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HRES 290 109th Congress House

Recognizing and appreciating the historical significance and the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commending the PanCretan Association of America.

Introduced: May 19, 2005 See on congress.gov
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It was not agreed to before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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May 19, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
May 19, 2005
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 Latest action May 19, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Observes the memory of the fallen heroes of the Battle of Crete, and honors the living men and women of Crete who fought an oppressive invader to preserve freedom in World War II.

Commends the PanCretan Association of America for preserving and promoting the history of Crete and its people.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · May 19, 2005
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · May 19, 2005
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · May 19, 2005
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 290: Recognizing and appreciating the historical significance and the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commending the PanCretan Association of America.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-290/
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"H. Res. 290: Recognizing and appreciating the historical significance and the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commending the PanCretan Association of America.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-290/.
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H. Res. 290, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-290/.
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[H. Res. 290: Recognizing and appreciating the historical significance and the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commending the PanCretan Association of America.](https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-290/)
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