A joint resolution authorizing the President to issue a proclamation encouraging Americans to turn off their electric lights on October 21, 1979, for a "Minute of Tribute" to Thomas A. Edison.

Summary

Authorizes and requests the President to encourage the American people to turn off electric lights in their homes for a "Minute of Tribute" to Thomas A. Edison on October 21, 1979.

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Timeline

1. 6 March 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 March 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 March 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 6 March 1979

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Patten, Edward J. [D-NJ-15] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Pickle, J. J. [D-TX-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McClory, Robert [R-IL-13] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Mathis, Dawson [D-GA-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rescom. Corrada, Baltasar [I-PR-At Large] · I · Cosponsor
• Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20] · D · Cosponsor
• · hspo00 · Standing

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