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Recognizing the historical significance of the Aquia sandstone quarries of Government Island in Stafford County, Virginia, for their contributions to the construction of the Capital of the United States.

Introduced: October 11, 2001 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 30, 2002
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 30, 2002
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1698)
Apr 30, 2002
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1698)
Apr 30, 2002
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 261.
Apr 30, 2002
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1698-1699)
Apr 30, 2002
Mr. Hansen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Apr 15, 2002
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 141.
Apr 15, 2002
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 107-407.
Mar 20, 2002
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 20, 2002
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 7, 2002
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 7, 2002
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 7, 2002
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 17, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
Oct 11, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Oct 11, 2001
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Recognizes the national historical significance of the Aquia sandstone quarries of Government Island in Stafford County, Virginia, for their substantial contribution to the construction of the new U.S. Capital under the direction of President George Washington. Commends the Board of Supervisors and residents of Stafford County, Virginia, for their efforts to preserve Government Island and to make it available to the public.
What's happening now April 30, 2002

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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