Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Azorean Refugee Act of 1958 and celebrating the extensive contributions of Portuguese-American communities to the United States.

Bill Number

HRES 1438

Introduced

Sep 15, 2008

Latest Action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes Europe Immigration Portugal Refugees, asylum, displaced persons Visas and passports

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Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Azorean Refugee Act of 1958.

Recognizes the contributions of Portuguese immigrants and their descendants to the United States.

Actions

Sep 22, 2008

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 22, 2008

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8522-8523)
Sep 22, 2008

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8522-8523)
Sep 22, 2008

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1438.
Sep 22, 2008

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8522-8524)
Sep 22, 2008

Ms. Sutton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 15, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 15, 2008

Introduced in House

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