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Recognizing U.S. Territories Day and Promoting Education

This resolution supports recognizing the first Thursday of October as U.S. Territories Day. It encourages schools to teach about the territories and asks the Smithsonian to create educational materials. The goal is to increase public awareness about these important parts of the United States and their people.
Key points
Supports establishing the first Thursday of October as U.S. Territories Day.
Encourages schools to educate students about the territories on this day.
Requests educational materials about territories from the Smithsonian Institution.
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Print number: 117_HRES_712
Sponsor: Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-10-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing support for the recognition of the first Thursday of October as "U.S. Territories Day".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_712.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Supports establishing the first Thursday of October as U.S. Territories Day.
  • Encourages schools to educate students about the territories on this day.
  • Requests educational materials about territories from the Smithsonian Institution.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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