A resolution designating June 10, 2008, as "National Hunger Awareness Day" and authorizing the collection of food donations during the period beginning May 12, 2008, and ending June 10, 2008, from concerned Members of Congress and staff to assist families suffering from hunger and food insecurity in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.

Vote results

No recorded roll-call votes on this bill in PORKER’s records (voice votes and unanimous consent are not roll calls; roll-call records start in 2011).

Cosponsors

6 cosponsors — 1 Republican, 5 Democrats

5 of 6 cosponsors (83%) are from the other party.

Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Bob Casey (D-PA), Elizabeth Dole (R-NC), Richard Durbin (D-IL), Blanche Lincoln (D-AR), Ron Wyden (D-OR).

More from the sponsor

Other 110th Congress bills sponsored by Sen. Gordon Smith.

• S. 3015 (110th) A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 18 S. G Street, Lakeview, Oregon, as the "Dr. Bernard Daly…
• S. 375 (110th) A bill to waive application of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to a specific parcel of real property…
• S.Res. 186 (110th) A resolution designating June 5, 2007, as "National Hunger Awareness Day" and authorizing the Senate offices of Senators Gordon H. Smith…
• S.Con.Res. 87 (110th) A concurrent resolution congratulating the Republic of Latvia on the 90th anniversary of its declaration of independence.
• S.Res. 373 (110th) A resolution encouraging all employers to target veterans for recruitment and to provide preference in hiring to qualified veterans.
• S.Res. 240 (110th) A resolution designating October 21 through October 27, 2007, as "National Save for Retirement Week".

Sponsor’s state and district

Oregon in Congress