US HR797 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 21-5)
Status: Introduced on October 6 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-10-22 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Supports the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Declares that the House of Representatives intends to work with federal agencies, national organizations, businesses, and educational institutions to encourage the development and implementation of existing and future security consensus standards, practices, and technologies in order to enhance the state of cyber security in the United States.

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Title

Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to raising awareness and enhancing the state of cyber security in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of the sixth annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

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History

DateChamberAction
2009-10-22 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2009-10-22 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll No. 800). (text: CR 10/20/2009 H11477)
2009-10-22 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11595-11596)
2009-10-20 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Gordon (TN) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
2009-10-20 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 797.
2009-10-20 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11477-11479)
2009-10-20 Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2009-10-06 Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.

Same As/Similar To

HR1688 (Related) 2010-11-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.

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