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HRES 485 116th Congress House Government Operations and Politics Congressional tributes National symbols U.S. history

Recognizing the historic significance of the "Betsy Ross Flag", a symbolic representation of America's revolutionary period and our Nation's commitment to freedom and unity.

Introduced: July 12, 2019 Introduced by: Bost, Mike Republican · Illinois See on congress.gov
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Jul 12, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 12, 2019
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution recognizes that the spirit of the Betsy Ross Flag should be celebrated and has served as an inspiration for the cause of freedom.

What's happening now July 12, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 23
All 23 Republican 9
Mooney, Alexander
· Jul 17, 2019
 R
Green, Mark E.
Texas · Jul 16, 2019
Hagedorn, Jim
· Jul 16, 2019
Lesko, Debbie
· Jul 16, 2019
 R
Baird, James R.
Indiana · Jul 12, 2019
BRADY, KEVIN
· Jul 12, 2019
Brooks, Mo
· Jul 12, 2019
Collins, Chris
· Jul 12, 2019
 R
Comer, James
Kentucky · Jul 12, 2019
 R
Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"
Arkansas · Jul 12, 2019
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Jul 12, 2019
Gaetz, Matt
· Jul 12, 2019
Gianforte, Greg
· Jul 12, 2019
Gohmert, Louie
· Jul 12, 2019
Hice, Jody
· Jul 12, 2019
 R
LaHood, Darin
Illinois · Jul 12, 2019
Lipinski, Daniel
· Jul 12, 2019
Meadows, Mark
· Jul 12, 2019
 R
Moolenaar, John R.
Michigan · Jul 12, 2019
 R
Reschenthaler, Guy
Pennsylvania · Jul 12, 2019
 R
Rutherford, John H.
Florida · Jul 12, 2019
SHIMKUS, JOHN
· Jul 12, 2019
Walker, Mark
· Jul 12, 2019
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 485: Recognizing the historic significance of the "Betsy Ross Flag", a symbolic representation of America's revolutionary period and our Nation's commitment to freedom and unity.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-485/
MLA
"H. Res. 485: Recognizing the historic significance of the "Betsy Ross Flag", a symbolic representation of America's revolutionary period and our Nation's commitment to freedom and unity.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-485/.
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H. Res. 485, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-485/.
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[H. Res. 485: Recognizing the historic significance of the "Betsy Ross Flag", a symbolic representation of America's revolutionary period and our Nation's commitment to freedom and unity.](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-485/)
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