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H.Res.302 / 109th Congress

Recognizing and commending the continuing dedication and commitment of employers of the members of the National Guard and the other reserve components who have been mobilized during the Global War on Terrorism and in defense of the United States.

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

Official summary

Version 36 · Passed House amended · Nov 8, 2005

Recognizes and commends employers of members of the National Guard and other reserve components who have been mobilized during the Global War on Terrorism and in support of hurricane disaster relief operations.

Urges the Secretary of Defense to continue to develop long-term strategies to maintain a high level of support between such employers through: (1) the Civilian Employment Information Program database; (2) a more predictable system for the mobilization and demobilization of such members; and (3) opportunities to address employer groups on future mobilization plans and future roles of the reserve components.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11] · R–CA

Committees

  • Armed Services Committee
  • Education and Workforce Committee
47 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 0 (Roll no. 575). (text: CR H9974)

    House roll call 575 · Individual votes
  3. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 0 (Roll no. 575).(text: CR H9974)

    House roll call 575 · Individual votes
  4. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9991)

  5. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 302.

  7. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9974-9979)

  8. Mr. Johnson, Sam moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  9. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

  10. Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.

  11. Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  12. Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  13. Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  14. Introduced in House

  15. Introduced in House

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