Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of the House should actively engage with employers and the American public at large to encourage the hiring of members and former members of the Armed Forces who were wounded in service and are facing a transition to civilian life.

Bill: 109-hres-1070
Sponsor: Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52]
Introduced: 2006-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commerce
Congress
Disabled
Employee selection
Employment of the disabled
Government Operations and Politics
Government and business
House of Representatives
Iraq compilation
Job hunting
Labor and Employment
Members of Congress
Military personnel
Veterans' employment
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Members of the House should actively engage with employers and the American public at large to encourage the hiring of members and former members of the Armed Forces who were wounded in service and are facing a transition to civilian life; and (2) a strong relationship should be forged between Congress, local businesses, and such members and former members towards the goal of finding employment for those who have sacrificed so much.
 

action_date: 2006-12-05
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Members of the House should actively engage with employers and the American public at large to encourage the hiring of members and former members of the Armed Forces who were wounded in service and are facing a transition to civilian life; (2) a strong relationship should be forged between Congress, local businesses, and such members and former members towards the goal of finding employment for those who have sacrificed so much; and (3) Members should carry out the types of activities described in this resolution in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct and the Committee on House Administration.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-12-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-12-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 524). (text: CR H8679)
action_date: 2006-12-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 524).(text: CR H8679)
action_date: 2006-12-05
text: Considered as unfinished business.
action_date: 2006-12-05
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: 2006-12-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1070.
action_date: 2006-12-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8679-8681, H8702)
action_date: 2006-12-05
text: Mr. Hunter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2006-10-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Introduced in House