Commending the Hispanic Heritage Foundation for recognizing the next generation of Latino role models for their academic achievements and community service.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Aug 2007): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
This House Concurrent Resolution, H.Con.Res. 197, would formally acknowledge and praise the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Specifically, it commends the foundation for its work in identifying and celebrating young Latino individuals who have demonstrated strong academic achievements and significant contributions through community service. The resolution highlights the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards, established in 1998, as a program that recognizes graduating high school seniors across various categories, including academics, community service, and STEM fields.
The resolution affects the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and the young individuals it honors. It also implicitly involves the broader Latino community, particularly its younger demographic, by emphasizing the importance of identifying and promoting future leaders and role models. The bill's stated purpose is to support the national interest in celebrating the accomplishments of these young leaders within both their educational pursuits and community involvement.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in August 2007, H.Con.Res. 197 was then referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As a concurrent resolution, if approved by both the House and the Senate, it would express the sentiment of Congress but would not carry the force of law. The next steps would involve the committee reviewing the resolution.
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Official summary
Commends the Hispanic Heritage Foundation for recognizing the next generation of Latino role models for their academic achievements and community service.
Timeline
1 Aug 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 197 do?
- This House Concurrent Resolution, H.Con.Res. 197, would formally acknowledge and praise the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Specifically, it commends the foundation for its work in identifying and celebrating young Latino individuals who have demonstrated strong academic achievements and significant contributions through community service. The resolution highlights the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards, established in 1998, as a program that recognizes graduating high school seniors across various categories, including academics, community service, and STEM fields. The resolution affects the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and the young individuals it honors. It also implicitly involves the broader Latino community, particularly its younger demographic, by emphasizing the importance of identifying and promoting future leaders and role models. The bill's stated purpose is to support the national interest in celebrating the accomplishments of these young leaders within both their educational pursuits and community involvement. Introduced in the House of Representatives in August 2007, H.Con.Res. 197 was then referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As a concurrent resolution, if approved by both the House and the Senate, it would express the sentiment of Congress but would not carry the force of law. The next steps would involve the committee reviewing the resolution.
- Has H.Con.Res. 197 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 197. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 197?
- H.Con.Res. 197 was sponsored by Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ), with 39 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 197?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (1 Aug 2007).
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