Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the study of languages and supporting the designation of a Year of Languages.

Bill: 109-hres-122
Sponsor: Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2005-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Adult education
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Employee training
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Labor and Employment
Language and languages
Special years

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: 
Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the study of languages contributes to the intellectual and social development of a student and the economy and security of the United States; (2) there should be a Year of Languages in the United States, during which language study is promoted and expanded in schools, businesses, and government programs; and (3) the President should issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to encourage and support initiatives to promote and expand the study of languages, and observe a Year of Languages with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities.

action_date: 2005-03-08
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the study of languages contributes to the intellectual and social development of a student and the economy and security of the United States; (2) there should be a Year of Languages in the United States, during which language study is promoted and expanded in schools, businesses, and government programs; and (3) the President should issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to encourage and support initiatives to promote and expand the study of languages, and observe a Year of Languages with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-03-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-03-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 55). (text: CR H997-998)
action_date: 2005-03-08
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): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 55).(text: CR H997-998)
action_date: 2005-03-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1002)
action_date: 2005-03-08
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: 2005-03-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 122.
action_date: 2005-03-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H997-1000)
action_date: 2005-03-08
text: Mr. Porter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Introduced in House