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H.J.Res. 447 (97th)

A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating April 4, 1982, as the "National Day of Reflection".

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

29 March 1982

Last action

3 April 1982 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 97-166.

Sponsors

Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-31], Rep. Rosenthal, Benjamin S. [D-NY-8], Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-6], Rep. Albosta, Donald J. [D-MI-10], Rep. Andrews, Ike [D-NC-4], Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11], Rep. Archer, Bill [R-TX-7], Rep. Ashbrook, John M. [R-OH-17], Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1], Rep. Atkinson, Eugene V. [D-PA-25], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Bailey, Donald A. [D-PA-21], Rep. Bailey, Wendell [R-MO-8], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Beard, Robin [R-TN-6], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Benedict, Cleve [R-WV-2], Rep. Benjamin, Adam, Jr. [D-IN-1], Rep. Burgener, Clair W. [R-CA-43], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Rep. Blanchard, James [D-MI-18], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Boland, Edward P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Boner, William H. [D-TN-5], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Brodhead, William [D-MI-17], Rep. Brown, Clarence, Jr. [R-OH-7], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Chappell, Bill, Jr. [D-FL-4], Rep. Chappie, Eugene A. [R-CA-2], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-5], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-14], Rep. Coughlin, Lawrence [R-PA-13], Rep. Coyne, James K. [R-PA-8], Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14], Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8], Rep. Daniel, Robert W., Jr. [R-VA-4], Rep. Dannemeyer, William E. [R-CA-39], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11], Rep. Daub, Hal [R-NE-2], Rep. Deckard, Joel [R-IN-8], Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15]

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Summary

Authorizes the President to designate April 4, 1982, as the National Day of Reflection. Notes that such date coincides with the 80th birthday of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, head of the Lubavitch movement.

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Timeline

  1. 29 March 1982

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 March 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 March 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 March 1982

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 30 March 1982

    Vote

    Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 387 - 3 (Record Vote No: 45).

    Source: Floor

  6. 30 March 1982

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 387 - 3 (Record Vote No: 45).

    Source: Floor

  7. 30 March 1982

    Floor

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  8. 30 March 1982

    Discharge

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

    Source: Discharge

  9. 30 March 1982

    Committee

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

    Source: Committee

  10. 31 March 1982

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  11. 31 March 1982

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  12. 31 March 1982

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  13. 31 March 1982

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  14. 1 April 1982

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  15. 1 April 1982

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  16. 1 April 1982

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  17. 3 April 1982

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 97-166.

    Source: President

  18. 3 April 1982

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  19. 3 April 1982

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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Public Law (PDF)

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 4 April 1982

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 29 March 1982

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