Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United States commitment to preservation of religious and cultural sites and condemning instances where sites are desecrated.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Oct 2008): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
What this bill does
H.Con.Res. 255 is a concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress. It specifically condemns instances where religious and cultural sites are desecrated. The resolution highlights the importance of preserving heritage sites, referencing the U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad and its efforts.
The resolution expresses concern about construction occurring within the historic Jewish cemetery in Vilnius, Lithuania, which is described as a sacred site dating back to the 13th century. It states that this situation violates a bilateral agreement between Lithuania and the United States concerning the protection of cultural property. The resolution aims to send a message to the Lithuanian government that the United States believes the cemetery must not be further desecrated.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in November 2007 and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would represent the opinion of Congress. The current status indicates it was referred to committee, and no further action is noted.
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Timeline
2 Oct 2008
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 255 do?
- H.Con.Res. 255 is a concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress. It specifically condemns instances where religious and cultural sites are desecrated. The resolution highlights the importance of preserving heritage sites, referencing the U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad and its efforts. The resolution expresses concern about construction occurring within the historic Jewish cemetery in Vilnius, Lithuania, which is described as a sacred site dating back to the 13th century. It states that this situation violates a bilateral agreement between Lithuania and the United States concerning the protection of cultural property. The resolution aims to send a message to the Lithuanian government that the United States believes the cemetery must not be further desecrated. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in November 2007 and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would represent the opinion of Congress. The current status indicates it was referred to committee, and no further action is noted.
- Has H.Con.Res. 255 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 255. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 255?
- H.Con.Res. 255 was sponsored by Rep. Ferguson, Mike [R-NJ-7] (R-NJ), with 59 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 255?
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (2 Oct 2008).
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