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H.J.Res. 588 (99th)

A joint resolution commemorating January 28, 1987 as a National Day of Excellence in honor of the crew of the space shuttle Challenger.

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Introduced

9 April 1986

Last action

16 October 1986 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 99-478.

Sponsors

Rep. Kolbe, Jim [R-AZ-5], Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-13], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38], Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-5], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Hutto, Earl [D-FL-1], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5], SANDER LEVIN, Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34], Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-30], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-23], Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12], Rep. Lundine, Stanley N. [D-NY-39], Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1], Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-20], Rep. Boner, William H. [D-TN-5], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Wylie, Chalmers P. [R-OH-15], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], Rep. Martin, David O'B. [R-NY-26], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-42], Rep. Monson, David S. [R-UT-2], Rep. Holt, Marjorie S. [R-MD-4], Rep. Vander Jagt, Guy [R-MI-9], Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Cobey, William W. [R-NC-4]

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Source updated

10 August 2026

Summary

Designates January 28, 1987, as a National Day of Excellence in honor of the space shuttle Challenger crew.

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Timeline

  1. 9 April 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 April 1986

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 April 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 April 1986

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

    Source: Committee

  5. 18 September 1986

    Passed

    Passed House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  6. 18 September 1986

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 18 September 1986

    Floor

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  8. 18 September 1986

    Discharge

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

    Source: Discharge

  9. 18 September 1986

    Committee

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

    Source: Committee

  10. 22 September 1986

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 2 October 1986

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1061.

    Source: Calendars

  12. 2 October 1986

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported in lieu of S.J.RES. 420 without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  13. 2 October 1986

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  14. 3 October 1986

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  15. 3 October 1986

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  16. 7 October 1986

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  17. 8 October 1986

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  18. 8 October 1986

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  19. 16 October 1986

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 99-478.

    Source: President

  20. 16 October 1986

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  21. 16 October 1986

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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