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S. 978 (106th)

George Washington Bicentennial Act of 1999

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Introduced

6 May 1999

Last action

6 May 1999 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4], Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA], Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO], Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL], Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE]

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10 August 2026

Summary

George Washington Bicentennial Act of 1999 - Requires that the legal public holiday known as Washington's Birthday be referred to by that name and no other: (1) by all U.S. Government entities and officials; and (2) whenever it appears in any federally funded publications.

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Timeline

  1. 6 May 1999

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 May 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4897)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 May 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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