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HRES1408Referred to Committee

Recognizing the State of Michigan's contributions to the United States on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Union.

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119th
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2026-06-30
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John R. Moolenaar
John R. Moolenaar
Republican · MI · Representative
Votes with party: 98.3% (649 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/M001194

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (12)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Bill Huizenga (R-MI-4)Original· 2026-06-30
  • Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6)Original· 2026-06-30
  • Haley M. Stevens (D-MI-11)Original· 2026-06-30
  • Hillary J. Scholten (D-MI-3)Original· 2026-06-30
  • Jack Bergman (R-MI-1)Original· 2026-06-30
  • John James (R-MI-10)Original· 2026-06-30
  • Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI-8)Original· 2026-06-30
  • Lisa C. McClain (R-MI-9)Original· 2026-06-30
  • Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12)Original· 2026-06-30
  • Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13)Original· 2026-06-30
  • Tim Walberg (R-MI-5)Original· 2026-06-30
  • Tom Barrett (R-MI-7)Original· 2026-06-30

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-06-30

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

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  • House Committee on Oversight and Government ReformReferred To · 2026-06-30

Plain-English Summary

This resolution honors Michigan's historical and ongoing contributions to the United States as the country marks its 250th anniversary. The measure recognizes the state's role in American development, including its industrial achievements, natural resources, and cultural significance throughout the nation's history.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1408 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1408 Recognizing the State of Michigan's contributions to the United States on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Union. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2026 Mr. Moolenaar (for himself, Mrs. McClain, Ms. McDonald Rivet, Mr. Walberg, Mr. Barrett, Mr. Huizenga, Mrs. Dingell, Ms. Stevens, Ms. Tlaib, Mr. Thanedar, Ms. Scholten, Mr. Bergman, and Mr. James) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Recognizing the State of Michigan's contributions to the United States on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Union. Whereas, on January 26, 1837, Michigan became the 26th State of the United States; Whereas Michigan and its residents embody the ideals of the Founding and have significantly contributed to the success and advancement of the United States; Whereas July 4, 2026, is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence; and Whereas the 250th anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on the Founding of the United States and the lasting impact that Michiganders have made on the United States since its entrance into the Union: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) recognizes the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence; (2) encourages all United States citizens to reflect on the ideals of the Founders and their fight for independence; and (3) celebrates the enduring impact that Michiganders have made on the success of the United States. <all>
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