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H.Res. 489 (112th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas.

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Introduced

7 December 2011

Last action

7 December 2011 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsors

Doug Lamborn, Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2], WALTER JONES, K. Conaway, Randy Hultgren, Steve Womack, Bill Johnson, Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5], James Lankford, Rep. Canseco, Francisco "Quico" [R-TX-23], Rob Bishop, Robert Aderholt, Vicky Hartzler, Shelley Capito, Rep. Griffin, Tim [R-AR-2], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4], Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Nunnelee, Alan [R-MS-1], Pete Olson, SAM JOHNSON, Rep. Crenshaw, Ander [R-FL-4], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6], Tim Scott, Stevan Pearce, Jeb Hensarling, Bill Huizenga, Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-6], Rep. Cravaack, Chip [R-MN-8], David Roe, Marsha Blackburn, ROBERT GOODLATTE, Steve King, Louie Gohmert, Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3], Mick Mulvaney, Bill Flores, Kenny Marchant, Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3], Cynthia Lummis, Joe Wilson, Tom Price, Mo Brooks, Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16]

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4 February 2025

Summary

Recognizes the importance of Christmas symbols and traditions. Disapproves of attempts to ban references to Christmas. Supports the use of these symbols and traditions by those who celebrate Christmas.

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Timeline

  1. 7 December 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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  2. 7 December 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 December 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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