H.J.Res. 96 · 117th Congress · House

Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate America's commitment to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause.

Active· Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced
Sep 15, 22
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Frequently Asked

The basics

Who introduced it, and what's their district or state?
Grace Napolitano (?-?).
Is this a Republican bill, a Democratic bill, or bipartisan?
Single-party (Republican).
When was it introduced?
Introduced on September 15, 2022.

Political context

Is there a companion bill in the other chamber?
No companion bill recorded.

Legislative process

What committee(s) have jurisdiction?
Referred to: Natural Resources Committee.
Where is it in the legislative process right now?
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Has it been marked up, reported, or scheduled for a floor vote?
No committee markup recorded yet.

Practical actions

How did my representative vote (if there's been a vote)?
See the Votes tab for individual member positions when a roll-call vote is recorded.
How can I contact my member of Congress about it?
Use the U.S. Senate or House contact directory to reach your representative. Sponsor (Grace Napolitano) profile: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/N000179.

Executive Summary

This joint resolution approves of a location of a commemorative work to honor the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. Specifically, the approved location is within Area I, as depicted on the map titled Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs, and dated June 24, 2003.