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Bill107th CongressFiled Apr 25, 2001Commemorations
H.Con.Res. 109

Honoring the services and sacrifices of the United States merchant marine.

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (May 21, 2001)

Honors the service and sacrifice by members of the U.S. merchant marine.

Recognizes: (1) the critical role played by vessels of the U.S. merchant marine fleet in transporting equipment, supplies, and personnel in support of the Nation's defense; and (2) the historical significance of May 22 as National Maritime Day, which commemorates the anniversary of the first transoceanic voyage under steam propulsion.

Encourages the American people and appropriate government agencies to recognize the services and sacrifices of the U.S. merchant marine through appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Requests that all ships under the U.S. flag prominently display the flag on such day.

What just happenedMay 22, 2001

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-19](R-OH)Sponsor
23 cosponsors9 D13 R1 I
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  1. May 22, 2001IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. May 21, 2001FloorH38310

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

  3. May 21, 2001FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2346)

  4. May 21, 2001Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2346)

  5. May 21, 2001FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business.

  6. May 21, 2001FloorH37220

    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.

  7. May 21, 2001FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 109.

  8. May 21, 2001FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2346-2348)

  9. May 21, 2001FloorH30300

    Mr. LaTourette moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  10. Apr 26, 2001CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

    Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
  11. Apr 25, 2001IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Armed Services Committee
  12. Apr 25, 2001IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  13. Apr 25, 2001IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  14. Apr 25, 2001IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Apr 25, 2001IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentMay 21, 200181
Honors the service and sacrifice by members of the U.S. merchant marine.

Recognizes: (1) the critical role played by vessels of the U.S. merchant marine fleet in transporting equipment, supplies, and personnel in support of the Nation's defense; and (2) the historical significance of May 22 as National Maritime Day, which commemorates the anniversary of the first transoceanic voyage under steam propulsion.

Encourages the American people and appropriate government agencies to recognize the services and sacrifices of the U.S. merchant marine through appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Requests that all ships under the U.S. flag prominently display the flag on such day.

Introduced in HouseApr 25, 200100
Honors the service and sacrifice by members of the U.S. merchant marine.

Recognizes: (1) the critical role played by vessels of the U.S. merchant marine fleet in transporting equipment, supplies, and personnel in support of the nation's defense; and (2) the historical significance of May 22 as National Maritime Day, which commemorates the anniversary of the first transoceanic voyage under steam propulsion.

Encourages the American people and appropriate government agencies to recognize the services and sacrifices of the U.S. merchant marine through appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Requests that all ships under the U.S. flag prominently display the flag on such day.