HR 21 (2008): urging Congress to oppose any attempt to remove the phrases “In God We Trust” and “E Pluribus Unum” from United States currency and coinage.

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HR 21 (2008)

urging Congress to oppose any attempt to remove the phrases “In God We Trust” and “E Pluribus Unum” from United States currency and coinage.

  • Status: Adopted by the House
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 10–2 to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 0177h). On March 18, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Mar 19” on a voice vote. On March 19, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Next Session Day” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (0177h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 303
  • February 12, 2008, 11:00 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 104

Votes

  • March 18, 2008, House: Special Ordered to Mar 19 — voice vote, passed
  • March 19, 2008, House: Special Ordered to Next Session Day — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0177h NT — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • January 9, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Public Hearing: 1/9/2007 12:30 PM LOB 303
  • January 9, 2008: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 1/9/2008 9:00 AM LOB 205
  • January 17, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/17/2008 1:00 PM LOB 303
  • January 29, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 1/29/08 10:30 AM LOB 303
  • February 12, 2008: Executive Session: 2/12/2008 11:00 AM LOB 104
  • February 13, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0177h NT for Mar 18 Reg (vote 10-2)
  • February 13, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0177h (New Title)
  • March 18, 2008: Special Ordered to Mar 19: MA VV
  • March 19, 2008: Special Ordered to Next Session Day: MA VV
  • April 16, 2008: Amendment #0177h (New Title): AA VV
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0177h NT: MA VV

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