Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (6 Jun 2008): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 311, would allow the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association to hold public soap box derby races on the Capitol Grounds. The event is planned for June 21, 2008, or another date determined by House and Senate leadership. The races would be free for the public and would need to be arranged so they do not disrupt Congress's work. The association would be responsible for all event expenses and liabilities.
The resolution also authorizes the association to erect necessary structures and equipment on the Capitol Grounds, subject to approval from the Architect of the Capitol. The Architect and the Capitol Police Board are authorized to make any additional arrangements needed for the event. The Capitol Police would enforce restrictions on sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds during the event.
This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 6, 2008. It has since moved to a stage where a message regarding Senate action has been sent to the House, indicating it has been considered by the Senate.
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Official summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Permits the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association to sponsor soap box derby races as a free public event on the Capitol grounds on June 21, 2008.
Timeline
6 Jun 2008
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 311 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 311, would allow the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association to hold public soap box derby races on the Capitol Grounds. The event is planned for June 21, 2008, or another date determined by House and Senate leadership. The races would be free for the public and would need to be arranged so they do not disrupt Congress's work. The association would be responsible for all event expenses and liabilities. The resolution also authorizes the association to erect necessary structures and equipment on the Capitol Grounds, subject to approval from the Architect of the Capitol. The Architect and the Capitol Police Board are authorized to make any additional arrangements needed for the event. The Capitol Police would enforce restrictions on sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds during the event. This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 6, 2008. It has since moved to a stage where a message regarding Senate action has been sent to the House, indicating it has been considered by the Senate.
- Has H.Con.Res. 311 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 311. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 311?
- H.Con.Res. 311 was sponsored by Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] (D-MD), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 311?
- Message on Senate action sent to the House. (6 Jun 2008).
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