H.Res. 447 (111th): Recognizing the remarkable contributions of the American Council of Engineering Companies for its 100 years of service to the engineering industry and the Nation.

Introduced:
May 14, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Heath Shuler [D-NC11]
Status:
Agreed To (Simple Resolution)

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Status

This simple resolution was agreed to on September 9, 2009. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.

Progress
Introduced May 14, 2009
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) Sep 09, 2009
Votes

House Vote on Passage
Sep 09, 2009 2:52 p.m.
Passed 420/0

Cosponsors
24 cosponsors (13D, 11R) (show)
Committees

House Science, Space, and Technology

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Last updated Sep 09, 2009.
2 pages

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9/9/2009--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Congratulates the American Council of Engineering Companies for its 100 years of service.

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Background

According to the resolution's findings, the ACEC is the oldest and largest business association of America's engineers, representing more than 5,000 engineering firms that employ 500,000 professionals. The ACEC member firms have been responsible for many of the Nation's most significant achievements over the past 100 years, including the roads, bridges, subways, airports, buildings, industrial facilities, and water systems that are the most advanced in the world.

Summary

H.Res. 447 would resolve that the House of Representatives congratulate the American Council of Engineering Companies for its 100 years of service.

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