HRES 842
112th Congress
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Recognizing the contributions of Senator Joseph I. Lieberman to the nation and to the equal rights and general welfare of the citizens of District of Columbia.
Introduced: December 20, 2012
Introduced by:
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
Democratic
· District of Columbia
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Became law
Dec 20, 2012
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Dec 20, 2012
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Recognizes that Senator Joseph I. Lieberman is the Senate's greatest living champion of equal rights for the citizens of the District of Columbia in his pursuit of statehood, equal representation, and home rule for the District.
Commends Senator Lieberman for his dedicated service not only to his own state and to the United States, but also for his achievements and support for equal citizenship rights for the citizens of the District , who have no representation in the U.S. Senate.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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