Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas.
Latest action · Dec 11, 2015 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Progress
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- IntroducedDec 11, 2015
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
Recognizes the importance of Christmas symbols and traditions.
Disapproves of attempts to ban references to Christmas.
Expresses support for the use of these symbols and traditions by those who celebrate Christmas.
Cosponsors 42
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Dec 11, 2015 to Feb 11, 2016; 35 are original cosponsors, there from the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-KY | Andy Barr | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-GA | Austin Scott | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-TX | Bill Flores | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-OH | Bob Gibbs | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-VA | Bob Goodlatte | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-OH | Brad R. Wenstrup | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-TX | Brian Babin | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-TN | Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-TN | David P. Roe | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-CA | Doug LaMalfa | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-WI | Glenn Grothman | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-MS | Gregg Harper | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-VA | J. Randy Forbes | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-NE | Jeff Fortenberry | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-FL | Jeff Miller | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-OH | Jim Jordan | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-LA | John Fleming | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-NC | Mark Walker | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-IL | Randy Hultgren | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-TX | Randy K. Weber, Sr. | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-TX | Randy Neugebauer | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-GA | Rick W. Allen | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-AL | Robert B. Aderholt | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-MT | Ryan K. Zinke | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-CO | Scott R. Tipton | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-NM | Stevan Pearce | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-IA | Steve King | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-FL | Ted S. Yoho | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-KS | Tim Huelskamp | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-MI | Tim Walberg | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-IN | Todd Rokita | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-OK | Tom Cole | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-AZ | Trent Franks | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-MS | Trent Kelly | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-MO | Vicky Hartzler | Original | Dec 11, 2015 |
| R-MO | Blaine Luetkemeyer | Dec 18, 2015 | |
| R-TX | Jeb Hensarling | Dec 18, 2015 | |
| R-OK | Jim Bridenstine | Dec 18, 2015 | |
| R-GA | Jody B. Hice | Dec 18, 2015 | |
| R-TX | Lamar Smith | Dec 18, 2015 | |
| R-TX | Sam Johnson | Dec 18, 2015 | |
| R-IL | Mike Bost | Feb 11, 2016 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Oversight and Government Reform Committee | Referred Dec 11, 2015 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Dec 11, 2015Introduced in House
- Dec 11, 2015Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Dec 11, 2015Introduced in House
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