Expressing support for designation of June as "Home Safety Month".

Bill: 111-hres-543
Sponsor: Rep. Halvorson, Deborah L. [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2009-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Accidents
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health promotion and preventive care
Product safety and quality

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: 
Supports the designation of Home Safety Month.
 
Recognizes the contributions of: (1) home safety related nonprofit organizations; and (2) the Home Safety Council for introducing www.MySafeHome.org to help adults identify the dangers present in and around the home, and for promoting the Hands on Home Safety Campaign.
 
Encourages adults, parents, and caregivers to take greater actions to reduce unintentional injuries and educate themselves on the importance of home safety.
 
Encourages: (1) manufacturers to develop innovative safety products and features to help lessen the number of home injuries and accidents; and (2) local and national government leaders to support funding for critical home safety education programs.
 

action_date: 2009-07-16
text: 

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

 
Supports the designation of Home Safety Month. 
 
Recognizes the contributions of: (1) home safety related nonprofit organizations; and (2) the Home Safety Council for introducing www.MySafeHome.org to help adults identify the dangers present in and around the home, and for promoting the Hands on Home Safety Campaign.
 
Encourages adults, parents, and caregivers to take greater actions to reduce unintentional injuries and educate themselves on the importance of home safety.
 
Encourages: (1) manufacturers to develop innovative safety products and features to help lessen the number of home injuries and accidents; and (2) local and national government leaders to support funding for critical home safety education programs.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 9, 3 Present (Roll no. 554). (text: CR 7/14/2009 H8059-8060)
action_date: 2009-07-16
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): 416 - 9, 3 Present (Roll no. 554).(text: CR 7/14/2009 H8059-8060)
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8204-8205)
action_date: 2009-07-14
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: 2009-07-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 543.
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8059-8061)
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Mrs. Halvorson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Introduced in House