US HR513 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 26-4)
Status: Introduced on July 23 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-07-30 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 23 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-07-30 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution recognizes (1) the importance of reminding U.S. citizens of the vital importance of democracy, and (2) the sacrifices of past generations to preserve the freedoms and principles of the United States. The resolution encourages (1) state and local governments to also recognize the importance of helping individuals understand the vital importance of democracy, and (2) the people of the United States to reflect on and appreciate the contributions made by the democratic system of government created by the Constitution to a more free and stable world.
Title
Recognizing the vital importance of democracy in the United States and encouraging State and local governments to aide citizens in reflecting on the contributions of democracy to a more free and stable world.
Sponsors
Rep. Jamie Raskin [D-MD] | Rep. Kelly Armstrong [R-ND] | Rep. C.A. Ruppersberger [D-MD] | Rep. Gus Bilirakis [R-FL] |
Rep. John Sarbanes [D-MD] | Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA] | Rep. David Trone [D-MD] | Rep. Frank Pallone [D-NJ] |
Rep. Gil Cisneros [D-CA] | Rep. Billy Long [R-MO] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Daniel Lipinski [D-IL] |
Rep. Elijah Cummings [D-MD] | Rep. Donna Shalala [D-FL] | Rep. Henry Johnson [D-GA] | Rep. Harley Rouda [D-CA] |
Rep. Don Beyer [D-VA] | Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI] | Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] | Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY] |
Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] | Rep. Thomas Suozzi [D-NY] | Rep. Christopher Pappas [D-NH] | Rep. James Langevin [D-RI] |
Rep. James Himes [D-CT] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] | Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA] | Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY] |
Rep. Anna Eshoo [D-CA] | Rep. Angela Craig [D-MN] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-07-30 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. |
2019-07-23 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
2019-07-23 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Civics education
Government operations and politics
Political movements and philosophies
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Government operations and politics
Political movements and philosophies
Veterans' organizations and recognition
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/513/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres513/BILLS-116hres513ih.pdf |