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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

Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11], Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14], Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3], Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6], Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5], Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK], Rep. Canseco, Francisco "Quico" [R-TX-23], Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], 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-3], Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Nunnelee, Alan [R-MS-1], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. Crenshaw, Ander [R-FL-4], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC], Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2], Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5], Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-13], Rep. Cravaack, Chip [R-MN-8], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1], Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3], Rep. Mulvaney, Mick [R-SC-5], Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17], Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24], Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3], Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Price, Tom [R-GA-6], Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16]

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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

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  3. 7 December 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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