Celebrating the contributions of the architectural profession during National Architecture Week.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (5 Feb 2007): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 53, expresses the sentiment of Congress regarding National Architecture Week. Specifically, it states that Congress believes the contributions of architects should be recognized and celebrated during this designated week. The resolution also requests that the President issue a proclamation encouraging people and organizations to observe the week with appropriate activities.
The bill affects individuals working in the architectural profession, of which there are approximately 281,000 in the United States. It also indirectly affects the general public by highlighting the importance of architecture in shaping the nation's heritage, quality of life, and built environment. The resolution is sponsored by Representative Earl Blumenauer of Oregon.
As of February 5, 2007, H.Con.Res. 53 was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The status beyond this referral is not supplied in the provided text. If it moves forward, it would typically require consideration and approval by the committee before potentially being brought to the floor for a vote in the House and then proceeding to the Senate.
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Official summary
Expresses that it is the sense of Congress that the contributions of the architectural profession should be recognized and celebrated during "National Architecture Week."
Timeline
5 Feb 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 53 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 53, expresses the sentiment of Congress regarding National Architecture Week. Specifically, it states that Congress believes the contributions of architects should be recognized and celebrated during this designated week. The resolution also requests that the President issue a proclamation encouraging people and organizations to observe the week with appropriate activities. The bill affects individuals working in the architectural profession, of which there are approximately 281,000 in the United States. It also indirectly affects the general public by highlighting the importance of architecture in shaping the nation's heritage, quality of life, and built environment. The resolution is sponsored by Representative Earl Blumenauer of Oregon. As of February 5, 2007, H.Con.Res. 53 was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The status beyond this referral is not supplied in the provided text. If it moves forward, it would typically require consideration and approval by the committee before potentially being brought to the floor for a vote in the House and then proceeding to the Senate.
- Has H.Con.Res. 53 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 53. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 53?
- H.Con.Res. 53 was sponsored by Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] (D-OR), with 17 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 53?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (5 Feb 2007).
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