H.Res. 284 (111th): Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces both at home and abroad.

Introduced:
Mar 24, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Gary Peters [D-MI9]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

H.Res. 1119 (same title)
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) — Mar 21, 2010

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Status

This resolution was introduced on March 24, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 24, 2009
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Armed Services

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Last updated Mar 24, 2009.
2 pages

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3/24/2009--Introduced.
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence (on March 26, 2009, National Support Our Troops Day) to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the U.S. Armed Forces both at home and abroad.

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