Expressing the sense of the Congress that the George Washington University is important to the Nation and urging that the importance of the University be recognized and celebrated through regular ceremonies.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.

H.Con.Res.139 through Congress

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HouseJan 31, 1996IntroducedOfficial record

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Related Senate measure: S.Con.Res.41 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that The George Washington University is important to the Nation and urging that the importance of the University be recognized and celebrated through regular ceremonies.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 31, 1996

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the George Washington University is exceptionally important to the Nation. Urges that its importance be recognized and celebrated through regular ceremonies.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] · R–FL

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Education and Workforce Committee

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Feb 20, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
Jan 31, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities.
Jan 31, 1996
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 1996
Introduced in House

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SCONRES 41 · A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that The George Washington University is important to the Nation and urging that the importance of the University be recognized and celebrated through regular ceremonies.

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Analyze H.Con.Res.139 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.139, 104th Congress: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the George Washington University is important to the Nation and urging that the importance of the University be recognized and celebrated through regular ceremonies.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/139

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1996-01-31.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hconres139/BILLS-104hconres139ih.htm

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Analyze H.Con.Res.139 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.139, 104th Congress: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the George Washington University is important to the Nation and urging that the importance of the University be recognized and celebrated through regular ceremonies.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/139

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1996-01-31.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hconres139/BILLS-104hconres139ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-07-21T19:46:47Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.139 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Examine H.Con.Res.139 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.139, 104th Congress: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the George Washington University is important to the Nation and urging that the importance of the University be recognized and celebrated through regular ceremonies.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/139

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1996-01-31.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hconres139/BILLS-104hconres139ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-07-21T19:46:47Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.139 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.139, 104th Congress: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the George Washington University is important to the Nation and urging that the importance of the University be recognized and celebrated through regular ceremonies.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/139

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1996-01-31.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hconres139/BILLS-104hconres139ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-07-21T19:46:47Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.139 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.