PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congressional Research Service
Version 00 · Introduced in House · Nov 8, 2001
Recognizes and commends the efforts of State and local governments and community, religious, and charitable organizations to support military and civilian personnel engaged in the war on terrorism.Encourages the people of the United States: (1) to support such personnel through a united effort to be known as Operation Enduring Support; and (2) as part of such Operation, to support military families, stage patriotic send-off and welcome-home rallies and parades; and volunteer and contribute financial assistance to the Red Cross, United Way, and similar organizations.
People & committees
Rep. Otter, C. L. (Butch) [R-ID-1] · R–ID
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H8322-8323; text of measure as introduced: CR H8323)
Mr. Forbes asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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