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H.J.Res. 226 (101st)

To establish a national policy on permanent papers.

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Introduced

23 March 1989

Last action

17 September 1990 · Floor

Status

Laid on the table. See S.J. Res. 57 for further action.

Sponsors

Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large], Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2], Rep. Coleman, E. Thomas [R-MO-6], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Schuette, Bill [R-MI-10], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1], Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3], Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Robinson, Tommy F. [D-AR-2], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Hefner, W. G. (Bill) [D-NC-8], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Gallo, Dean A. [R-NJ-11], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rep. Patterson, Elizabeth [D-SC-4], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Wylie, Chalmers P. [R-OH-15], Rep. Stallings, Richard H. [D-ID-2], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14]

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Summary

Declares it to be the policy of the United States that Federal records, books, and publications of enduring value be produced on acid-free permanent papers. Makes recommendations relating to such papers to Federal agencies and to American publishers. Recommends that the Secretary of State make known such national policy to foreign governments and appropriate international agencies. Directs the Librarian of Congress, the Archivist of the United States, the Director of the National Library of Medicine, and the Administrator of the National Agricultural Library to monitor progress in implementing such policy.

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Timeline

  1. 23 March 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials.

    Source: Committee

  2. 23 March 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Government Operations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 March 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 March 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 28 March 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Information, Justice and Agriculture.

    Source: Committee

  6. 21 February 1990

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 16 May 1990

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 16 May 1990

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  9. 2 August 1990

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 2 August 1990

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  11. 22 August 1990

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Government Operations. H. Rept. 101-680, Part I. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.

    Source: Committee

  12. 22 August 1990

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Government Operations. H. Rept. 101-680, Part I. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.

    Source: Committee

  13. 17 September 1990

    Floor

    Laid on the table. See S.J. Res. 57 for further action.

    Source: Floor

  14. 17 September 1990

    Floor

    The House discharged from Committee and moved to the consideration of S.J. Res. 57, a similar measure to H.J. Res. 226.

    Source: Floor

  15. 17 September 1990

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  16. 17 September 1990

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  17. 17 September 1990

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  18. 17 September 1990

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  19. 17 September 1990

    Calendars

    The chair announced that a second on the motion to suspend the rules is not required.

    Source: Calendars

  20. 17 September 1990

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

  21. 17 September 1990

    Floor

    Mr. Wise moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 17 September 1990

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  • Reported to House amended, Part I

    summary · EN · 22 August 1990

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 23 March 1989

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