US HR397 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-0)
Status: Introduced on October 30 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-12-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on October 30 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-12-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Joins the people of the Bahamas and the Bahamian diaspora worldwide in commemorating the 40th anniversary of the independence of the Bahamas. Recognizes that the United States and the Bahamas are united by a shared history, common values, and a commitment to democracy and human rights.
Title
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the independence of the Bahamas.
Sponsors
| Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] | Rep. Corrine Brown [D-FL] | Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY] | Rep. John Conyers [D-MI] |
| Rep. Hakeem Jeffries [D-NY] | Rep. John Lewis [D-GA] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-12-06 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. |
| 2013-10-30 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
| 2013-10-30 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1615-1616) |
Subjects
Bahamas
Caribbean area
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Commemorative events and holidays
Human rights
International affairs
Political movements and philosophies
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Women's rights
Caribbean area
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Commemorative events and holidays
Human rights
International affairs
Political movements and philosophies
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Women's rights
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-resolution/397/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hres397/BILLS-113hres397ih.pdf |
