Congratulating the people of the 17 African nations that in 2010 are marking the 50th year of their national independence.

Bill: 111-hres-1405
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Introduced: 2010-05-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Economic development
Economic performance and conditions
Foreign aid and international relief
Political movements and philosophies
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: 
Congratulates the people of the 17 African nations that in 2010 are marking the 50th year of their national independence.
 
 Honors the lives of the thousands of patriots, including innocent civilians, who died, were imprisoned, or otherwise dedicated their lives to achieving African independence.
 
Commends the socioeconomic and political progress being made by these nations while acknowledging the associated challenges that many still face.
 
Renews the commitment of the United States to help the people of sub-Saharan Africa to foster democratic rule and promote market-based economic growth and to alleviate the burden of poverty and disease that many in the region continue to face.

action_date: 2010-07-01
text: 
Congratulates the people of the 17 African nations that in 2010 are marking the 50th year of their national independence.
 
 Honors the lives of the thousands of patriots, including innocent civilians, who died, were imprisoned, or otherwise dedicated their lives to achieving African independence.
 
Commends the socioeconomic and political progress being made by these nations while acknowledging the associated challenges that many still face.
 
Recognizes Africa's strategic, political, economic, and humanitarian importance to the United States.
 
Renews the commitment of the United States to help the people of sub-Saharan Africa to foster democratic rule and promote market-based economic growth and to alleviate the burden of poverty and disease that many in the region continue to face.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 420). (text: CR 6/30/2010 H5270)
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 420).(text: CR 6/30/2010 H5270)
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5320)
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Watson objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1405.
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5270-5272)
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Introduced in House