Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States of America.
Latest action · Feb 12, 2009 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Progress
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- IntroducedFeb 12, 2009
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
Celebrates the life of Abraham Lincoln. Expresses gratitude for his leadership in preserving the Union and defending the natural rights of all individuals, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution.
Recognizes the magnitude of his life's legacy and its impact.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Feb 12, 2009.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-IA | Steve King | Original | Feb 12, 2009 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Feb 12, 2009Introduced in House
- Feb 12, 2009Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Related bills 3
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HJRES 22 | Requiring the President to issue each year a proclamation recognizing the anniversary of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln, and for other purposes. | Related bill | Feb 12, 2009 |
| SRES 38 | A resolution commemorating the life and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln on the bicentennial of his birth. | Related bill | Feb 12, 2009 |
| HRES 139 | Commemorating the life and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln on the bicentennial of his birth. | Related bill | Feb 13, 2009 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Government Operations and Politics.
Text 1
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- Feb 12, 2009Introduced in House
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