Bill119th CongressFiled Sep 17, 2026Government Operations and Politics
H.Res. 1565
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Lewis Howard Latimer, in recognition of his distinctive life, scientific achievements, and his civic contributions to technological advancement, to commemorate the 178th year anniversary of his birth and that the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
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What just happenedSep 17, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6](D-NY)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseSep 17, 2026
- Sep 17, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Oversight and Government Reform Committee - Sep 17, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Submitted in House
- Sep 17, 2026IntroReferral1025
Submitted in House