Recognizing the important social and economic contributions and accomplishments of the New Deal to our Nation on the 75th anniversary of legislation establishing the initial New Deal social and public works programs.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Oct 2008): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 360, is a non-binding measure that would formally recognize the 75th anniversary of the New Deal programs. It aims to acknowledge the social and economic contributions and accomplishments of these programs. The resolution specifically mentions the creation of Federal programs during the Great Depression to promote economic recovery and reform, and encourages people to observe a National New Deal Week.
The resolution affects the nation by commemorating a historical period and its impact. It highlights the extensive public works and infrastructure projects established during the New Deal, such as roads, bridges, schools, and hospitals, and the millions of individuals employed by these initiatives. The resolution also notes the creation of significant institutions like Social Security and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
As a concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 360 was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to a committee. If it were to advance, it would require approval from both the House and the Senate. This type of resolution does not require the President's signature and does not create new laws or funding.
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Timeline
2 Oct 2008
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 360 do?
- This concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 360, is a non-binding measure that would formally recognize the 75th anniversary of the New Deal programs. It aims to acknowledge the social and economic contributions and accomplishments of these programs. The resolution specifically mentions the creation of Federal programs during the Great Depression to promote economic recovery and reform, and encourages people to observe a National New Deal Week. The resolution affects the nation by commemorating a historical period and its impact. It highlights the extensive public works and infrastructure projects established during the New Deal, such as roads, bridges, schools, and hospitals, and the millions of individuals employed by these initiatives. The resolution also notes the creation of significant institutions like Social Security and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. As a concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 360 was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to a committee. If it were to advance, it would require approval from both the House and the Senate. This type of resolution does not require the President's signature and does not create new laws or funding.
- Has H.Con.Res. 360 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 360. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 360?
- H.Con.Res. 360 was sponsored by Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9] (D-CA), with 56 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 360?
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (2 Oct 2008).
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