US HR1205 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on October 27 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-10-27 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Pending: House Oversight and Reform Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on October 27 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-10-27 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Pending: House Oversight and Reform Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution supports the designation of Oxi Day in commemoration of Greece's refusal to submit to the Axis Powers during World War II and notes that this resistance likely led to the ultimate defeat of Nazi Germany. (Greece's Prime Minister at the time, Ioannis Metaxas, had responded to Italy's demand for surrender with the single word Oxi! or No!)
Title
Expressing support for the designation of October 28 as "Oxi Day" to commemorate the anniversary of Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas' answer of "Oxi!" or "No!" to surrender to the Axis forces, inflicting a fatal wound that helped save democracy for the world.
Sponsors
| Rep. Christopher Pappas [D-NH] | Rep. Rob Woodall [R-GA] | Rep. John Sarbanes [D-MD] | Rep. Dina Titus [D-NV] |
| Rep. Gus Bilirakis [R-FL] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-27 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. |
| 2020-10-27 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HR644 (Same As) 2019-10-18 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Subjects
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Europe
Germany
Greece
International affairs
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
World history
Conflicts and wars
Europe
Germany
Greece
International affairs
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
World history
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/1205/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres1205/BILLS-116hres1205ih.pdf |
