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Search Results: keywords:"historical significance"

H. RES. 1146 — Recognizing the enduring cultural and historical significance of emancipation in the Nation’s capital on the anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act, which established the first freed on April 16, 1862, and celebrating passage of the District of Columbia statehood bill in the House of Representatives.
April 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:243
H. RES. 1146 recognizes the importance of Emancipation Day in Washington, D.C., marking the day in 1862 when enslaved people were freed in the District. The resolution highlights the historical significance of the District's struggle with racial issues and the contributions...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1146 wants people to remember the day when people in Washington, D.C., were set free a long time ago and hopes that the place can become a state, so they get a chance to vote like other states do.
H. R. 8219 — To require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the Lahaina National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.
May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:344
H. R. 8219 proposes a study to evaluate if the Lahaina area in Maui, Hawaii, should become a National Heritage Area known as the "Lahaina National Heritage Area." The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to work with local and state officials and organizations to...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8219 is about checking if a special piece of land in Hawaii should become a protected place called the "Lahaina National Heritage Area." People who know a lot about the area's history and culture will help decide if this is a good idea.
S. 4259 — To require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the Lahaina National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:418
S. 4259 is a bill that aims to have the Secretary of the Interior carry out a study to determine if certain areas in Lahaina, Maui County, Hawaii, should be designated as a National Heritage Area, which would be known as the "Lahaina National Heritage Area." The study will be...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the government to check if a special place in Hawaii called Lahaina should be recognized as an area to remember and keep its history and culture safe. To do this, they need to talk to many local people and organizations to see if it's a good idea.
H. RES. 1523 — Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta, Georgia.
September 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:227
H. RES. 1523 acknowledges the 100th anniversary of Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta, Georgia. The resolution highlights the school's historical significance as the first public high school for Black students in Atlanta, emphasizing the efforts of Atlanta’s Black...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about saying "Congratulations!" to Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta for being around for 100 years and being important because it was the first school for Black students there. They mention famous people who went to the school, like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and they want everyone at the school to keep working hard.
S. 4828 — To establish the Bahsahwahbee National Monument in the State of Nevada, and for other purposes.
July 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,699
S. 4828 proposes the establishment of the Bahsahwahbee National Monument in Nevada to protect and enhance the cultural, historical, and natural resources of the area. The bill acknowledges the significance of the land to the Newe people and other Tribes, who have historic ties to the region...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make a special place in Nevada called the Bahsahwahbee National Monument to protect it because it's really important to some Native American tribes. It will have rules to help keep the area safe and make sure everyone agrees on how to look after it.
S. RES. 719 — Designating June 13, 2024, as National Seersucker Day, designating every Thursday after National Seersucker Day through the last Thursday in August 2024 as Seersucker Thursday, and designating June 2024 as Seersucker Appreciation Month.
June 04, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:317
The resolution, S. RES. 719, designates June 13, 2024, as "National Seersucker Day," and sets every Thursday following this day until the last Thursday in August 2024 as "Seersucker Thursday." Additionally, June 2024 is recognized as "Seersucker Appreciation Month." The...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make June 13, 2024, a special day to celebrate a fabric called seersucker, and every Thursday after that until the end of August a day to wear it. It also says June 2024 should be a month to enjoy and appreciate this type of clothing.
H. RES. 1139 — Acknowledging April 17, 2024, as the 500th anniversary of the discovery of New York Bay by Giovanni da Verrazzano.
April 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:268
H. RES. 1139 is a resolution from the House of Representatives acknowledging April 17, 2024, as the 500th anniversary of the discovery of New York Bay by Giovanni da Verrazzano. The resolution highlights Verrazzano's contribution to maritime exploration, which expanded knowledge of the East...
Simple Explanation
This is a special message from the people who make laws, saying they're celebrating 500 years since a man named Giovanni da Verrazzano first found a big place called New York Bay. It's like saying happy birthday to a really old and important place that helps ships and people travel.
H. RES. 1002 — Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2024.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:504
H. RES. 1002 is a resolution recognizing the cultural and historical importance of Lunar New Year in 2024. The resolution acknowledges that Lunar New Year, celebrated by many Asian nations and cultures, begins with the lunar calendar and is celebrated worldwide, including by many Asian...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1002 is like a special note from the government saying they think Lunar New Year, a holiday celebrated by many people around the world, is important. They want to show respect and wish everyone who celebrates it a happy and successful new year! 🎉
H. RES. 1308 — Recognizing June 19, 2024, as this year’s observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:627
H. RES. 1308 recognizes June 19, 2024, as an observance of Juneteenth Independence Day, highlighting its historical significance when Union soldiers announced the end of slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865. The resolution encourages ongoing celebrations of Juneteenth to educate people about the...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1308 is a special message from the government saying that June 19, 2024, is a day to remember and celebrate when many enslaved people in Texas were told they were free, long ago in 1865. This day is called Juneteenth, and people are encouraged to celebrate it with fun and learning activities to remember how important freedom is.
H. R. 8219 — To require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the Lahaina National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.
November 26, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:535
H. R. 8219, titled the "Lahaina National Heritage Area Study Act," directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility and suitability of designating certain lands in Lahaina, Maui County, Hawaii, as a National Heritage Area. The study will involve...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants a study to see if a special place in Lahaina, Hawaii, can become a National Heritage Area, which means it's a very important place to save and remember. This study checks if it's a good idea and how it could work, but some people are worried about how much this study will cost and how it's decided.
S. RES. 756 — Designating June 19, 2024, as Juneteenth Independence Day in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States.
July 09, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:420
The resolution, S. RES. 756, designates June 19, 2024, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of the date in 1865 when enslaved people in the Southwestern United States learned of their freedom, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It acknowledges the...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that June 19, 2024, will be called "Juneteenth Independence Day" to celebrate when the last enslaved people in the American Southwest were told they were free in 1865. It's a special day to remember and learn about African-American freedom and culture.
S. 4124 — To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.
April 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:913
S. 4124 proposes to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to evaluate whether the Canterbury Shaker Village in New Hampshire should be designated as a National Heritage Area. This bill highlights the historical significance of the Canterbury Shaker...
Simple Explanation
S. 4124 is a plan for a special study to see if the Canterbury Shaker Village in New Hampshire, an important place in history, should be recognized as a special area because of its past. The study wants to find out if this is a good idea by talking with different groups, but it doesn't say how long this will take or how much it will cost.
H. R. 6394 — An Act To provide for the creation of a Congressional time capsule in commemoration of the semiquincentennial of the United States, and for other purposes.
December 16, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:592
H.R. 6394 is a bill aimed at creating a Congressional time capsule to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The bill instructs the Architect of the Capitol to prepare the time capsule with various significant items, including important legislative milestones...
Simple Explanation
In 2026, people plan to bury a special box with important things from the US Congress to remember America's 250th birthday, and this box should be opened in 2276, 250 years later.

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