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H.CON.RES.232: Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued to honor the 150th anniversary of the emigration of over 1,000,000 people from Ireland to the United States to escape the Irish Potato Famine, and to honor the contributions these immigrants and their descendants made to the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced March 3, 1998
- Latest Major Action March 5, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
36 (31 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend and the Postmaster General to issue a postage stamp to honor: (1) the 150th anniversary of the emigration of more than one million people from Ireland to the United States to escape the Irish Potato Famine; and (2) the contributions of these immigrants and their descendants to the history, society, culture, and security of the United States.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on District of Columbia.
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| March 3, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by James H. Maloney (D-Conn.) |