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H.J.Res. 22 (111th)

Requiring the President to issue each year a proclamation recognizing the anniversary of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

12 February 2009

Last action

12 February 2009 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsors

Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18], JOHN SHIMKUS, Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. Bean, Melissa L. [D-IL-8], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Brett Guthrie, Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Doug Lamborn, Daniel Lipinski, Blaine Luetkemeyer, Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], BOBBY RUSH, Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]

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4 February 2025

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Summary

Requires the President to issue a proclamation each year: (1) recognizing the anniversary of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln; and (2) encouraging state and local educational agencies to devote sufficient time to study and appreciate the significance of Lincoln in the development of American history and the spread of freedom worldwide.

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Timeline

  1. 12 February 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 February 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 February 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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