H.R. 3477 (111th): Congressional Hope for Uniform Recognition of Christian Heritage (CHURCH) Act of 2009

Introduced:
Jul 31, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Louie Gohmert Jr. [R-TX1]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 4182 (112th) on Mar 08, 2012.

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Status

This bill was introduced on July 31, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 31, 2009
Cosponsors
14 cosponsors (14R) (show)
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Full Title

To direct the Architect of the Capitol to acquire and place a historical plaque to be permanently displayed in National Statuary Hall recognizing the seven decades of Christian church services being held in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, which included attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson.

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Last updated Jul 31, 2009.
5 pages

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7/31/2009--Introduced.
Congressional Hope for Uniform Recognition of Christian Heritage (CHURCH) Act of 2009 - Requires the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to enter into an agreement with a private entity for the design and fabrication of a historical plaque to be permanently displayed in National Statuary Hall recognizing the seven decades of Christian church services being held in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868. Authorizes the AOC to use National Statuary Hall for a presentation ceremony for the plaque. Requires the AOC upon receiving such plaque to display it permanently in a place of prominence in National Statuary Hall.

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