S.Res. 253 · 110th Congress
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the establishment of a Museum of the History of American…
Full title
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the establishment of a Museum of the History of American Diplomacy through private donations is a worthy endeavor.
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- Senate Introduced Jun 25, 2007
- Senate Passed Sep 7, 2007
Expresses the the sense of the Senate that: (1) U.S. diplomats serving overseas and in the United States are in many cases the front line of our national security policy; (2) the people of the United States deserve a better understanding of the efforts of these brave men and women; (3) talented young people and their families should be encouraged to…
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Sep 7, 2007
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses the the sense of the Senate that: (1) U.S. diplomats serving overseas and in the United States are in many cases the front line of our national security policy; (2) the people of the United States deserve a better understanding of the efforts of these brave men and women; (3) talented young people and their families should be encouraged to consider foreign affairs careers as an important contribution to their country; (4) the establishment of a Museum of the History of American Diplomacy that highlights the work of these men and women throughout U.S. history is a worthy endeavor; and (5) the Foreign Affairs Museum Council's plan to fund the museum through private donations deserves Department of State support.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the establishment of a Museum of the History of American Diplomacy through private donations is a worthy endeavor.
Latest action (Sep 7, 2007): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11279-11280; text as passed Senate: CR S11280)
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jun 25, 2007
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- Senate Introduced Jun 25, 2007
- Senate Passed Sep 7, 2007
No recorded floor vote found.