US Congress House Resolution 688 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on July 28 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-09-22 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Supports the goals of a National Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Day to be held annually in coordination with the Secretary of Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture. Recognizes that creating a successful adoption model for wild horses and burros is consistent with federal law commonly known as "Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act" and beneficial to the long-term interests of the people of the United States in protecting wild horses and burros. Encourages citizens of the United States to adopt a wild horse or burro so as to own a living symbol of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West.

Expressing support for the goals and ideals of the first annual National Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Day taking place on September 26, 2009.

Rep. Shelley Berkley [D-NV]

Sen. Dean Heller [R-NV]

Rep. Dina Titus [D-NV]

Date	Chamber	Action
2009-09-22		Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2009-09-22		On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9760)
2009-09-22		DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 688.
2009-09-22		Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9760-9761)
2009-09-22		Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2009-07-31		Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
2009-07-28		Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

SR221 (Same As) 2009-07-22 - Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7891)
SR283 (Same As) 2009-09-23 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9758-9759; text as passed Senate: CR S9759; text of measure as introduced: CR S9750)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/688/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres688/BILLS-111hres688ih.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres688/BILLS-111hres688eh.pdf