HRES 997
116th Congress
House
Commerce
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Expressing support for the Fourth of July, America's birthday, and the hundreds of businesses and workers that make up the fireworks industry.
Introduced: June 11, 2020
Introduced by:
Johnson, Dusty
Republican
· South Dakota
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Jun 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This resolution recognizes the historic importance of fireworks displays in the United States and the joy the fireworks industry brings to communities and neighborhoods across the country, and it urges cities, towns, counties, and other municipalities to reconsider postponing or canceling their Fourth of July celebrations so that Americans can celebrate while adhering to appropriate social distancing guidelines.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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