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H.J.Res. 604 (98th)

A joint resolution to designate July 9, 1984, as "African Refugees Relief Day".

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Introduced

25 June 1984

Last action

9 July 1984 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 98-351.

Sponsors

Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-28], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2], Rep. Albosta, Donald J. [D-MI-10], Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1], Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32], Rep. Andrews, Ike [D-NC-4], Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25], Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Badham, Robert E. [R-CA-40], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10], Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2], Rep. Boner, William H. [D-TN-5], Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6], Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7], Rep. Britt, Robin [D-NC-6], Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-19], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36], Rep. Burton, Sala [D-CA-5], Rep. Carney, William [R-NY-1], Rep. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE-At Large], Rep. Chappie, Eugene A. [R-CA-2], Rep. Cheney, Dick [R-WY-At Large], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-23], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1], JOHN CONYERS, Rescom. Corrada, Baltasar [I-PR-At Large], Rep. Coughlin, Lawrence [R-PA-13], Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Dannemeyer, William E. [R-CA-39], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large]

Subjects

Asylum

Source updated

10 August 2026

Asylum

Summary

Designates July 9, 1984, as African Refugees Relief Day.

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Timeline

  1. 25 June 1984

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 June 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 June 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 June 1984

    Passed

    Passed House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  5. 26 June 1984

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  6. 26 June 1984

    Floor

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  7. 26 June 1984

    Discharge

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

    Source: Discharge

  8. 26 June 1984

    Committee

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

    Source: Committee

  9. 27 June 1984

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 28 June 1984

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1041.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 28 June 1984

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  12. 28 June 1984

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged.

    Source: Committee

  13. 29 June 1984

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  14. 29 June 1984

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  15. 6 July 1984

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  16. 6 July 1984

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  17. 6 July 1984

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  18. 9 July 1984

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 98-351.

    Source: President

  19. 9 July 1984

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  20. 9 July 1984

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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