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Version 49 · Public Law · Oct 5, 2004
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 16, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes the important and unique contribution of Native Americans to the cultural legacy of the United States, both in the past and currently.
Honors the cultural achievements of all Native Americans.
Celebrates the official opening of the National Museum of the American Indian.
Requests the President to issue a proclamation encouraging all Americans to take advantage of the resources of the Museum to learn about the history and culture of Native Americans.
People & committees
Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] · R–CO
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 108-322.
Became Public Law No: 108-322.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7294)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7294)
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on S.J. Res. 41.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S.J. Res. 41.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7294-7300)
Mr. Ehlers moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8799-8800; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S8799-8800)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8799-8800; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S8799-8800)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 641.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7755)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7755)
Introduced in Senate
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