Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Barbara Charline Jordan.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (7 Jan 2009): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 8, expresses the sentiment of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp to honor Barbara Charline Jordan. It also urges the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend this stamp to the Postmaster General. The resolution outlines Jordan's accomplishments, including being the first African-American woman elected to the Texas Senate and the first from Texas elected to the House of Representatives, as well as her work on the Voting Rights Act and her role as a public servant and professor.
This measure affects the general public by potentially leading to a new stamp featuring Barbara Charline Jordan, as well as the United States Postal Service and its advisory committee, who would consider the recommendation. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would convey Congress's wish to the relevant postal authorities.
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Official summary
Declares the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Barbara Charline Jordan.
Timeline
7 Jan 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 8 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 8, expresses the sentiment of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp to honor Barbara Charline Jordan. It also urges the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend this stamp to the Postmaster General. The resolution outlines Jordan's accomplishments, including being the first African-American woman elected to the Texas Senate and the first from Texas elected to the House of Representatives, as well as her work on the Voting Rights Act and her role as a public servant and professor. This measure affects the general public by potentially leading to a new stamp featuring Barbara Charline Jordan, as well as the United States Postal Service and its advisory committee, who would consider the recommendation. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would convey Congress's wish to the relevant postal authorities.
- Has H.Con.Res. 8 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 8. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 8?
- H.Con.Res. 8 was sponsored by Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (D-TX), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 8?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (7 Jan 2009).
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