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Official Titles - House of Representatives

Official Title as Introduced

Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz, expressing appreciation to Iranian-Americans for their contributions to society, and wishing Iranian-Americans and the people of Iran a prosperous new year.


Actions Overview (2)

Date Actions Overview
03/15/2010Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 2 (Roll no. 115).(text: CR H1407)
03/19/2009Introduced in House

All Actions (11)

Date All Actions
03/15/2010-7:27pmMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03/15/2010-7:27pmOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 2 (Roll no. 115). (text: CR H1407)
03/15/2010-7:21pmConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1410-1411)
03/15/2010-3:03pmAt 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.
03/15/2010-2:56pmDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 267.
03/15/2010-2:56pmConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1407-1408)
03/15/2010-2:56pmMr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
01/27/2010Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
01/27/2010Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
03/19/2009Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
03/19/2009Introduced in House

Cosponsors (57)

* = Original cosponsor
CosponsorDate Cosponsored
Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]* 03/19/2009
Rep. Sanchez, Linda T. [D-CA-39]* 03/19/2009
Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]* 03/19/2009
Rep. Grijalva, Raul M. [D-AZ-7]* 03/19/2009
Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10]* 03/19/2009
Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]* 03/19/2009
Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]* 03/19/2009
Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10]* 03/19/2009
Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]* 03/19/2009
Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6]* 03/19/2009
Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22]* 03/19/2009
Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-17]* 03/19/2009
Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]* 03/19/2009
Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6]* 03/19/2009
Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]* 03/19/2009
Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]* 03/19/2009
Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]* 03/19/2009
Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]* 03/19/2009
Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16]* 03/19/2009
Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10]* 03/19/2009
Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6]* 03/19/2009
Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37]* 03/19/2009
Rep. Kosmas, Suzanne M. [D-FL-24]* 03/19/2009
Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14]* 03/19/2009
Rep. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI-2]* 03/19/2009
Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7] 03/24/2009
Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-11] 03/24/2009
Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7] 03/24/2009
Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7] 03/31/2009
Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46] 04/21/2009
Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2] 04/21/2009
Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2] 04/28/2009
Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19] 04/28/2009
Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-8] 04/28/2009
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] 04/28/2009
Rep. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI-2] 04/28/2009
Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4] 04/28/2009
Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1] 05/18/2009
Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13] 06/25/2009
Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50] 07/17/2009
Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8] 07/23/2009
Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] 07/31/2009
Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] 09/08/2009
Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] 09/14/2009
Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4] 10/13/2009
Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7] 10/29/2009
Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7] 11/17/2009
Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] 01/12/2010
Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11] 01/26/2010
Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36] 01/26/2010
Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] 01/26/2010
Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8] 01/26/2010
Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-14] 02/02/2010
Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-40] 02/04/2010
Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-30] 02/23/2010
Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-4] 02/26/2010
Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-22] 03/11/2010

Committees (1)

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Committee / Subcommittee Date Activity Reports
House Oversight and Government Reform03/19/2009 Referred to
01/27/2010 Markup by

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Latest Summary (2)

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Passed House without amendment (03/15/2010)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz and wishes Iranian-Americans, the people of Iran, and all those who observe this holiday a prosperous new year.

Expresses appreciation for Iranian-Americans' contributions to U.S. society.