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 |
| D-NM | Jeff Bingaman | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| R-AZ | John McCain | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| I-CT | Joseph I. Lieberman | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| D-ND | Kent Conrad | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| R-RI | Lincoln Chafee | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| R-AK | Lisa Murkowski | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| D-WA | Maria Cantwell | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| R-UT | Orrin G. Hatch | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| D-VT | Patrick J. Leahy | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| D-WA | Patty Murray | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| R-NM | Pete V. Domenici | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| R-IL | Peter Fitzgerald | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| D-OR | Ron Wyden | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| R-KS | Sam Brownback | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| D-SD | Thomas A. Daschle | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| D-SD | Tim Johnson | Original | Jul 7, 2004 |
| R-MS | Thad Cochran | Jul 13, 2004 | |
| R-NE | Chuck Hagel | Jul 14, 2004 | |
| D-NV | Harry Reid | Jul 19, 2004 | |
| R-ID | Mike Crapo | Jul 19, 2004 | |
| R-MS | Trent Lott | Jul 21, 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)
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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