H.Res. 1618

Urging the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe National Preparedness Month, and for other purposes

Sponsor	Rep. Thompson, Bennie G.
Committee	Homeland Security
Date	September 22, 2010 (111th Congress, 2nd Session)
Staff Contact	Ben Howard

H.Res. 1618 is expected to be considered on the floor of the House on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, under a motion to suspend the rules, requiring a two-thirds majority vote for passage. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) on September 14, 2010.

H.Res. 1618 would resolve that the House of Representatives:

• “Commends the public servants of the Department of Homeland Security and other Federal agencies for their outstanding contributions to our Nation's homeland security;
• “Salutes the dedication of State, local, territorial, and tribal government officials, the private sector, and citizens across the country for their efforts to enhance the Nation's ability to prevent, deter, protect against, and prepare to respond to potential acts of terrorism;
• “Expresses the Nation's appreciation for the sacrifices and commitment of our law enforcement and emergency response personnel in preventing and preparing to respond to acts of terrorism;
• “Supports the goals and ideals of National Preparedness Month as they relate to the threat of terrorism;
• “Urges the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe National Preparedness Month with appropriate events and activities that promote citizen and community preparedness to respond to acts of terrorism.”