Expressing the sympathy and pledging the support of the House of Representatives and the people of the United States for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding in 20 counties in eastern Kansas beginning on June 26, 2007.

Bill: 110-hres-544
Sponsor: Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4]
Introduced: 2007-07-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Charities
Churches
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Emergency Management
Federal officials
Floods
Gifts
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Kansas
Law enforcement officers
Local officials
National Guard
Paramedical personnel
Police
Religion
Rescue work
Social Welfare
State officials
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: 
Expresses sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding in 20 counties in eastern Kansas beginning on June 26, 2007. 

Conveys gratitude to the officials and emergency personnel who responded swiftly to the crisis. 

Recognizes the support of volunteers, donors, religious groups, and charitable organizations for the relief efforts.

 Commends the spirit and compassion of the people of Kansas.

action_date: 2007-09-05
text: 

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

 
Expresses sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding in 20 counties in eastern Kansas beginning on June 26, 2007. 
 
Conveys gratitude to the officials and emergency personnel who responded swiftly to the crisis. 

Recognizes the support of volunteers, donors, religious groups, and charitable organizations for the relief efforts.

 Commends the spirit and compassion of the people of Kansas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 853). (text: CR H10098-10099)
action_date: 2007-09-05
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): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 853).(text: CR H10098-10099)
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10114)
action_date: 2007-09-05
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: 2007-09-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 544.
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10098-10100)
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Mr. Welch (VT) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-08-02
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-08-02
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Introduced in House