Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Barbara Charline Jordan.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (19 Dec 2007): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 275, is a resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Barbara Charline Jordan. It also calls on the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend this to the Postmaster General.
The resolution affects all citizens by potentially making available a postage stamp that recognizes Barbara Charline Jordan's public service. It highlights her achievements, including being the first African-American woman elected to the Texas Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas, her work on the Voting Rights Act, and her keynote address at the Democratic National Convention.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on December 19, 2007, and was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As a concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress, it does not require the President's signature and is considered an expression of opinion. If passed by both chambers, it would advise the Postal Service's actions.
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Official summary
Declares the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Barbara Charline Jordan.
Timeline
19 Dec 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 275 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 275, is a resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Barbara Charline Jordan. It also calls on the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend this to the Postmaster General. The resolution affects all citizens by potentially making available a postage stamp that recognizes Barbara Charline Jordan's public service. It highlights her achievements, including being the first African-American woman elected to the Texas Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas, her work on the Voting Rights Act, and her keynote address at the Democratic National Convention. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on December 19, 2007, and was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As a concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress, it does not require the President's signature and is considered an expression of opinion. If passed by both chambers, it would advise the Postal Service's actions.
- Has H.Con.Res. 275 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 275. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 275?
- H.Con.Res. 275 was sponsored by Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (D-TX), with 12 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 275?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (19 Dec 2007).
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