H.Con.Res. 37 (111th): Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

Introduced:
Feb 04, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Steny Hoyer [D-MD5]
Status:
Agreed To (Concurrent Resolution)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.Con.Res. 16 (112th) on Feb 09, 2011.

The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. H.Con.Res. stands for House concurrent resolution.

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Status

This concurrent resolution was agreed to by both chambers of Congress on March 12, 2009. That is the end of the legislative process for concurrent resolutions. They do not have the force of law.

Progress
Introduced Feb 04, 2009
Reported by Committee Feb 12, 2009
Passed House Mar 10, 2009
Passed Senate Mar 12, 2009
Cosponsors
6 cosponsors (5D, 1R) (show)
Committees

House Transportation and Infrastructure

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Summary

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Text

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Last updated Mar 12, 2009.
2 pages

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Library of Congress Summary

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3/12/2009--Passed Senate without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Permits the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association to sponsor soap box derby races as a free public event on the Capitol grounds on June 20, 2009.

House Republican Conference Summary

The summary below was written by the House Republican Conference, which is the caucus of Republicans in the House of Representatives.

This summary can be found at http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/1/hconres37.

Background

The Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association will sponsor the annual running of its race on the Capitol Grounds on June 20, 2009. The Greater Washington Soap Box Derby is a qualifying race for the All American Soap Box Derby (AASBD). The competition is open for ages ranging from 8-17 years old in different divisions. Anyone in the area can participate in the race, as long as they comply with AASBD regulations.

Summary

H.Con.Res. 37 authorizes the use of the Capitol Grounds by the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association on June 20, 2009, or on another date the Speaker of the House and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate. The event will be free of admission charge to the public and arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress.

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