H.Res. 267 (105th): Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the citizens of the United States must remain committed to combat the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs by the Nation’s youth.

Introduced:
Oct 09, 1997 (105th Congress, 1997–1998)
Sponsor:
Rep. Michael Pappas [R-NJ12]
Status:
Agreed To (Simple Resolution)

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Status

This simple resolution was agreed to on May 5, 1998. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.

Progress
Introduced Oct 09, 1997
Reported by Committee Mar 11, 1998
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) May 05, 1998
Votes

House Vote on Passage
May 05, 1998 6:14 p.m.
Passed 408/1

Cosponsors
181 cosponsors (166R, 14D, 1D) (show)
Committees

House Education and the Workforce

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Last updated May 05, 1998.
3 pages

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5/5/1998--Passed House amended. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) all schools should be drug-free; (2) all Federal, State, and local drug fighting agencies should work together with schools and parents to ensure that a renewed effort is made to fight the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs in our schools and to America's youth; (3) all governmental leaders, educators, and parents share a role in raising the awareness of this issue and offering constructive alternatives to illegal drug use; and (4) the Congress and the President should work to end the distribution, sale, and use of illegal drugs in the Nation's schools and should work with local communities, schools, and parents to implement meaningful policies.

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