Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Suffragists Day to promote awareness of the importance of the women suffragists who worked for the right of women to vote in the United States.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (9 May 2007): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 105, is a concurrent resolution expressing support for establishing a National Suffragists Day. The resolution aims to promote awareness of the contributions of women suffragists who advocated for women's right to vote in the United States. It highlights historical events and figures associated with the suffrage movement, such as the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention and the efforts of Susan B. Anthony.
The resolution affects the general public by encouraging recognition and education about the women's suffrage movement. It does not create new laws or programs but rather states Congress's support for an idea. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in March 2007 by Representative Shelley Berkley and other members.
Following its introduction, the bill was referred to a committee in the House. It then moved to the Senate, where it was received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary in May 2007. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both chambers, it would represent the sentiment of Congress.
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Timeline
9 May 2007
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 105 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 105, is a concurrent resolution expressing support for establishing a National Suffragists Day. The resolution aims to promote awareness of the contributions of women suffragists who advocated for women's right to vote in the United States. It highlights historical events and figures associated with the suffrage movement, such as the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention and the efforts of Susan B. Anthony. The resolution affects the general public by encouraging recognition and education about the women's suffrage movement. It does not create new laws or programs but rather states Congress's support for an idea. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in March 2007 by Representative Shelley Berkley and other members. Following its introduction, the bill was referred to a committee in the House. It then moved to the Senate, where it was received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary in May 2007. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both chambers, it would represent the sentiment of Congress.
- Has H.Con.Res. 105 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 105. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 105?
- H.Con.Res. 105 was sponsored by Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1] (D-NV), with 114 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 105?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (9 May 2007).
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