HJRES 241 · 96th Congress · Social Sciences and History

A joint resolution authorizing the President to issue a proclamation encouraging Americans to turn off their electric lights on October 21, 1979, for a "Minute of Tribute" to Thomas A. Edison.

Introduced 1979-03-06· Sponsored by Rep. Patten, Edward J. [D-NJ-15]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.(1979-03-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes and requests the President to encourage the American people to turn off electric lights in their homes for a "Minute of Tribute" to Thomas A. Edison on October 21, 1979.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (8)

6 Democrats1 Republican1 Independent