H.Con.Res. 226 (111th): Supporting the observance of “Spirit of ‘45 Day”.

Introduced:
Jan 13, 2010 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Bob Filner [D-CA51]
Status:
Agreed To (Concurrent Resolution)

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Status

This concurrent resolution was agreed to by both chambers of Congress on August 5, 2010. That is the end of the legislative process for concurrent resolutions. They do not have the force of law.

Progress
Introduced Jan 13, 2010
Passed House Jul 26, 2010
Passed Senate Aug 05, 2010
Cosponsors
76 cosponsors (50D, 26R) (show)
Committees

House Oversight and Government Reform

Senate Foreign Relations

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Summary

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Text

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Last updated Aug 05, 2010.
2 pages

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Library of Congress Summary

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8/5/2010--Passed Senate without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the observance of Spirit of '45 Day (commemorating the anniversary of the end of World War II on August 14, 1945).

House Republican Conference Summary

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Background

According to the resolution’s findings, the second Sunday in August has been proposed as “Spirit of ‘45 Day” to commemorate the anniversary of the end of World War II on August 14, 1945.

Summary

H.Con.Res. 226 would resolve that Congress supports the observance of “Spirit of ‘45 Day.”

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