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H.J.Res. 70: Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23, 2008, and commemorating the historic contributions of its veterans and continuing contributions of its soldiers to the vital national security interests and homeland defense missions of the United States.

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H.J.Res. 70: Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23, 2008, and commemorating the historic contributions of its veterans and continuing contributions of its soldiers to the vital national security interests and homeland defense missions of the United States.

110th Congress · introduced 2007-12-13 · Commemorations · Latest: Became Public Law No: 110-203.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2007-12-13 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 161 (2008): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended, HJRES70 (2008-04-08), Passed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Became Public Law No: 110-203. (final step reached)
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

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Official title

Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23, 2008, and commemorating the historic contributions of its veterans and continuing contributions of its soldiers to the vital national security interests and homeland defense missions of the United States.

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on April 8, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Congratulates the Army Reserve on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the enactment of its original authorizing law on April 23, 1908. Recognizes and commends the Army Reserve for the service of its past and present citizen-soldiers whose personal courage, contributions, and sacrifices have helped preserve the freedom and advance the national security and homeland defense of the United States. Extends gratitude to the veterans, soldiers, families, and employers who have supported the Army Reserve in accomplishing its vital missions.

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Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23, 2008, and commemorating the historic contributions of its veterans and continuing contributions of its soldiers to the vital national security interests and homeland defense missions of the United States.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Public Law)

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Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2] · 260 cosponsors

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Cosponsors on this site

James E. Clyburn (D-SC), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA), Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. (D-GA), Joe Wilson (R-SC), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Adam Smith (D-WA), Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) and 200 more.

Sponsor's campaign money: Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2] reported raising $1.4 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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Authorization
A law that creates or continues a government program and says what it may do, often with a suggested spending ceiling. An authorization alone does not provide money; a separate appropriation does.
Securities
Financial investments that can be bought and sold, such as stocks and bonds.

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Record fed-us-cong110-hjres70 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong110 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong110