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HCONRES 58 — Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for the continued availability of religious services to members of the Armed Forces and their families during a lapse in appropriations.

Last action — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that the provision and availability of religious services and clergy is important to the morale and wellbeing of many members of the Armed Forces and their families. Expresses hope that the Secretary of Defense (DOD) is able to determine that contractor clergy provide necessary support to military personnel, and would therefore be covered under the appropriations made available under the Pay Our Military Act (P.L. 113-39).

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Action History

  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H6642)

  3. Mr. Collins (GA) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H6642)

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7388)

  6. S.AMDT.2003 Amendment SA 2003 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  7. S.AMDT.2002 Amendment SA 2002 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  8. S.AMDT.2003 Amendment SA 2003 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Levin. (consideration: CR S7388 text: CR S7388)To amend the preamble.

  9. S.AMDT.2002 Amendment SA 2002 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Levin. (consideration: CR S7388; text: CR S7388)To amend the resolution.

  10. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7387-7388)

  11. Received in the Senate.

  12. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 1 (Roll no. 526). (text: CR H6293)

  13. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6305)

  14. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  15. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 58.

  16. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6293-6296)

  17. Mr. Wilson (SC) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  18. Referred to House Judiciary

  19. Referred to House Armed Services

  20. Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HCONRES 58 do?
Expresses the sense of Congress that the provision and availability of religious services and clergy is important to the morale and wellbeing of many members of the Armed Forces and their families. Expresses hope that the Secretary of Defense (DOD) is able to determine that contractor clergy provide necessary support to military personnel, and would therefore be covered under the appropriations made available under the Pay Our Military Act (P.L. 113-39).
Who sponsors HCONRES 58?
HCONRES 58 is sponsored by Doug Collins (R).
What is the current status of HCONRES 58?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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