Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (25 Mar 2009): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
This resolution expresses that Congress believes a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to honor James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner. The bill highlights their work as civil rights activists during Mississippi's "Freedom Summer" in 1964 and their subsequent murders. It also notes their deaths contributed to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
The bill affects the United States Postal Service and its Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee by asking them to consider issuing such a stamp. The resolution's language, "sense of the Congress," indicates it is a formal expression of opinion rather than a binding law.
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 25, 2009, by Representative Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi. It was then referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, where its legislative journey would continue.
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Official summary
Urges: (1) the United States Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp honoring James Chaney, Michael Schwerner, and Andrew Goodman; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend such issuance.
Timeline
25 Mar 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 82 do?
- This resolution expresses that Congress believes a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to honor James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner. The bill highlights their work as civil rights activists during Mississippi's "Freedom Summer" in 1964 and their subsequent murders. It also notes their deaths contributed to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The bill affects the United States Postal Service and its Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee by asking them to consider issuing such a stamp. The resolution's language, "sense of the Congress," indicates it is a formal expression of opinion rather than a binding law. This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 25, 2009, by Representative Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi. It was then referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, where its legislative journey would continue.
- Has H.Con.Res. 82 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 82. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 82?
- H.Con.Res. 82 was sponsored by Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] (D-MS), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 82?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (25 Mar 2009).
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