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House resolution · 111th Congress · Did not become law

Recognizing the Nation's orthopedic industry for its continued legacy of innovation in providing devices that relieve the pain of, and restore mobility to, active duty armed service members, veterans, and patients of all ages from all walks of life.

H.Res. 577Introduced Jun 23, 2009Policy area: Commerce
Sponsor: Rep. Mark Souder R-IN
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Where it went

Latest action: Jun 24, 2009 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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

77 cosponsors — 57 Republicans, 20 Democrats

20 of 77 cosponsors (26%) are from the other party.

Rodney Alexander (R-LA), Michael Arcuri (D-NY), Spencer Bachus (R-AL), Joe Barton (R-TX), Brian Bilbray (R-CA), Rob Bishop (R-UT), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Roy Blunt (R-MO), Mary Bono Mack (R-CA), John Boozman (R-AR), Charles Boustany (R-LA), Michael Burgess (R-TX), Dan Burton (R-IN), Stephen Buyer (R-IN), Anh Cao (R-LA), André Carson (D-IN), John Carter (R-TX), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Howard Coble (R-NC), K. Conaway (R-TX), Joe Courtney (D-CT), Nathan Deal (R-GA), Joe Donnelly (D-IN), Steve Driehaus (D-OH), Vernon Ehlers (R-MI), Brad Ellsworth (D-IN), Mary Fallin (R-OK), John Fleming (R-LA), Scott Garrett (R-NJ), Phil Gingrey (R-GA) and 47 more.

More from the sponsor

Other 111th Congress bills sponsored by Rep. Mark Souder.

Sponsor’s state and district

Indiana in Congress · IN-3 district

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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.