A resolution paying special tribute to Portuguese diplomat Dr. de Sousa Mendes for his extraordinary acts of mercy and justice during World War II.

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Introduced

8 May 1987

Last action

6 August 1987 · Committee

Status

Resolution Agreed to in House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Boland, Edward P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Bruce, Terry L. [D-IL-19], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3], Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Robinson, Tommy F. [D-AR-2], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Rep. Pashayan, Charles, Jr. [R-CA-17], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Chandler, Rod D. [R-WA-8], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34]

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Summary

Honors the late Portuguese diplomat, Dr. Aristides de Sousa Mendes do Amarel e Abranches, for his extraordinary acts of mercy and justice during World War II.

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Timeline

8 May 1987
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Source: IntroReferral
8 May 1987
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
8 May 1987
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
13 May 1987
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.
Source: Committee
22 July 1987
Reported
Ordered to be Reported.
Source: Committee
22 July 1987
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
6 August 1987
Passed
Resolution Agreed to in House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
6 August 1987
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Resolution Agreed to in House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
6 August 1987
Floor
Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
6 August 1987
Discharge
House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Discharge
6 August 1987
Committee
House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/house-resolution/162
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/100/hres/162
us · 100-hres-162 · source updated 6 February 2024