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- H.CON.RES.159
H.CON.RES.159: Honoring the memory of the victims of the Great Irish Potato Famine, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 25, 1997
- Latest Major Action Sept. 25, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
44 (36 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Honors: (1) the memory of the victims of the Great Irish Potato Famine; and (2) the millions of emigrants and their descendants who rose from that tragedy to make a profound contribution to the United States. Encourages the British and Irish Governments to build on the public apology from the British Government and make a renewed effort for peace in Northern Ireland.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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| Sept. 25, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by William O. Lipinski (D-Ill.) |