Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of George Thomas "Mickey" Leland.
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 resolution expresses that Congress believes a special postage stamp should be created to honor George Thomas "Mickey" Leland. Leland served six terms in the House of Representatives and was known for his work raising awareness and creating initiatives to combat hunger in the U.S. and globally. He led efforts like the Hunger Prevention Act of 1988 and helped secure significant aid for famine relief in Africa.
The resolution aims to encourage the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend to the Postmaster General that a commemorative stamp be issued. This action would be a way for Congress to recognize Leland's contributions to public service and his efforts to address hunger.
The bill, H.Con.Res. 9, was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 7, 2009, by Representative Sheila Jackson Lee. It was then referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Official summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of George Thomas "Mickey" Leland.
Timeline
7 Jan 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 9 do?
- This resolution expresses that Congress believes a special postage stamp should be created to honor George Thomas "Mickey" Leland. Leland served six terms in the House of Representatives and was known for his work raising awareness and creating initiatives to combat hunger in the U.S. and globally. He led efforts like the Hunger Prevention Act of 1988 and helped secure significant aid for famine relief in Africa. The resolution aims to encourage the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend to the Postmaster General that a commemorative stamp be issued. This action would be a way for Congress to recognize Leland's contributions to public service and his efforts to address hunger. The bill, H.Con.Res. 9, was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 7, 2009, by Representative Sheila Jackson Lee. It was then referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Has H.Con.Res. 9 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 9. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 9?
- H.Con.Res. 9 was sponsored by Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (D-TX), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 9?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (7 Jan 2009).
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