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H.J.Res. 462 (99th)

A joint resolution to designate May 25, 1986, as "Hands Across America Day", for the purpose of helping people to help themselves, and commending United Support of Artists for Africa for their efforts toward combatting domestic hunger with a nationwide linkup coast-to-coast human chain 4000 miles long.

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Introduced

20 November 1985

Last action

12 August 1986 · Floor

Status

Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-8], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Young, Robert A. [D-MO-2], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Whitten, Jamie L. [D-MS-1], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Rep. Rowland, J. Roy [D-GA-8], Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-22], Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Darden, George (Buddy) [D-GA-7], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Rep. Watkins, Wes [R-OK-3], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]

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Summary

Designates May 25, 1986, as Hands Across America Day. Authorizes and requests the President to commend: (1) United Support of Artists for Africa for their Hands Across America project; and (2) the American people for their commitment to helping people help themselves.

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Timeline

  1. 20 November 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 November 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 November 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 December 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

    Source: Committee

  5. 6 February 1986

    Passed

    Passed House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  6. 6 February 1986

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  7. 6 February 1986

    Floor

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  8. 18 February 1986

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  9. 24 April 1986

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 632.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 24 April 1986

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  11. 24 April 1986

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond without amendment and an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  12. 12 August 1986

    Floor

    Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

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