Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the efforts of organizations such as Second Harvest to provide emergency food assistance to hungry people in the United States, and encouraging all Americans to provide volunteer services and other support for local antihunger advocacy efforts and hunger relief charities, including food banks, food rescue organizations, food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency shelters.

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

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 5, 2003

States that the House of Representatives supports the efforts of organizations such as Second Harvest to provide emergency food assistance to hungry people in the United States, and encourages all Americans to provide volunteer services and other support for local antihunger advocacy efforts and hunger relief charities, including food banks, food rescue organizations, food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency shelters.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] · R–VA

Committees

Agriculture Committee

43 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Oct 5, 2004
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 5, 2004
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8133)
Oct 5, 2004
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8133)
Oct 5, 2004
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 261.
Oct 5, 2004
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8133-8136)
Oct 5, 2004
Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 23, 2004
Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry Discharged.
Sep 23, 2004
Ordered to be Reported.
Sep 23, 2004
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 9, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Jun 9, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1173)
Jun 5, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jun 5, 2003
Introduced in House
Jun 5, 2003
Introduced in House

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Engrossed in House · Oct 5, 2004 Formatted Text PDF
Introduced in House · Jun 5, 2003 Formatted Text PDF

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Objective

Analyze H.Res.261 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.261, 108th Congress: Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the efforts of organizations such as Second Harvest to provide emergency food assistance to hungry people in the United States, and encouraging all Americans to provide volunteer services and other support for local antihunger advocacy efforts and hunger relief charities, including food banks, food rescue organizations, food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency shelters.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/261

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2004-10-05.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres261/BILLS-108hres261eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:29:45Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Analyze H.Res.261 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.

Fairness and public impact

Progressive lens

Examine H.Res.261 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.261, 108th Congress: Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the efforts of organizations such as Second Harvest to provide emergency food assistance to hungry people in the United States, and encouraging all Americans to provide volunteer services and other support for local antihunger advocacy efforts and hunger relief charities, including food banks, food rescue organizations, food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency shelters.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/261

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2004-10-05.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres261/BILLS-108hres261eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:29:45Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.261 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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Examine H.Res.261 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.261, 108th Congress: Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the efforts of organizations such as Second Harvest to provide emergency food assistance to hungry people in the United States, and encouraging all Americans to provide volunteer services and other support for local antihunger advocacy efforts and hunger relief charities, including food banks, food rescue organizations, food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency shelters.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/261

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2004-10-05.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres261/BILLS-108hres261eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:29:45Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.261 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

Individual rights and government power

Liberty lens

Examine H.Res.261 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.

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Discuss H.Res.261, 108th Congress: Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the efforts of organizations such as Second Harvest to provide emergency food assistance to hungry people in the United States, and encouraging all Americans to provide volunteer services and other support for local antihunger advocacy efforts and hunger relief charities, including food banks, food rescue organizations, food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency shelters.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/261

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2004-10-05.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres261/BILLS-108hres261eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:29:45Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.261 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.