H. Res. 242: Recognizing the apology offered by the Government of Australia to the aboriginal people and its... (GovTrack.us)

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H. Res. 242:

Recognizing the apology offered by the Government of Australia to the aboriginal people and its...

111^th Congress

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Recognizing the apology offered by the Government of Australia to the aboriginal people and its significance as a gesture of healing for this proud nation.

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Sponsor:

Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL23]show cosponsors (16)

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Status:

	Introduced	Mar 12, 2009
	Referred to Committee	View Committee Assignments
	Reported by Committee	...
	House Vote	...

This resolution is in the first step in the legislative process. Introduced bills and resolutions first go to committees that deliberate, investigate, and revise them before they go to general debate. The majority of bills and resolutions never make it out of committee. [Last Updated: Nov 14, 2009 3:22AM]

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Apr 27, 2009: House Judiciary: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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