Recognizing May 3, 2018, as the 30th anniversary of the National Day of Prayer established under the Act entitled "An Act to provide for setting aside the first Thursday in May as the date on which the National Day of Prayer is celebrated", approved May 5, 1988, which was signed by President Ronald Reagan on May 5, 1988.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (8 May 2018): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Res. 881, would formally recognize May 3, 2018, as the 30th anniversary of the National Day of Prayer. The National Day of Prayer was established by an act signed into law on May 5, 1988, which designates the first Thursday in May for this observance.
The resolution is sponsored by Representative Barry Loudermilk and co-sponsored by a group of other Representatives. It aims to acknowledge the significance of the National Day of Prayer in American history and to encourage people to reflect on the role of prayer in the nation's heritage.
This measure was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 115th Congress. It was referred to a committee but did not receive a vote before the session ended. As a House resolution, if passed, it would serve as a statement from the House of Representatives but would not have the force of law.
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Official summary
Recognizes the 30th anniversary of the National Day of Prayer.
Timeline
8 May 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 881 do?
- This resolution, H.Res. 881, would formally recognize May 3, 2018, as the 30th anniversary of the National Day of Prayer. The National Day of Prayer was established by an act signed into law on May 5, 1988, which designates the first Thursday in May for this observance. The resolution is sponsored by Representative Barry Loudermilk and co-sponsored by a group of other Representatives. It aims to acknowledge the significance of the National Day of Prayer in American history and to encourage people to reflect on the role of prayer in the nation's heritage. This measure was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 115th Congress. It was referred to a committee but did not receive a vote before the session ended. As a House resolution, if passed, it would serve as a statement from the House of Representatives but would not have the force of law.
- Has H.Res. 881 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 881. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 881?
- H.Res. 881 was sponsored by Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11] (R-GA), with 33 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 881?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (8 May 2018).
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