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H RES 971
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Expressing the sympathies and support of the House of Representatives for the individuals and institutions affected by the powerful tornados that struck communities in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee on February 5th, 2008.
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Barton Gordon (D) TN
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2/13/2008--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Expresses the deepest sympathies of the House of Representatives to the citizens of the states hit by the storms over the devastation caused by the powerful tornados that struck their communities on February 5, 2008.Expresses the appreciation of the House to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), first responders, and the others involved in the relief effort for their valiant service to those affected by the storms.Expresses the support of the House as the citizens of these communities continue their efforts to rebuild their community and their lives.
Text of Legislation:
Text of Legislation not available.
Subject Name:
Commemorations
Alabama
Arkansas
Congressional tributes
Criminal justice
Department of Homeland Security
Disaster relief
Emergency management
Emergency medicine
Executive departments
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Federal employees
Fire fighters
Government employees
Kentucky
Law enforcement officers
Medical personnel
Mississippi
Paramedical personnel
Police
Tennessee
Tornadoes
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Action Text
2/12/2008
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2/13/2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
2/13/2008
Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2/13/2008
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2/13/2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 971.
Titles:
Expressing the sympathies and support of the House of Representatives for the individuals and institutions affected by the powerful tornados that struck communities in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee on February 5th, 2008.
Committee:
'House Transportation and Infrastructure'
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'House Transportation and Infrastructure'
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Sponsor
Barton Gordon (D) TN
Co-sponsors
Robert B. Aderholt (R) AL
Spencer Bachus (R) AL
Artur Davis (D) AL
Robert E. (Bud), Jr. Cramer (D) AL
Victor Snyder (D) AR
Mike Ross (D) AR
John Boozman (R) AR
Robert Berry (D) AR
Edward Whitfield (R) KY
Ben Chandler (D) KY
Geoff|Geoffrey Davis (R) KY
Harold Rogers (R) KY
Gene Taylor (D) MS
Marsha Blackburn (R) TN
John S. Tanner (D) TN
John J., Jr. Duncan (R) TN
Zach Wamp (R) TN
Jim Cooper (D) TN
Lincoln Davis (D) TN
Steve Cohen (D) TN
David Davis (R) TN
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