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 (17 May 2007): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 79, would authorize the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association to hold its races on the Capitol Grounds. Specifically, it permits the Association to sponsor a public event, soap box derby races, on a date designated by the Speaker of the House and the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, or on June 16, 2007.
The event would be free to the public and must be arranged so it does not interfere with Congress's work. The Association would be responsible for all expenses and liabilities related to the event. It would also be allowed to erect necessary structures and equipment, such as a stage and sound systems, with approval from the Architect of the Capitol.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 5, 2007, by Representative Steny H. Hoyer. As a concurrent resolution, it requires approval from both the House and the Senate. The latest action recorded is a message on Senate action sent to the House on May 17, 2007.
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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 16, 2007.
Timeline
17 May 2007
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 79 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 79, would authorize the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association to hold its races on the Capitol Grounds. Specifically, it permits the Association to sponsor a public event, soap box derby races, on a date designated by the Speaker of the House and the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, or on June 16, 2007. The event would be free to the public and must be arranged so it does not interfere with Congress's work. The Association would be responsible for all expenses and liabilities related to the event. It would also be allowed to erect necessary structures and equipment, such as a stage and sound systems, with approval from the Architect of the Capitol. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 5, 2007, by Representative Steny H. Hoyer. As a concurrent resolution, it requires approval from both the House and the Senate. The latest action recorded is a message on Senate action sent to the House on May 17, 2007.
- Has H.Con.Res. 79 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 79. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 79?
- H.Con.Res. 79 was sponsored by Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] (D-MD), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 79?
- Message on Senate action sent to the House. (17 May 2007).
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