H.Res. 590 (110th): Supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families and communities.

Introduced:
Jul 31, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX2]
Status:
Agreed To (Simple Resolution)

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Status

This simple resolution was agreed to on September 25, 2007. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.

Progress
Introduced Jul 31, 2007
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) Sep 25, 2007
Votes

House Vote on Passage
Sep 25, 2007 9:02 p.m.
Passed 395/0

Cosponsors
65 cosponsors (55D, 10R) (show)
Committees

House Education and the Workforce

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Last updated Jul 31, 2007.
4 pages

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9/25/2007--Passed House amended. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families and communities.

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  • Public Law 109-162