Iowa legislation · 91st General Assembly
Iowa HR116: A Resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America
Status: Passed both chambers, April 30, 2026
A Resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.
What the bill says
A Resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.
From the introduced text, April 29, 2026:
A Resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. WHEREAS, July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia in 1776 and the founding of the United States of America; and WHEREAS, the Declaration of Independence proclaimed timeless principles of profound significance to the national heritage of the United States, including that all are created equal and endowed with certain inalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and that the just powers of the government are derived from the consent of the governed; and WHEREAS, the United States was established based on the principle of federalism, emphasizing a decentralized system of governance in which powers are divided between national and state governments; and WHEREAS, this decentralized model of governance has fostered liberty, accountability, and responsiveness to local communities and allowed for innovation and diverse policy approaches; and WHEREAS, the founding of the United States initiated a journey toward forming a "more perfect Union", marked by historic achievements, struggles, and progress in realizing the nation's founding ideals for all its citizens; and WHEREAS, Iowa has played a significant role LSB 6933HH (2) -1- sc/jm 1/3 H.R. throughout the history of the United States, contributing to the nation's development, culture, …
Sponsors
- John Wills (R, 10) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Resolution adopted. H.J. 1049 .
- : Resolution filed, laid over under Rule 25. H.J. 1047 .
Subjects: resolutions-honorary, federal government, civics, history, resolutions
Common questions
- What is HR116?
- HR116 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): A Resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.
- What does HR116 do?
- In its own words: A Resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.
- What is the status of HR116?
- Passed both chambers as of April 30, 2026. Latest action: Resolution adopted. H.J. 1049 . (April 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR116?
- John Wills (R, 10).
- Where is the official record for HR116?
- On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HR+0116&ga=91
Source: official Iowa record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.