Celebrates the 500th anniversary of the first use of the name "America" to describe areas in the Western Hemisphere.
Honors the explorations of Amerigo Vespucci and other navigators who contributed to the discovery of the Western Hemisphere.
Acknowledges the significance of Martin Waldseemuller's 1507 map of the world and accompanying book, "Cosmographiae Introductio" which changed the accepted geographical view of the world and first officially used the name "America."
Encourages the inhabitants of all countries of the Western Hemisphere who have the privilege to share this great name "America" to join with the House of Representatives and citizens of the United States of America in this historic celebration.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E710)
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7607-7609)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 287.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7607)
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7607)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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