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H. Con. Res. 436 96th Congress House

A concurrent resolution accepting the gift of a red oak tree as a symbol of the hopes of the American people for the immediate release of the hostages in Iran and dedicating the tree to the…

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Official title: A concurrent resolution accepting the gift of a red oak tree as a symbol of the hopes of the American people for the immediate release of the hostages in Iran and dedicating the tree to the principles of individual freedom and world peace.

Introduced: September 22, 1980 See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 96th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 96th Congress (1979–1980) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Sep 22, 1980
Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Sep 22, 1980
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Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Declares that the Congress accepts the gift of a red oak tree as a symbol of American hopes for the immediate release of the hostages in Iran. Dedicates the tree to the principles of individual freedom and world peace.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 436: A concurrent resolution accepting the gift of a red oak tree as a symbol of the hopes of the American people for the immediate release of the hostages in Iran and dedicating the tree to the principles of individual freedom and world peace.. 96th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HCONRES-436/
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"H. Con. Res. 436: A concurrent resolution accepting the gift of a red oak tree as a symbol of the hopes of the American people for the immediate release of the hostages in Iran and dedicating the tree to the principles of individual freedom and world peace.." 96th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HCONRES-436/.
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H. Con. Res. 436, 96th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HCONRES-436/.
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[H. Con. Res. 436: A concurrent resolution accepting the gift of a red oak tree as a symbol of the hopes of the American people for the immediate release of the hostages in Iran and dedicating the tree to the principles of individual freedom and world peace.](https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HCONRES-436/)
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