US HR83 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 28 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-02-05 - Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Pending: House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 28 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-02-05 - Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Pending: House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution recognizes the Eagle Staff as the first flag of the sovereign Native American tribal nations and the First Nations. This resolution also encourages programs promoting cultural education of the significance of the Eagle Staff and expresses commitment to inclusiveness for all Native Americans and the traditions and symbolism of the Eagle Staff.
Title
Expressing the Sense of Congress that the Eagle Staff shall be recognized as the first flag of the sovereign Native American tribal nations and the first flag of the Americas, and to encourage programs promoting the cultural significance of the Eagle Staff.
Sponsors
| Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi [D-IL] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-05 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States. |
| 2019-01-28 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Federal-Indian relations
Indian social and development programs
Native Americans
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Indian social and development programs
Native Americans
Veterans' organizations and recognition
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/83/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres83/BILLS-116hres83ih.pdf |
