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House Resolution Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the 'Great Society'

Original title: Commemorating the 60th anniversary of President Lyndon Baines Johnson's Great Society.

May 22, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This serves as an official statement of the House of Representatives honoring historical federal policies that established programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Head Start, though it does not change current laws or funding.

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General Public

The resolution is a symbolic act of commemoration and does not alter the legal rights or obligations of the public.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

The 'Great Society' was a set of domestic programs launched by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964-65 to fight poverty and racial injustice. context

Summary

This formally recognizes the 60th anniversary of President Lyndon Baines Johnson's '' domestic policy agenda. It honors the former President's public service and acknowledges the legislative achievements passed during his administration between 1964 and 1966.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change any current laws or funding?

No. This is a commemorative that expresses the sense of the House of Representatives but does not enact new laws, change existing regulations, or allocate federal funds.

What was the 'Great Society'?

It was a set of domestic policy initiatives proposed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1960s aimed at eliminating poverty and racial injustice in the United States.

Why It Matters

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Historical Legislative Scope

The resolution highlights the breadth of the 'Great Society' agenda, spanning civil rights, environmental protection, education, and healthcare, all within a two-year legislative window (1964-1966).

Lyndon Baines Johnson

Connected Entities

organizationHouse of Representatives“Introduced the resolution”Map →

otherMetroliner“High-speed rail project established due to Johnson's legislation”Map →

organizationDepartment of Housing and Urban Development“Established by legislation signed by Johnson”Map →

locationTexas“Johnson's home state”Map →

organizationUnited States Senate“Where Johnson served as majority leader”Map →

personLyndon Baines Johnson“President of the United States during the Great Society”Map →

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