H.J.Res. 59 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Expressing support for designation of July 20th as "National Space Exploration Day" to commemorate the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
H.J.Res. 59 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jun 4, 2019, sponsored by Kendra S. Horn with 21 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 4, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
This resolution expresses support for the designation of a National Space Exploration Day.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kendra S. Horn (D-OK). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 4, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. (Jun 4, 2019)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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