H.J.Res. 68 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Amending title 36, United States Code, to direct the President to issue an annual proclamation establishing Democracy Day.
H.J.Res. 68 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jan 11, 2022, sponsored by Dean Phillips with 72 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 11, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 72
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
This joint resolution directs the President to issue an annual proclamation designating a Democracy Day.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dean Phillips (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 72 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 11, 2022
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. (Jan 11, 2022)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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