House resolution · 111th Congress · Did not become law
Recognizing July 2009 as "Energy Independence Month" and encouraging awareness and promoting education on energy independence in the United States.
Sponsor: Rep. John Shimkus R-ILWhere it went
- IntroducedApr 1, 2009
- Committee action—
- Passed House—
Latest action: Apr 1, 2009 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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
16 cosponsors — 13 Republicans, 3 Democrats
3 of 16 cosponsors (19%) are from the other party.
Dan Burton (R-IN), Stephen Buyer (R-IN), Ken Calvert (R-CA), André Carson (D-IN), Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), John Fleming (R-LA), Bob Inglis (R-SC), Robert Latta (R-OH), Daniel Lungren (R-CA), Betsy Markey (D-CO), Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI), David Roe (R-TN), Gene Taylor (D-MS), Lee Terry (R-NE), Joe Wilson (R-SC), Don Young (R-AK).
More from the sponsor
Other 111th Congress bills sponsored by Rep. John Shimkus.
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- H.Res. 1629 (111th) Honoring the service and accomplishments of Colonel Steve Buyer, United States Army Reserve, on the occasion of his retirement from the…
Sponsor’s state and district
Data as of Sep 26, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.