HCR 7 (2011): urging Congress to expedite the entry of political dissidents from Iraq and Afghanistan to the United States.

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HCR 7 (2011)

urging Congress to expedite the entry of political dissidents from Iraq and Afghanistan to the United States.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on February 3, 2011 and February 10, 2011. The committee voted 10–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2011 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2011, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 203
  • February 10, 2011, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 203

Votes

  • February 15, 2011, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • February 3, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/3/2011 10:30 AM LOB 203
  • February 10, 2011: Continued Public Hearing: 2/10/2011 9:00 AM LOB 203 ==Executive Session to Follow==
  • February 10, 2011: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 15 (Vote 10-1; CC)
  • February 15, 2011: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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