Recognizing the bicentennial of the historic DACOR Bacon House.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMs. McClellan (for herself, Mr. Bacon, and Mr. Beyer) submitted …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This is a ceremonial House Resolution recognizing the 200th anniversary (bicentennial) of the DACOR Bacon House in Washington, D.C. The resolution formally acknowledges the historic significance of this building to American diplomacy, the Supreme Court, and Congress.
Who Benefits and How
The DACOR (Diplomatic and Consular Officers, Retired) organization and the DACOR Bacon House Foundation receive official Congressional recognition for their decades of work preserving this historic property. The foreign affairs community - including ambassadors, Foreign Service Officers, and diplomatic professionals - benefits from having their headquarters publicly honored by the House of Representatives.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No one bears any burden from this resolution. As a ceremonial resolution, it imposes no costs, requirements, or obligations on anyone. It is purely commemorative.
Key Provisions
- Recognizes the historic importance of the DACOR Bacon House to American diplomacy, the Supreme Court, and Congress
- Applauds DACOR and the DACOR Bacon House Foundation for preserving this historic building in the heart of the Nation's Capital
- Congratulates all who have found meaning and community in the DACOR Bacon House
- Expresses the House's sincere wish for the building to continue flourishing over the next 200 years
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
A ceremonial resolution recognizing the 200th anniversary (bicentennial) of the historic DACOR Bacon House in Washington, D.C., and commending the DACOR organization for preserving this historically significant building.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Provide formal Congressional recognition to honor a historic property and the organization that preserves it, celebrating 200 years of contributions to American diplomacy and culture"
Likely Beneficiaries
- DACOR organization
- DACOR Bacon House Foundation
- Foreign affairs and diplomatic community
- Historic preservation community
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_house"
- → House of Representatives
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
A historic building in Washington D.C., added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, that has served as the headquarters of DACOR (Diplomatic and Consular Officers, Retired) since 1986
Diplomatic and Consular Officers, Retired - an organization of foreign affairs professionals including ambassadors, Foreign Service Officers, military and intelligence officials, political appointees, Members of Congress and their staffs, and other professionals dedicated to promoting American interests and diplomatic relations
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