Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the employees of the Department of Homeland Security, their partners at all levels of government, and the millions of emergency response providers and law enforcement agents nationwide should be commended for their dedicated service on the Nation's front lines in the war against acts of terrorism.

Bill: 110-hres-1429
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-11]
Introduced: 2008-09-11 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Homeland Security
Emergency planning and evacuation
First responders and emergency personnel
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Homeland security
Law enforcement officers
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: 
Commends the public servants of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other federal agencies for their outstanding contributions to our nation's homeland security.

Salutes the dedication of state, local, territorial, and tribal government officials, the private sector, and citizens across the country for their efforts to enhance the nation's ability to prevent, deter, protect against, and prepare to respond to potential acts of terrorism.

Expresses the nation's appreciation for the sacrifices and commitment of our law enforcement and emergency response personnel in preventing and preparing to respond to acts of terrorism.

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Preparedness Month as they relate to the threat of terrorism.

Urges the federal government, states, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe National Preparedness Month with appropriate events and activities that promote citizen and community preparedness to respond to acts of terrorism.

action_date: 2008-09-27
text: 

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

Commends the public servants of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other federal agencies for their outstanding contributions to our nation's homeland security.

Salutes the dedication of state, local, territorial, and tribal government officials, the private sector, and citizens across the country for their efforts to enhance the nation's ability to prevent, deter, protect against, and prepare to respond to potential acts of terrorism.

Expresses the nation's appreciation for the sacrifices and commitment of our law enforcement and emergency response personnel in preventing and preparing to respond to acts of terrorism.

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Preparedness Month as they relate to the threat of terrorism.

Urges the federal government, states, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe National Preparedness Month with appropriate events and activities that promote citizen and community preparedness to respond to acts of terrorism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10274)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10274)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1429.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10274-10276)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Mr. Etheridge moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1769)
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Introduced in House