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 (13 Mar 2009): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
What this bill does
This U.S. bill, H.Con.Res. 37, would allow the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association to hold public soap box derby races on the Capitol Grounds. The event is planned for June 20, 2009, or another date agreed upon by House and Senate leadership.
The races must be free to attend and organized so as not to disrupt Congress's work. The Association would be responsible for all event expenses and liabilities. The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board will oversee the conditions of the event, and the Association is authorized to set up necessary structures and equipment, subject to approval.
This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2009. After being considered by the relevant committee, it was sent to the Senate. The latest action noted is a message about Senate action being sent back to the House in March 2009.
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Timeline
13 Mar 2009
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
13 Mar 2009
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 37 do?
- This U.S. bill, H.Con.Res. 37, would allow the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association to hold public soap box derby races on the Capitol Grounds. The event is planned for June 20, 2009, or another date agreed upon by House and Senate leadership. The races must be free to attend and organized so as not to disrupt Congress's work. The Association would be responsible for all event expenses and liabilities. The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board will oversee the conditions of the event, and the Association is authorized to set up necessary structures and equipment, subject to approval. This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2009. After being considered by the relevant committee, it was sent to the Senate. The latest action noted is a message about Senate action being sent back to the House in March 2009.
- Has H.Con.Res. 37 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 37. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 37?
- H.Con.Res. 37 was sponsored by Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] (D-MD), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 37?
- Message on Senate action sent to the House. (13 Mar 2009).
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