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H.Res. 261 (107th)

Recognizing the historical significance of the Aquia sandstone quarries of Government Island in Stafford County, Virginia, for their contributions to the construction of the Capital of the United States.

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Introduced

11 October 2001

Last action

30 April 2002 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Schrock, Edward L. [R-VA-2], Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Robert Scott, Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7], ROBERT GOODLATTE, Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9]

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7 April 2025

Summary

Recognizes the national historical significance of the Aquia sandstone quarries of Government Island in Stafford County, Virginia, for their substantial contribution to the construction of the new U.S. Capital under the direction of President George Washington. Commends the Board of Supervisors and residents of Stafford County, Virginia, for their efforts to preserve Government Island and to make it available to the public.

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Timeline

  1. 11 October 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 October 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 October 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 October 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.

    Source: Committee

  5. 7 February 2002

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 7 March 2002

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 7 March 2002

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 20 March 2002

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  9. 20 March 2002

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 15 April 2002

    Calendars

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 141.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 15 April 2002

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 107-407.

    Source: Committee

  12. 15 April 2002

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 107-407.

    Source: Committee

  13. 30 April 2002

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  14. 30 April 2002

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1698)

    Source: Floor

  15. 30 April 2002

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1698)

    Source: Floor

  16. 30 April 2002

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 261.

    Source: Floor

  17. 30 April 2002

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1698-1699)

    Source: Floor

  18. 30 April 2002

    Floor

    Mr. Hansen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

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