Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony in honor of the bicentennial of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (4 Feb 2009): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
What this bill does
This concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 27, would authorize the use of the Capitol rotunda for a ceremony. The purpose of the ceremony would be to honor the bicentennial of President Abraham Lincoln's birth. If passed, the rotunda could be used on February 12, 2009, for this event. The Architect of the Capitol would be responsible for any necessary physical preparations for the ceremony.
This measure affects members of Congress and potentially the public, as it concerns the use of a significant space within the U.S. Capitol building for a national commemoration. It is a concurrent resolution, meaning it requires approval from both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 27, 2009, by Representative Jackson of Illinois. It was referred to the Committee on House Administration. The latest action recorded is a message regarding Senate action being sent to the House on February 4, 2009. The status of whether it has been passed by both chambers or signed into law is not provided in the supplied text.
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Timeline
4 Feb 2009
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 27 do?
- This concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 27, would authorize the use of the Capitol rotunda for a ceremony. The purpose of the ceremony would be to honor the bicentennial of President Abraham Lincoln's birth. If passed, the rotunda could be used on February 12, 2009, for this event. The Architect of the Capitol would be responsible for any necessary physical preparations for the ceremony. This measure affects members of Congress and potentially the public, as it concerns the use of a significant space within the U.S. Capitol building for a national commemoration. It is a concurrent resolution, meaning it requires approval from both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 27, 2009, by Representative Jackson of Illinois. It was referred to the Committee on House Administration. The latest action recorded is a message regarding Senate action being sent to the House on February 4, 2009. The status of whether it has been passed by both chambers or signed into law is not provided in the supplied text.
- Has H.Con.Res. 27 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 27. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 27?
- H.Con.Res. 27 was sponsored by Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2] (D-IL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 27?
- Message on Senate action sent to the House. (4 Feb 2009).
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