Joint resolution commemorating Gen. Thaddeus Kosciuszko by presenting a memorial plaque in his memory to the people of Poland on behalf of the American people.
Public Law 95-149 · H.J.Res. 573 · 95th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Nov 1, 1977 · Commemorations
Sponsor: Rep. Clement Zablocki (D-WI-4)
Cosponsors (24): Rep. Lucien Nedzi, Rep. Edward Boland,
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Honors General Thaddeus Kosciuszko by presenting the memorial plaque to be erected in his memory in the Wawel Cathedral in Krakow, Poland, on October 17, 1977, as a gift of the American people to the people of Poland.
Committees
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 12 actions.
- Nov 1, 1977Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 95-149.
- Oct 20, 1977PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Oct 19, 1977PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Oct 17, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- Oct 12, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- Oct 4, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- Sep 30, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.
- Aug 3, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Foreign Affairs Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.