Recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in helping wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing gratitude to The Tower of Hope, and supporting the goals and ideals of creating a Tower of Hope Day.

Bill: 111-hres-291
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2009-03-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Mammals
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: 
Acknowledges the importance of assistance dogs in helping combat-wounded veterans live happier and more independent lives.
 
Applauds the work of the Tower of Hope in providing such dogs to such veterans.
 
Expresses gratitude and support to volunteers and donors who offer time and funds to such program.
 
Encourages the public to support wounded veterans by volunteering or donating to help train assistance dogs.
 
Calls for the vigorous promotion of the benefits of assistance animals.
 
Supports creation of a Tower of Hope Day in honor of wounded veterans and their service dogs, the work of the Tower of Hope, and the many generous donors.

action_date: 2009-11-02
text: 

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

 
Acknowledges the importance of assistance dogs in helping combat-wounded veterans live happier and more independent lives.
 
Applauds the work of the Tower of Hope in providing such dogs to such veterans.
 
Expresses gratitude and support to volunteers and donors who offer time and funds to such program.
 
Encourages the public to support wounded veterans by volunteering or donating to help train assistance dogs.
 
Calls for the vigorous promotion of the benefits of assistance animals.
 
Supports creation of a Tower of Hope Day in honor of wounded veterans and their service dogs, the work of the Tower of Hope, and the many generous donors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 0 (Roll no. 833). (text: CR H12162)
action_date: 2009-11-02
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): 351 - 0 (Roll no. 833).(text: CR H12162)
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12178-12179)
action_date: 2009-11-02
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: 2009-11-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 291.
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12162-12163)
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: Mr. Walz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E790-791)
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Introduced in House