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Congressional Research Service
Version 36 · Passed House amended · Jul 27, 2010
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 15, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses the gratitude of the House of Representatives for the contributions that U.S. air traffic controllers make to keep the traveling public safe and U.S. airspace running efficiently.
Commends them for the calm and professional manner in which they handle air traffic throughout the year.
Acknowledges their heroic actions, dedication, and quick and skilled decisionmaking to help avert many accidents and tragedies.
Encourages greater investment in the modernization of the air traffic control system so that they have the resources and technology to better carry out their mission.
People & committees
Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4] · D–NY
Legislative record
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6074-6075)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6074-6075)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1401.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6074-6078)
Mr. Costello moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 218.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-543.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-543.
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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