Requesting the President to transmit to the House of Representatives all documents in the possession of the President relating to the inventory and review of intelligence related to the shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, described by the President in a memorandum dated November 10, 2009.

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 151.

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Version 79 · Reported to House without amendment · Jan 27, 2010

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Requests the President to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the adoption of this resolution all documents (including records, memos, correspondence, or other communications) in the possession of the President that refer or relate to the inventory and review of intelligence related to the shooting on November 5, 2009, at Fort Hood, Texas, described by the President in a memorandum dated November 10, 2009.

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Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2] · R–MI

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Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

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Jan 27, 2010
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 151.
Jan 27, 2010
Reported adversely by the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent). H. Rept. 111-402.
Jan 27, 2010
Reported adversely by the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent). H. Rept. 111-402.
Jan 20, 2010
Ordered to be Reported Adversely by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 5.
Jan 20, 2010
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 16, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
Dec 16, 2009
Introduced in House
Dec 16, 2009
Introduced in House

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/978

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Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T14:52:38Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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