Commemorating the Bicentennial of the Louisiana Purchase.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2003): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 21, is a concurrent resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase. It acknowledges the historical significance of the 1803 land acquisition from France, which nearly doubled the size of the United States and included territory that would later become part of 15 states.
The resolution highlights the individuals involved in the negotiation and expresses gratitude for the role the purchase played in the nation's expansion. It is essentially a statement of recognition and historical appreciation from Congress.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2003. It was later received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary in September 2003. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it expresses the sense of Congress but does not have the force of law.
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Official summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase.
Timeline
24 Sep 2003
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 21 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 21, is a concurrent resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase. It acknowledges the historical significance of the 1803 land acquisition from France, which nearly doubled the size of the United States and included territory that would later become part of 15 states. The resolution highlights the individuals involved in the negotiation and expresses gratitude for the role the purchase played in the nation's expansion. It is essentially a statement of recognition and historical appreciation from Congress. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2003. It was later received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary in September 2003. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it expresses the sense of Congress but does not have the force of law.
- Has H.Con.Res. 21 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 21. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 21?
- H.Con.Res. 21 was sponsored by Rep. Vitter, David [R-LA-1] (R-LA), with 21 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 21?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (24 Sep 2003).
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