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<title>Revision by webmaster (July 14, 2009, 19:57:15)</title>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;H. J. Res. 40 would honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc0&quot;&gt; Detailed Summary &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 2, 2009. The summary of that version is repeated here.)&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009 - Makes specified findings, including that the Friday immediately succeeding Thanksgiving Day of each year would be an appropriate day to designate as Native American Heritage Day.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Encourages the people of the United States, as well as federal, state, and local governments and interested groups and organizations, to honor Native Americans with appropriate activities to observe Native American Heritage Day, including regarding: (1) the historical status of Native American tribal governments and the present day status of Native Americans; (2) Native American cultures, traditions, and languages; and (3) the rich Native American cultural legacy that all Americans enjoy today.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc1&quot;&gt; Status of the Legislation &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Latest Major Action: 6/16/2009: Presented to President.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc2&quot;&gt; Points in Favor &lt;/h2&gt;
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<description>&lt;p&gt;H. J. Res. 40 would honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc4&quot;&gt; Detailed Summary &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009 - Makes specified findings, including that the Friday immediately succeeding Thanksgiving Day of each year would be an appropriate day to designate as Native American Heritage Day.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Encourages the people of the United States, as well as federal, state, and local governments and interested groups and organizations, to honor Native Americans with appropriate activities to observe Native American Heritage Day, including regarding: (1) the historical status of Native American tribal governments and the present day status of Native Americans; (2) Native American cultures, traditions, and languages; and (3) the rich Native American cultural legacy that all Americans enjoy today.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc5&quot;&gt; Status of the Legislation &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Latest Major Action: 6/16/2009: Presented to President.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc6&quot;&gt; Points in Favor &lt;/h2&gt;
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<description>&lt;p&gt;H. J. Res. 40 would honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc8&quot;&gt; Detailed Summary &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 2, 2009. The summary of that version is repeated here.)&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009 - Makes specified findings, including that the Friday immediately succeeding Thanksgiving Day of each year would be an appropriate day to designate as Native American Heritage Day.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Encourages the people of the United States, as well as federal, state, and local governments and interested groups and organizations, to honor Native Americans with appropriate activities to observe Native American Heritage Day, including regarding: (1) the historical status of Native American tribal governments and the present day status of Native Americans; (2) Native American cultures, traditions, and languages; and (3) the rich Native American cultural legacy that all Americans enjoy today.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc9&quot;&gt; Status of the Legislation &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Latest Major Action: 6/16/2009: Presented to President.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc10&quot;&gt; Points in Favor &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc11&quot;&gt; Points Against &lt;/h2&gt;
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<description>&lt;p&gt;H. J. Res. 40 would honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc12&quot;&gt; Detailed Summary &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009 - Makes specified findings, including that the Friday immediately succeeding Thanksgiving Day of each year would be an appropriate day to designate as Native American Heritage Day.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Encourages the people of the United States, as well as federal, state, and local governments and interested groups and organizations, to honor Native Americans with appropriate activities to observe Native American Heritage Day, including regarding: (1) the historical status of Native American tribal governments and the present day status of Native Americans; (2) Native American cultures, traditions, and languages; and (3) the rich Native American cultural legacy that all Americans enjoy today.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc13&quot;&gt; Status of the Legislation &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Latest Major Action: 6/9/2009: Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc14&quot;&gt; Points in Favor &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc15&quot;&gt; Points Against &lt;/h2&gt;
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<description>&lt;p&gt;H. J. Res. 40 would honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc16&quot;&gt; Detailed Summary &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009 - Makes specified findings, including that the Friday immediately succeeding Thanksgiving Day of each year would be an appropriate day to designate as Native American Heritage Day.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Encourages the people of the United States, as well as federal, state, and local governments and interested groups and organizations, to honor Native Americans with appropriate activities to observe Native American Heritage Day, including regarding: (1) the historical status of Native American tribal governments and the present day status of Native Americans; (2) Native American cultures, traditions, and languages; and (3) the rich Native American cultural legacy that all Americans enjoy today.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc17&quot;&gt; Status of the Legislation &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Latest Major Action: 6/3/2009: Received in the Senate.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc18&quot;&gt; Points in Favor &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc19&quot;&gt; Points Against &lt;/h2&gt;
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<description>&lt;p&gt;H. J. Res. 40 would honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc20&quot;&gt; Detailed Summary &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009 - Makes specified findings, including that the Friday immediately succeeding Thanksgiving Day of each year would be an appropriate day to designate as Native American Heritage Day.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Encourages the people of the United States, as well as federal, state, and local governments and interested groups and organizations, to honor Native Americans with appropriate activities to observe Native American Heritage Day, including regarding: (1) the historical status of Native American tribal governments and the present day status of Native Americans; (2) Native American cultures, traditions, and languages; and (3) the rich Native American cultural legacy that all Americans enjoy today.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc21&quot;&gt; Status of the Legislation &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Latest Major Action: 6/3/2009: Received in the Senate.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc22&quot;&gt; Points in Favor &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc23&quot;&gt; Points Against &lt;/h2&gt;
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<description>&lt;p&gt;H. J. Res. 40 would honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc24&quot;&gt; Detailed Summary &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009 - Makes specified findings, including that the Friday immediately succeeding Thanksgiving Day of each year would be an appropriate day to designate as Native American Heritage Day.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Encourages the people of the United States, as well as federal, state, and local governments and interested groups and organizations, to honor Native Americans with appropriate activities to observe Native American Heritage Day, including regarding: (1) the historical status of Native American tribal governments and the present day status of Native Americans; (2) Native American cultures, traditions, and languages; and (3) the rich Native American cultural legacy that all Americans enjoy today.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc25&quot;&gt; Status of the Legislation &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Latest Major Action: 6/2/2009: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 0 (Roll no. 293).&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc26&quot;&gt; Points in Favor &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc27&quot;&gt; Points Against &lt;/h2&gt;
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<description>&lt;p&gt;H. J. Res. 40 would honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc28&quot;&gt; Detailed Summary &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009 - Makes specified findings, including that the Friday immediately succeeding Thanksgiving Day of each year would be an appropriate day to designate as Native American Heritage Day.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Encourages the people of the United States, as well as federal, state, and local governments and interested groups and organizations, to honor Native Americans with appropriate activities to observe Native American Heritage Day, including regarding: (1) the historical status of Native American tribal governments and the present day status of Native Americans; (2) Native American cultures, traditions, and languages; and (3) the rich Native American cultural legacy that all Americans enjoy today.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc29&quot;&gt; Status of the Legislation &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Latest Major Action: 3/12/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc30&quot;&gt; Points in Favor &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc31&quot;&gt; Points Against &lt;/h2&gt;
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<description>&lt;p&gt;H. J. Res. 40 would honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc32&quot;&gt; Detailed Summary &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc33&quot;&gt; Status of the Legislation &lt;/h2&gt;
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<description>&lt;p&gt;H. J. Res. 40 would honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc36&quot;&gt; Detailed Summary &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc37&quot;&gt; Status of the Legislation &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Latest Major Action: 3/12/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc38&quot;&gt; Points in Favor &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc39&quot;&gt; Points Against &lt;/h2&gt;
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