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H.J.Res. 499 (99th)

A joint resolution designating the week beginning March 2, 1986, as "Women's History Week".

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

22 January 1986

Last action

4 March 1986 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 99-254.

Sponsors

Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Long, Cathy (Mrs. Gillis) [D-LA-8], Rep. Burton, Sala [D-CA-5], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25], Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Chandler, Rod D. [R-WA-8], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27]

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Summary

Designates the week beginning on March 2, 1986, as Women's History Week.

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Timeline

  1. 22 January 1986

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 January 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 January 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 February 1986

    Passed

    Passed House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  5. 6 February 1986

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  6. 6 February 1986

    Floor

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  7. 18 February 1986

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  8. 20 February 1986

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 516.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 20 February 1986

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported in lieu of S.J.RES. 253 without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  10. 20 February 1986

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  11. 27 February 1986

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 27 February 1986

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  13. 28 February 1986

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  14. 3 March 1986

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  15. 3 March 1986

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  16. 4 March 1986

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 99-254.

    Source: President

  17. 4 March 1986

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  18. 4 March 1986

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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Public Law (PDF)

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 5 March 1986

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 22 January 1986

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