H.J.Res. 40 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009
H.J.Res. 40 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Mar 12, 2009, sponsored by Joe Baca. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 12, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 111-33
What it does
Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009 - Makes specified findings, including that the Friday immediately succeeding Thanksgiving Day of each year would be an appropriate day to designate as Native American Heritage Day.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 12, 2009
- Passed the HouseJun 2, 2009
- Passed the SenateJun 9, 2009
- Sent to the PresidentJun 16, 2009
- Became lawJun 26, 2009
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-33. (Jun 26, 2009)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jun 2, 2009 · Passed385–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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- H.R. 1061: Hoh Indian Tribe Safe Homelands Act
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- H.R. 4445: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Clarification Act
- H.R. 31: Lumbee Recognition Act
- H.R. 3742: To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to…
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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