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H.J.Res. 568 (97th)

A joint resolution to provide for the designation of October 5, 1982 as "Dr. Robert H. Goddard Day".

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Introduced

11 August 1982

Last action

5 October 1982 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 97-281.

Sponsors

Rep. Early, Joseph D. [D-MA-3], Rep. Boland, Edward P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Minish, Joseph G. [D-NJ-11], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Evans, Billy Lee [D-GA-8], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15], Rep. Shannon, James M. [D-MA-5], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-13], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Hefner, W. G. (Bill) [D-NC-8], Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2], Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Hightower, Jack E. [D-TX-13], Rep. Watkins, Wes [D-OK-3], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4], Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Natcher, William H. [D-KY-2], Rep. Smith, Neal Edward [D-IA-4], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12], Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Blanchard, James [D-MI-18], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5], DON YOUNG, Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1], Rep. Huckaby, Thomas J. (Jerry) [D-LA-5], Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3], Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10], Rep. Russo, Martin A. [D-IL-3], Rep. Jenkins, Edgar L. [D-GA-9], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-3], Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10], Rep. D'Amours, Norman E. [D-NH-1]

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10 August 2026

Summary

Designates October 5, 1982, as Dr. Robert H. Goddard Day.

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Timeline

  1. 11 August 1982

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 August 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 August 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 September 1982

    Passed

    Passed House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  5. 21 September 1982

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  6. 21 September 1982

    Floor

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  7. 21 September 1982

    Discharge

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

    Source: Discharge

  8. 21 September 1982

    Committee

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

    Source: Committee

  9. 22 September 1982

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 1 October 1982

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 1 October 1982

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 1 October 1982

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  13. 1 October 1982

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  14. 4 October 1982

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  15. 4 October 1982

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  16. 4 October 1982

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  17. 5 October 1982

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 97-281.

    Source: President

  18. 5 October 1982

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  19. 5 October 1982

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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