H.J.Res. 62 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Native American Heritage Day Act of 2007
H.J.Res. 62 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008), the Native American Heritage Day Act of 2007, became law — introduced on Nov 13, 2007, sponsored by Joe Baca with 83 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Nov 13, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 83
- Policy area
- Commemorations
- Public law
- Public Law 110-370
What it does
Native American Heritage Day Act of 2008 - Designates Friday, November 28, 2008, as Native American Heritage Day. Encourages the people of the United States, as well as federal, state, and local governments and interested groups and organizations, to observe such Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities, including activities relating to: (1) the historical status of Native American tribal governments as well a…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Native American Heritage Day Act of 2008
Sponsor
Joe Baca (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 78 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 13, 2007
- Passed the HouseNov 13, 2007
- Passed the SenateSep 22, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentSep 30, 2008
- Became lawOct 8, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-370. (Oct 8, 2008)
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- H.R. 577: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3903 South Congress…
- H.R. 521: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2633 11th Street in Rock…
- H.R. 342: To designate the United States courthouse located at 555 Independence Street in Cape Girardeau…
- H.R. 544: To designate the United States courthouse at South Federal Place in Santa Fe, New Mexico, as the…
- H.R. 584: To designate the Federal building located at 400 Maryland Avenue Southwest in the District of…
- H.R. 753: To redesignate the Federal building located at 167 North Main Street in Memphis, Tennessee, as the…
Committees
- Indian Affairs Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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