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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Nov 1, 2001
Praises the U.S. people for their patriotism and generosity in donating their money, time, and blood to support the victims of the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001, and their families.Commends charitable organizations for their hard work in providing assistance to the victims and their families, and urges them to use the money collected for the purposes for which it was donated.Condemns individuals and groups that fraudulently use contributions for objectives unrelated to the purpose for which such contributions were made.
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Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] · R–FL
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9158-9159)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9158-9159)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 259.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9158-9160)
Mr. LaTourette moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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