Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued honoring the Nation's coal miners.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (29 Jan 2008): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 285, expresses the opinion of Congress that the United States Postal Service should create and issue a postage stamp to honor coal miners. The resolution highlights the difficult and dangerous work of coal miners, their contribution to the nation's energy supply and economy, and the historical risks they have faced, including fatalities and illness.
The bill affects coal miners and their communities by recognizing their service. It also indirectly involves the United States Postal Service and the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, as they would be encouraged by Congress to consider the issuance of such a stamp.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2008 by Representative Paul Kanjorski and several co-sponsors, the bill was then referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would convey Congress's sentiment to the Postal Service, but it does not carry the force of law to mandate the stamp's creation.
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Timeline
29 Jan 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 285 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 285, expresses the opinion of Congress that the United States Postal Service should create and issue a postage stamp to honor coal miners. The resolution highlights the difficult and dangerous work of coal miners, their contribution to the nation's energy supply and economy, and the historical risks they have faced, including fatalities and illness. The bill affects coal miners and their communities by recognizing their service. It also indirectly involves the United States Postal Service and the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, as they would be encouraged by Congress to consider the issuance of such a stamp. Introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2008 by Representative Paul Kanjorski and several co-sponsors, the bill was then referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would convey Congress's sentiment to the Postal Service, but it does not carry the force of law to mandate the stamp's creation.
- Has H.Con.Res. 285 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 285. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 285?
- H.Con.Res. 285 was sponsored by Rep. Kanjorski, Paul E. [D-PA-11] (D-PA), with 28 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 285?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (29 Jan 2008).
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