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- H.CON.RES.77
H.CON.RES.77: Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring the members of the Armed Forces who have been awarded the Purple Heart.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced March 24, 1999
- Latest Major Action March 30, 1999
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
106 (71 Democrats, 1 Independent, 35 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the Postal Service to honor the members of the armed forces who have been awarded the Purple Heart; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued in 1999, the year marking the 200th anniversary of the death of George Washington.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.
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| March 24, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Ronnie Shows (D-Miss.) |