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 law enforcement agents and emergency response providers nationwide should be commended for their dedicated service on the Nation's front lines in the war against terrorism.

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 28, 2005

Commends the public servants of the Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies for their outstanding contributions to our Nation's homeland security.

Salutes the dedication of state, local, territorial, and tribal government officials, the private sector, and citizens across the country for their efforts to enhance the Nation's ability to prevent, deter, protect against, and prepare to respond to potential acts of terrorism.

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

Supports the goals and ideals of National Preparedness Month as they relate to the threat of terrorism.

Urges the federal government, states, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe National Preparedness Month with appropriate events and activities that promote citizen and community preparedness to respond to terrorist attacks.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48] · R–CA

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Homeland Security Committee

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

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Jul 28, 2005
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 28, 2005
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 28, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jul 28, 2005
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2005
Introduced in House

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Discuss H.Res.398, 109th Congress: 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 law enforcement agents and emergency response providers nationwide should be commended for their dedicated service on the Nation's front lines in the war against terrorism.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/398

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Analyze H.Res.398 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.398, 109th Congress: 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 law enforcement agents and emergency response providers nationwide should be commended for their dedicated service on the Nation's front lines in the war against terrorism.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/398

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2005-07-28.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hres398/BILLS-109hres398ih.htm

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Discuss H.Res.398, 109th Congress: 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 law enforcement agents and emergency response providers nationwide should be commended for their dedicated service on the Nation's front lines in the war against terrorism.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/398

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2005-07-28.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hres398/BILLS-109hres398ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:32:09Z. 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.

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Discuss H.Res.398, 109th Congress: 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 law enforcement agents and emergency response providers nationwide should be commended for their dedicated service on the Nation's front lines in the war against terrorism.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/398

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2005-07-28.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hres398/BILLS-109hres398ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:32:09Z. 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.398 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.