Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue commemorative postage stamps honoring Americans who have distinguished themselves by their service in the armed forces of the United States.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (4 Jan 2007): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
This resolution expresses the opinion of Congress that the United States Postal Service should create commemorative postage stamps to honor Americans who have served with distinction in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The bill suggests that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend these stamps to the Postmaster General for issuance.
The resolution would affect individuals who have served in these branches of the U.S. armed forces, as it seeks to recognize their distinguished service. It does not mandate the issuance of these stamps, but rather conveys Congress's sentiment. The U.S. Postal Service and its advisory committee are the entities that would consider and potentially act upon this recommendation.
This bill, H.Con.Res. 3, was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2007. Its current status is that it has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The next step in the legislative process would involve the committee reviewing the resolution.
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Official summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) commemorative postage stamps should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Americans who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, respectively; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such stamps be issued.
Timeline
4 Jan 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 3 do?
- This resolution expresses the opinion of Congress that the United States Postal Service should create commemorative postage stamps to honor Americans who have served with distinction in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The bill suggests that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend these stamps to the Postmaster General for issuance. The resolution would affect individuals who have served in these branches of the U.S. armed forces, as it seeks to recognize their distinguished service. It does not mandate the issuance of these stamps, but rather conveys Congress's sentiment. The U.S. Postal Service and its advisory committee are the entities that would consider and potentially act upon this recommendation. This bill, H.Con.Res. 3, was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2007. Its current status is that it has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The next step in the legislative process would involve the committee reviewing the resolution.
- Has H.Con.Res. 3 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 3. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 3?
- H.Con.Res. 3 was sponsored by Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1] (R-VA), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 3?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (4 Jan 2007).
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