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H.CON.RES.254: Encouraging the people of the United States to celebrate the 300th anniversary of William Penn's Charter of Privileges, the 250th anniversary of the Liberty Bell, and the 225th anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Oct. 25, 2001
- Latest Major Action Nov. 14, 2001
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Bill Cosponsors
19 (9 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Encourages: (1) the U.S. people to celebrate the 300th anniversary of William Penn's Charter of Privileges, the 250th anniversary of the Liberty Bell, and the 225th anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence; and (2) the Nation's leaders to reaffirm their commitment to promoting human rights and religious freedom in the Nation and around the world.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
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Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 254.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Oct. 25, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Joe Pitts (R-Pa.) |