Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (18 Mar 2009): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 39, would authorize the use of the Capitol Grounds for a specific event: the 2009 District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. The resolution allows this run to take place on June 5, 2009, or another date agreed upon by the Speaker of the House and a Senate committee. The Capitol Police Board would be responsible for necessary actions, and the Architect of the Capitol could set conditions for event preparations.
The bill directly affects the Special Olympics event and the participants involved in the Law Enforcement Torch Run. It also involves the Capitol Police Board and the Architect of the Capitol in managing and ensuring compliance with regulations for using the Capitol Grounds. The intent is to allow the torch run to pass through the Capitol Grounds as part of the journey to the Special Olympics summer games.
This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 4, 2009, by Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton. It has not been amended. The latest action recorded was a message about Senate action being sent to the House on March 18, 2009. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would authorize the specified action without requiring the President's signature.
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Official summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Authorizes the use of the Capitol grounds for the 2009 District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run on June 5, 2009.
Timeline
18 Mar 2009
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 39 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 39, would authorize the use of the Capitol Grounds for a specific event: the 2009 District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. The resolution allows this run to take place on June 5, 2009, or another date agreed upon by the Speaker of the House and a Senate committee. The Capitol Police Board would be responsible for necessary actions, and the Architect of the Capitol could set conditions for event preparations. The bill directly affects the Special Olympics event and the participants involved in the Law Enforcement Torch Run. It also involves the Capitol Police Board and the Architect of the Capitol in managing and ensuring compliance with regulations for using the Capitol Grounds. The intent is to allow the torch run to pass through the Capitol Grounds as part of the journey to the Special Olympics summer games. This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 4, 2009, by Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton. It has not been amended. The latest action recorded was a message about Senate action being sent to the House on March 18, 2009. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would authorize the specified action without requiring the President's signature.
- Has H.Con.Res. 39 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 39. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 39?
- H.Con.Res. 39 was sponsored by Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), with 9 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 39?
- Message on Senate action sent to the House. (18 Mar 2009).
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