Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Sam Phillips and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (8 Jan 2009): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 12, expresses the opinion of Congress that the United States Postal Service should create a commemorative postage stamp to honor Sam Phillips. The resolution also calls on the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to suggest to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
The bill would affect the U.S. Postal Service and its advisory committee by urging them to consider this specific stamp. It could potentially lead to a new stamp being added to the nation's postal offerings, which would then be available to the public. The resolution does not specify any direct financial impact or mandate the issuance of the stamp.
This measure was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2009 by Representative Steve Cohen. It has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. At this time, the full text of the resolution has not been published, and its exact stage in the legislative process beyond this referral is not supplied.
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Timeline
8 Jan 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 12 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 12, expresses the opinion of Congress that the United States Postal Service should create a commemorative postage stamp to honor Sam Phillips. The resolution also calls on the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to suggest to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. The bill would affect the U.S. Postal Service and its advisory committee by urging them to consider this specific stamp. It could potentially lead to a new stamp being added to the nation's postal offerings, which would then be available to the public. The resolution does not specify any direct financial impact or mandate the issuance of the stamp. This measure was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2009 by Representative Steve Cohen. It has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. At this time, the full text of the resolution has not been published, and its exact stage in the legislative process beyond this referral is not supplied.
- Has H.Con.Res. 12 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 12. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 12?
- H.Con.Res. 12 was sponsored by Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 12?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (8 Jan 2009).
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