Honoring and saluting Motown Records of Detroit, Michigan, on its 50th anniversary.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (12 Feb 2009): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 50, is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to honor and salute Motown Records for its 50th anniversary. It acknowledges the founding of the record label in 1959 and highlights its early success, including producing multiple hit songs and fostering the careers of well-known artists. The resolution aims to recognize Motown's contribution to American music and culture.
The bill is sponsored by Representative John Conyers, Jr. and several other members of the House. If passed by both the House and the Senate, it would direct the Clerk of the House to provide copies of the resolution to Motown Records. This type of resolution does not create new laws or regulations but serves as a formal expression of Congress's sentiments.
The resolution was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on February 12, 2009. As a concurrent resolution, it requires approval from both the House of Representatives and the Senate to be enacted. The text provided does not specify its current status beyond its referral to committee.
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Official summary
Congratulates and salutes Motown Records of Detroit, Michigan, on its 50th anniversary.
Timeline
12 Feb 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 50 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 50, is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to honor and salute Motown Records for its 50th anniversary. It acknowledges the founding of the record label in 1959 and highlights its early success, including producing multiple hit songs and fostering the careers of well-known artists. The resolution aims to recognize Motown's contribution to American music and culture. The bill is sponsored by Representative John Conyers, Jr. and several other members of the House. If passed by both the House and the Senate, it would direct the Clerk of the House to provide copies of the resolution to Motown Records. This type of resolution does not create new laws or regulations but serves as a formal expression of Congress's sentiments. The resolution was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on February 12, 2009. As a concurrent resolution, it requires approval from both the House of Representatives and the Senate to be enacted. The text provided does not specify its current status beyond its referral to committee.
- Has H.Con.Res. 50 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 50. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 50?
- H.Con.Res. 50 was sponsored by Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] (D-MI), with 22 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 50?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (12 Feb 2009).
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