Congratulating the University of California, Davis, for a century as a premier public research university and one of our Nation's finest institutions of higher education.

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

Congressional Research Service

Official summary

Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · May 18, 2009

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Congratulates the University of California, Davis, for 100 successful years of providing superb educational opportunities for California.

Recognizes the incredible range of accomplishments by the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of the University of California, Davis, across the whole range of human endeavor.

Thanks the University of California, Davis, for its contribution to the betterment of the communities and state of California and of the nation.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-1] · D–CA

Committees

Education and Workforce Committee

27 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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May 18, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 18, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5675)
May 18, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5675)
May 18, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 448.
May 18, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5675-5676)
May 18, 2009
Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
May 14, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
May 14, 2009
Introduced in House
May 14, 2009
Introduced in House

Primary sources

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Engrossed in House · May 18, 2009 Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
Introduced in House · May 14, 2009 Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML

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Objective

Analyze H.Res.448 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.448, 111th Congress: Congratulating the University of California, Davis, for a century as a premier public research university and one of our Nation's finest institutions of higher education.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/448

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2009-05-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres448/BILLS-111hres448eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z. 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.448 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.448 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.448, 111th Congress: Congratulating the University of California, Davis, for a century as a premier public research university and one of our Nation's finest institutions of higher education.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/448

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2009-05-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres448/BILLS-111hres448eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z. 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.448 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.

Institutions and government scope

Conservative lens

Examine H.Res.448 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.448, 111th Congress: Congratulating the University of California, Davis, for a century as a premier public research university and one of our Nation's finest institutions of higher education.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/448

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2009-05-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres448/BILLS-111hres448eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z. 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.448 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.448 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.448, 111th Congress: Congratulating the University of California, Davis, for a century as a premier public research university and one of our Nation's finest institutions of higher education.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/448

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2009-05-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres448/BILLS-111hres448eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z. 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.448 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.