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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Oct 17, 2007
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes the importance of increasing maritime domain awareness.
Encourages those who engage in recreational waterway activities to be aware and report suspicious activities to appropriate authorities.
Supports the goals of the America's Waterway Watch program.
People & committees
Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9] · R–FL
Legislative record
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 976). (text: CR 10/16/2007 H11607)
House roll call 976 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 976).(text: CR 10/16/2007 H11607)
House roll call 976 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11655-11656)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 549.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11607-11609)
Mr. Cummings moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 111.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-324.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-324.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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