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Version 53 · Passed House · Jul 19, 2022
Gateway Solidarity Act
This bill authorizes the illumination of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, by blue and yellow lights to show support and solidarity with the Ukrainian people
in 2022, within 15 days following enactment of this bill, for no fewer than 5 consecutive days; and
annually on August 24, in recognition of Ukrainian Independence Day, until the President reports to Congress that the Russian government has ceased its destabilizing activities with respect to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
People & committees
Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2] · R–MO
Legislative record
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Pursuant to section 9 of H. Res. 1232, and the motion offered by Ms. DeLauro, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1286, as amended; H.R. 2024, as amended; H.R. 3222, as amended; H.R. 6337, as amended; and H.R. 7002, as amended. (consideration: CR H6859-6865; text: CR H6864)
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 9 of H. Res. 1232, and the motion offered by Ms. DeLauro, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1286, as amended; H.R. 2024, as amended; H.R. 3222, as amended; H.R. 6337, as amended; and H.R. 7002, as amended.
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1232, proceedings on H.R. 7002 are considered vacated.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7002.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6695-6696; text: CR H6695)
Mr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 323.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-416.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-416.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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