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H.J.Res. 305 (99th)

A joint resolution to recognize both Peace Corps volunteers and Peace Corps on the agency's 25th anniversary, 1985-1986.

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

5 June 1985

Last action

1 October 1985 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 99-111.

Sponsors

Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12], Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Pursell, Carl D. [R-MI-2], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Siljander, Mark D. [R-MI-4], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18], Rep. Heftel, Cecil [D-HI-1], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Vander Jagt, Guy [R-MI-9], Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1], Rep. Kramer, Ken [R-CO-5], Rep. Gunderson, Steve [R-WI-3], Rep. Jenkins, Edgar L. [D-GA-9], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15], Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5]

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Summary

Designates the period of October 1, 1985, through September 30, 1986, as the time to reflect on the achievements of the Peace Corps during its 25 years and on ways such programs might be used in the future. Authorizes and requests the President to proclaim this period as a time to honor Peace Corps volunteers and reaffirm the Nation's commitment to such programs.

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Timeline

  1. 5 June 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 June 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 June 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 12 June 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

    Source: Committee

  5. 24 July 1985

    Passed

    Passed House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  6. 24 July 1985

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 24 July 1985

    Floor

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  8. 24 July 1985

    Discharge

    House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  9. 24 July 1985

    Committee

    House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  10. 26 July 1985

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 19 September 1985

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  12. 19 September 1985

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  13. 19 September 1985

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  14. 19 September 1985

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  15. 25 September 1985

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  16. 26 September 1985

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  17. 26 September 1985

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  18. 1 October 1985

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 99-111.

    Source: President

  19. 1 October 1985

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  20. 1 October 1985

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 2 October 1985

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 5 June 1985

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