H.R. 473 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
To authorize the Every Word We Utter Monument to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.
H.R. 473 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jan 10, 2019, sponsored by Joe Neguse with 31 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 10, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 31
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 116-217
What it does
This bill authorizes the establishment on federal land in the District of Columbia of the Every Word We Utter Monument in commemoration of the women's suffrage movement and the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which gave women the right to vote. No federal funds may be used to pay any expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joe Neguse (D-CO). Co-sponsors: 27 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 10, 2019
- Passed the HouseFeb 26, 2020
- Passed the SenateDec 3, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentDec 11, 2020
- Became lawDec 17, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-217. (Dec 17, 2020)
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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