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H.RES.287: To celebrate the 500th anniversary of the first use of the name "America", and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
- Introduced March 29, 2007
- Latest Major Action July 11, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
33 (23 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Celebrates the 500th anniversary of the first use of the name "America" to describe areas in the Western Hemisphere. Honors the explorations of Amerigo Vespucci and other navigators who contributed to the discovery of the Western Hemisphere. Acknowledges the significance of Martin Waldseemuller's 1507 map of the world and accompanying book, "Cosmographiae Introductio" which changed the accepted geographical view of the world and first...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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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. Res. 287.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| March 29, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Alcee L. Hastings (D-Fla.) |