There are 3 versions of this bill. View text

Click the check-box to add or remove the section, click the text link to scroll to that section.
Titles Actions Overview All Actions Cosponsors Committees Related Bills Subjects Latest Summary All Summaries

Titles (1)

Official Titles

Official Titles - House of Representatives

Official Title as Introduced

Expressing the deepest appreciation of Congress to the families of members of the United States Armed Forces.


Actions Overview (2)

Date Actions Overview
07/16/2008Passed/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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 508).(text: CR 7/14/2008 H6423)
02/13/2008Introduced in House

All Actions (11)

Date Chamber All Actions
07/17/2008SenateReceived in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
07/16/2008-8:00pmHouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 508). (text: CR 7/14/2008 H6423)
07/16/2008-8:00pmHouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/16/2008-7:54pmHouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6648-6649)
07/14/2008-3:10pmHouseAt 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.
07/14/2008-2:59pmHouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 295.
07/14/2008-2:59pmHouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6422-6424)
07/14/2008-2:59pmHouseMr. Courtney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
02/29/2008HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Action By: Committee on Armed Services
02/13/2008HouseReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
02/13/2008HouseIntroduced in House

Cosponsors (42)

* = Original cosponsor
CosponsorDate Cosponsored
Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1] 02/14/2008
Rep. Fortuno, Luis G. [R-PR-At Large] 02/25/2008
Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3] 02/25/2008
Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1] 02/25/2008
Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13] 02/25/2008
Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10] 02/25/2008
Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] 02/25/2008
Rep. Feeney, Tom [R-FL-24] 02/27/2008
Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] 02/27/2008
Rep. Drake, Thelma D. [R-VA-2] 03/04/2008
Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7] 03/04/2008
Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] 03/04/2008
Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3] 03/05/2008
Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-10] 03/05/2008
Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8] 03/12/2008
Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2] 03/12/2008
Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2] 03/14/2008
Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20] 03/14/2008
Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31] 04/02/2008
Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] 04/03/2008
Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5] 04/08/2008
Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-22] 04/15/2008
Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] 04/15/2008
Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] 04/15/2008
Rep. Fallin, Mary [R-OK-5] 04/17/2008
Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5] 04/17/2008
Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4] 04/17/2008
Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52] 04/24/2008
Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3] 04/24/2008
Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8] 04/24/2008
Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2] 04/24/2008
Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15] 04/24/2008
Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-5] 04/24/2008
Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11] 04/24/2008
Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-2] 04/24/2008
Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9] 04/24/2008
Rep. Walberg, Timothy [R-MI-7] 04/24/2008
Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6] 04/24/2008
Rep. Heller, Dean [R-NV-2] 04/24/2008
Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8] 04/24/2008
Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46] 04/24/2008
Rep. Sali, Bill [R-ID-1] 05/05/2008

Committees (2)

Committees, subcommittees and links to reports associated with this bill are listed here, as well as the nature and date of committee activity and Congressional report number.

Committee / Subcommittee Date Activity Reports
House Armed Services02/13/2008 Referred to
House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel02/29/2008 Referred to
Senate Armed Services07/17/2008 Referred to

No related bill information was received for H.Con.Res.295.


Subjects (5)


Latest Summary (2)

There are 2 summaries for H.Con.Res.295. View summaries

Shown Here:
Passed House without amendment (07/16/2008)

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

Expresses appreciation to the families of members of the Armed Forces for their unwavering support while such members answer the call to serve their country.