United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 997 (116th)
Expressing support for the Fourth of July, America's birthday, and the hundreds of businesses and workers that make up the fireworks industry.
Introduced
11 June 2020
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Status
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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5 December 2025
Summary
This resolution recognizes the historic importance of fireworks displays in the United States and the joy the fireworks industry brings to communities and neighborhoods across the country, and it urges cities, towns, counties, and other municipalities to reconsider postponing or canceling their Fourth of July celebrations so that Americans can celebrate while adhering to appropriate social distancing guidelines.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 11 June 2020
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 11 June 2020
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 11 June 2020
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/997
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hres/997