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H.Res. 1261 · 110th Congress

Congratulating East High School in Denver, Colorado, on winning the 2008 "We the People: The Citizen and the…

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Congratulating East High School in Denver, Colorado, on winning the 2008 "We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution" national competition.

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  1. House Introduced Jun 10, 2008
  2. House Passed Jul 15, 2008

Congratulates those who participated in the 2008 "We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution" national competition and East High School of Denver, Colorado, on winning the competition.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · Jul 15, 2008

Congratulates those who participated in the 2008 "We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution" national competition and East High School of Denver, Colorado, on winning the competition.

Recognizes the importance of civics education and the role such competition plays in promoting the principles of democracy.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Congratulating East High School in Denver, Colorado, on winning the 2008 "We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution" national competition.

Latest action (Jul 15, 2008): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: House · Introduced: Jun 10, 2008

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. House Introduced Jun 10, 2008
  2. House Passed Jul 15, 2008

No recorded floor vote found.