Urging the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe National Preparedness Month, and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Congressional Research Service

Official summary

Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Sep 23, 2010

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Commends the public servants of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other federal agencies for their contributions to homeland security.

Salutes the efforts of government officials, the private sector, and citizens across the country to prevent, deter, protect against, and prepare to respond to potential acts of terrorism.

Expresses appreciation for the commitment of law enforcement and emergency response personnel in preventing and preparing to respond to acts of terrorism.

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Preparedness Month as they relate to the threat of terrorism.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] · D–MS

Committees

Homeland Security Committee

22 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Sep 23, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 23, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6965)
Sep 23, 2010
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6965)
Sep 23, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1618.
Sep 23, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6965-6967)
Sep 23, 2010
Mr. Hastings (FL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 14, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Sep 14, 2010
Introduced in House
Sep 14, 2010
Introduced in House

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Bill text & related measures

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Engrossed in House · Sep 24, 2010 Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
Introduced in House · Sep 14, 2010 Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML

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HRES 731 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the employees of the Department of Homeland Security, their partners at all levels of government, and the millions of emergency response providers and law enforcement agents nationwide should be commended for their dedicated service on the Nation's front lines in the war against acts of terrorism.

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Analyze H.Res.1618 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.1618, 111th Congress: Urging the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe National Preparedness Month, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/1618

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2010-09-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres1618/BILLS-111hres1618eh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.1618 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.1618, 111th Congress: Urging the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe National Preparedness Month, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/1618

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2010-09-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres1618/BILLS-111hres1618eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-05T18:47:04Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Examine H.Res.1618 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.1618, 111th Congress: Urging the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe National Preparedness Month, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/1618

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2010-09-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres1618/BILLS-111hres1618eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-05T18:47:04Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.Res.1618, 111th Congress: Urging the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe National Preparedness Month, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/1618

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2010-09-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres1618/BILLS-111hres1618eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-05T18:47:04Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Examine H.Res.1618 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.