A joint resolution commemorating the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian.
Latest action · Oct 5, 2004 Became Public Law No: 108-322.
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJul 7, 2004
- Passed SenateJul 22, 2004
- Passed HouseSep 21, 2004
- To the PresidentSep 29, 2004
- Became lawOct 5, 2004Public Law 108-322
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 16, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes the important and unique contribution of Native Americans to the cultural legacy of the United States, both in the past and currently.
Honors the cultural achievements of all Native Americans.
Celebrates the official opening of the National Museum of the American Indian.
Requests the President to issue a proclamation encouraging all Americans to take advantage of the resources of the Museum to learn about the history and culture of Native Americans.
Cosponsors 36
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jul 7, 2004 to Jul 21, 2004; 31 are original cosponsors, there from the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MD | Barbara A. Mikulski | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| D-CA | Barbara Boxer | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| D-NE | Ben Nelson | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| D-NY | Charles E. Schumer | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| D-CT | Christopher J. Dodd | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| R-MT | Conrad R. Burns | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| R-WY | Craig Thomas | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| D-HI | Daniel K. Akaka | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| D-HI | Daniel K. Inouye | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| D-MI | Debbie Stabenow | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| R-NC | Elizabeth Dole | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| D-NJ | Frank R. Lautenberg | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| R-OR | Gordon H. Smith | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| D-NY | Hillary Rodham Clinton | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| R-OK | James M. Inhofe | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
Committees 2
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | Indian Affairs Committee | Referred Jul 7, 2004Markup Jul 14, 2004Reported Jul 16, 2004 |
| House | Committee on House Administration | Referred Sep 8, 2004 |
Actions 19
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Oct 5, 2004Signed by President.
- Oct 5, 2004Became Public Law No: 108-322.
- Sep 29, 2004Presented to President.
- Sep 21, 2004Mr. Ehlers moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
- Sep 21, 2004Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7294-7300)
- Sep 21, 2004DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S.J. Res. 41.
- Sep 21, 2004DEBATE - The House resumed debate on S.J. Res. 41.
- Sep 21, 2004Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7294)
- Sep 21, 2004Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 7, 2004Received in the House.
- Sep 7, 2004Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Sep 7, 2004Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Jul 22, 2004Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8799-8800; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S8799-8800)
- Jul 16, 2004Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
- Jul 16, 2004Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 641.
- Jul 14, 2004Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Jul 7, 2004Introduced in Senate
- Jul 7, 2004Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7755)
- Jul 7, 2004Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7755)
In the Congressional Record 3
Days the Record’s own index lists this resolution, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | Debate and remarks H7294, H7296, H7297, H7298, H7299, H7300Text printed H7294 | Brad Carson D-OK, Eni F. H. Faleomavaega D-AS, Frank Pallone, Jr. D-NJ, Jim Matheson D-UT, Jim McDermott D-WA, John B. Larson D-CT, Nick J. Rahall II D-WV, Rahm Emanuel D-IL, Raúl M. Grijalva D-AZ, Sheila Jackson Lee D-TX, Silvestre Reyes D-TX, Vernon J. Ehlers R-MI | Sep 21, 2004 |
| Senate | Debate and remarks S8799, S8800Text printed S8799 | William H. Frist R-TN | Jul 22, 2004 |
| Senate | Debate and remarks S7755Text printed S7755 | Ben Nighthorse Campbell R-CO (text) | Jul 7, 2004 |
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- A joint resolution commemorating the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
Text 5
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- —Enrolled Bill
- Sep 7, 2004Referred in House
- Jul 22, 2004Engrossed in Senate
- Jul 16, 2004Reported to Senate
- Jul 7, 2004Introduced in Senate
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