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H.R. 2796 100th Congress House

A bill to recognize the organization known as the American Philatelic Society.

Introduced: June 25, 1987 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 25, 1987
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Jun 25, 1987
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 25, 1987

Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Grants a Federal charter to the American Philatelic Society.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2796: A bill to recognize the organization known as the American Philatelic Society.. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-2796/
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"H.R. 2796: A bill to recognize the organization known as the American Philatelic Society.." 100th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-2796/.
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H.R. 2796, 100th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-2796/.
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