A concurrent resolution to authorize the printing of copies of the publication entitled "The United States Capitol" as a Senate document.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (14 Sep 1998): On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
What this bill does
This resolution authorized the printing of a revised edition of the publication “The United States Capitol” as a Senate document. It called for up to 2,000,000 English-language copies to be printed at a cost not exceeding $100,000, distributed as 2,000 copies to each Senator, 2,000 copies to each House Member, and the remainder to the Capitol Guide Service. It also authorized, at an additional cost of up to $70,000, 50,000 copies each in German, French, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese, and 100,000 copies in Spanish, all for distribution to the Capitol Guide Service.
The measure primarily affects the operations of Congress and the Capitol Guide Service, which provides informational materials to visitors touring the Capitol. Members of the House and Senate would receive copies for distribution to constituents, while the guide service would use its allotment, including the foreign-language editions, for visitors touring the building.
This is a concurrent resolution, meaning it expresses an internal congressional decision rather than creating law; it does not go to the President for signature. It was introduced by Senator John Warner on July 30, 1998, and was agreed to by both the Senate and House without objection on September 14, 1998, completing the legislative process for this type of measure.
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Official summary
Provides for the printing of the revised edition of the publication entitled "The United States Capitol" as a Senate document.
Timeline
14 Sep 1998
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
Common questions
- What does S.Con.Res. 115 do?
- This resolution authorized the printing of a revised edition of the publication “The United States Capitol” as a Senate document. It called for up to 2,000,000 English-language copies to be printed at a cost not exceeding $100,000, distributed as 2,000 copies to each Senator, 2,000 copies to each House Member, and the remainder to the Capitol Guide Service. It also authorized, at an additional cost of up to $70,000, 50,000 copies each in German, French, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese, and 100,000 copies in Spanish, all for distribution to the Capitol Guide Service. The measure primarily affects the operations of Congress and the Capitol Guide Service, which provides informational materials to visitors touring the Capitol. Members of the House and Senate would receive copies for distribution to constituents, while the guide service would use its allotment, including the foreign-language editions, for visitors touring the building. This is a concurrent resolution, meaning it expresses an internal congressional decision rather than creating law; it does not go to the President for signature. It was introduced by Senator John Warner on July 30, 1998, and was agreed to by both the Senate and House without objection on September 14, 1998, completing the legislative process for this type of measure.
- Has S.Con.Res. 115 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Con.Res. 115. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Con.Res. 115?
- S.Con.Res. 115 was sponsored by Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] (R-VA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Con.Res. 115?
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (14 Sep 1998).
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