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H.Res. 513 (116th)

Recognizing the vital importance of democracy in the United States and encouraging State and local governments to aide citizens in reflecting on the contributions of democracy to a more free and stable world.

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Introduced

23 July 2019

Last action

30 July 2019 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Sponsors

Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Armstrong, Kelly [R-ND-At Large], Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31], Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Shalala, Donna E. [D-FL-27], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Rouda, Harley [D-CA-48], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

3 January 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

This resolution recognizes (1) the importance of reminding U.S. citizens of the vital importance of democracy, and (2) the sacrifices of past generations to preserve the freedoms and principles of the United States. The resolution encourages (1) state and local governments to also recognize the importance of helping individuals understand the vital importance of democracy, and (2) the people of the United States to reflect on and appreciate the contributions made by the democratic system of government created by the Constitution to a more free and stable world.

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Timeline

  1. 23 July 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 July 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 July 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 July 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

    Source: Committee

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