Honoring the USS New Mexico as the sixth Virginia-class submarine commissioned by the U.S. Navy to protect and defend the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-1132
Sponsor: Rep. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM-1]
Introduced: 2010-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Marine and inland water transportation
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
Military procurement, research, weapons development
New Mexico

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: 
Honors the USS New Mexico (SSN 779) as one of the most advanced submarines in U.S. Navy history.
 
Commends the diligence of the New Mexico Council, Navy League of the United States, and USS New Mexico Commissioning Committee, who contributed to the support of the USS New Mexico.
 
Recognizes the hard work of the individuals and organizations who contributed to the construction of the USS New Mexico.
 
Honors the U.S. Navy and the crew of the USS New Mexico for their commitment to helping maintain U.S. supremacy of the seas.

action_date: 2010-05-04
text: 
Honors the USS New Mexico (SSN 779) as one of the most advanced submarines in U.S. Navy history.
 
Commends the diligence of the New Mexico Council, Navy League of the United States, and USS New Mexico Commissioning Committee, who contributed to the support of the USS New Mexico.
 
Commends the dedicated craftsmen, designers, engineers, and support staff of the Navy-industry team who contributed vitally to the construction, testing, and trials of the USS New Mexico.
 
Honors Commander Mark Prokopius, the ship's first Commanding Officer, Senior Chief Petty Officer Eric Murphy, the ship's first Chief of the Boat, the commissioning crew, and the sailors who will man this ship for the next three decades, maintaining a silent presence throughout the oceans and ensuring the peace and safety of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 1 (Roll no. 245). (text: CR H3096)
action_date: 2010-05-04
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): 378 - 1 (Roll no. 245).(text: CR H3096)
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3099-3100)
action_date: 2010-05-04
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: 2010-05-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1132.
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3096-3097)
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Mr. Heinrich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces.
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Introduced in House