of Buckle Up America Week.

Bill: 108-hconres-166
Sponsor: Rep. Vitter, David [R-LA-1]
Introduced: 2003-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child safety
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Law enforcement officers
Legislators
Police
Seat belts
Special weeks
Traffic accidents and safety
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-07
text: Declares the sense of Congress that: (1) all people throughout the Nation should talk to family and friends about the importance of wearing safety belts; (2) law enforcement agencies should be commended for their commitment to enforce safety belt usage laws; (3) national and community agencies and organizations should be recognized for promoting awareness about Buckle Up America Week (May 19 through 26); (4) all legislative leaders should participate in Buckle Up America events; and (5) drivers and passengers should insist their fellow automobile passengers wear their safety belts while driving and that all children in the car are buckled up in the appropriate restraint for their age, height, and weight.
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced on May 7, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Declares the sense of Congress that: (1) all people throughout the Nation should talk to family and friends about the importance of wearing safety belts; (2) law enforcement agencies should be commended for their commitment to enforce safety belt usage laws; (3) national and community agencies and organizations should be recognized for promoting awareness about Buckle Up America Week (May 19 through 26); (4) all legislative leaders should participate in Buckle Up America events; and (5) drivers and passengers should insist their fellow automobile passengers wear their safety belts while driving and that all children in the car are buckled up in the appropriate restraint for their age, height, and weight.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 2 (Roll no. 192). (text of measure as passed: CR H4213)
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: 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): 377 - 2 (Roll no. 192).(text of measure as passed: CR H4213)
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4217-4218)
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: 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.
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 166.
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4213-4214)
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.
action_date: 2003-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2003-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-05-07
text: Introduced in House