H. Res. 850
117th Congress
House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Dec 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Dec 14, 2021
Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Plain-English summary
This resolution recognizes the importance of Christmas symbols and traditions.
The resolution (1) disapproves of attempts to ban references to Christmas, and (2) supports the use of these symbols and traditions by those who celebrate Christmas.
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Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
39
R
Jackson, Ronny
Hice, Jody
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Aderholt, Robert B.
R
Allen, Rick W.
R
Babin, Brian
R
Banks, Jim
R
Bergman, Jack
Burgess, Michael
Carl, Jerry
Cawthorn, Madison
R
Cline, Ben
Duncan, Jeff
Gaetz, Matt
Garcia, Mike
Good, Bob
R
Grothman, Glenn
R
Harshbarger, Diana
Hartzler, Vicky
R
Hern, Kevin
R
Huizenga, Bill
Jacobs, Chris
R
LaMalfa, Doug
R
Malliotakis, Nicole
R
Meuser, Daniel
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Miller, Mary E.
R
Moolenaar, John R.
R
Norman, Ralph
R
Obernolte, Jay
Palazzo, Steven
R
Pfluger, August
R
Rouzer, David
R
Scalise, Steve
R
Scott, Austin
R
Stauber, Pete
R
Van Duyne, Beth
R
Walberg, Tim
R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
R
Wilson, Joe
R
Wittman, Robert J.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 850: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-850/
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