HRES 249 · 99th Congress · Commemorations

A resolution establishing the Commission on the United States House of Representatives Bicentenary.

Introduced 1985-08-01· Sponsored by Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.(1985-08-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes in the House of Representatives the Commission on the United States House of Representatives Bicentenary to oversee the planning and direction of the commemoration of such bicentennial. Directs the Commission to develop a program that will draw upon the resources of current and former Members, scholars, and the general public. Declares that the Commission shall be staffed by the Office for the Bicentennial of the House of Representatives and shall have supervisory powers over such Office. Terminates the Commission at the end of the 99th Congress.…

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