Congratulating Atlanta United FC for winning the 2018 Major League Soccer championship.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (13 Dec 2018): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Res. 1179, would formally congratulate the Atlanta United FC soccer team on winning the 2018 Major League Soccer championship. It would also recognize the team's players, coaches, and leadership for their accomplishments and join in celebrating their victory.
The resolution specifically mentions the team's championship win on December 8, 2018, the attendance at the game, and key players and staff involved in the season. It is sponsored by Representative John R. Lewis and cosponsored by several other representatives from Georgia.
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in December 2018 during the 115th Congress. It was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. According to the provided information, the resolution was introduced in a previous session of Congress and did not receive a vote.
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Official summary
Congratulates Atlanta United FC on winning the 2018 Major League Soccer Cup championship.
Timeline
13 Dec 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1179 do?
- This resolution, H.Res. 1179, would formally congratulate the Atlanta United FC soccer team on winning the 2018 Major League Soccer championship. It would also recognize the team's players, coaches, and leadership for their accomplishments and join in celebrating their victory. The resolution specifically mentions the team's championship win on December 8, 2018, the attendance at the game, and key players and staff involved in the season. It is sponsored by Representative John R. Lewis and cosponsored by several other representatives from Georgia. This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in December 2018 during the 115th Congress. It was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. According to the provided information, the resolution was introduced in a previous session of Congress and did not receive a vote.
- Has H.Res. 1179 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1179. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1179?
- H.Res. 1179 was sponsored by Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] (D-GA), with 12 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1179?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (13 Dec 2018).
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