An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 111-419 to express the sense of Congress honoring members of the Central Intelligence Agency for their dedication to the protection of the United States and expressing appreciation for their unique role in combating terrorism and crucial support of U.S. military operations.
What it does: Adds SEC. 505. SENSE OF CONGRESS HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY on page 135, line 12Description
Amendment expresses the sense of Congress honoring members of the Central Intelligence Agency for their dedication to the protection of the United States and expressing appreciation for their unique role in combating terrorism and crucial support of U.S. military operations.
What it changes
1 change to H.R. 2701
Adds SEC. 505. SENSE OF CONGRESS HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY on page 135, line 12
Adds a sectionPrinted pageInserted: SEC. 505. SENSE OF CONGRESS HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY.
Inserted: It is the sense of Congress to--
Inserted: (1) honor the Central Intelligence Agency for its contributions to the security of the United States and its allies;
Inserted: (2) recognize the Central Intelligence Agency's unique role in combating terrorism;
Inserted: (3) praise the Central Intelligence Agency for its success in foiling recent terrorist plots and capturing senior members of al-Qaeda;
Inserted: (4) thank the Central Intelligence Agency for its crucial support of United States military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq;
Inserted: (5) commend the men and women who gave their lives defending the United States in the service of the Central Intelligence Agency, especially noting those individuals who remain unnamed; and
Inserted: (6) urge the Central Intelligence Agency to continue its dedicated work in the field of intelligence-gathering in order to protect the people of the United States.
Original wording
Page 135, after line 12, insert the following new section:
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As printed
Page 135, after line 12, insert the following new section:
SEC. 505. SENSE OF CONGRESS HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY.
It is the sense of Congress to--
(1) honor the Central Intelligence Agency for its contributions to the security of the United States and its allies;
(2) recognize the Central Intelligence Agency's unique role in combating terrorism;
(3) praise the Central Intelligence Agency for its success in foiling recent terrorist plots and capturing senior members of al-Qaeda;
(4) thank the Central Intelligence Agency for its crucial support of United States military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq;
(5) commend the men and women who gave their lives defending the United States in the service of the Central Intelligence Agency, especially noting those individuals who remain unnamed; and
(6) urge the Central Intelligence Agency to continue its dedicated work in the field of intelligence-gathering in order to protect the people of the United States.
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House amendment offered
February 25, 2010
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House amendment offered
February 25, 2010
Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
February 25, 2010 • 3:52 PM
House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Burton (IN).(consideration: CR H888-890; text: CR H888)
February 25, 2010 • 3:41 PM
House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Burton (IN) amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
February 25, 2010 • 3:52 PM
Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Burton (IN). (consideration: CR H888-890; text: CR H888)
February 25, 2010 • 3:41 PM
On agreeing to the Burton (IN) amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
February 25, 2010 • 3:52 PM