US HCR66 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 11)
Status: Introduced on July 21 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-07-21 - Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Pending: House Administration Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 21 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-07-21 - Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Pending: House Administration Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizes Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center to be used on August 27, 2011, for a ceremony to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and recognize the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for its work to erect a monument to the civil rights leader. Directs all physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony to be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.
Title
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and recognize the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for its work to erect a monument to the civil rights leader.
Sponsors
| Rep. Chaka Fattah [D-PA] | Rep. Hansen Clarke [D-MI] | Rep. Emanuel Cleaver [D-MO] | Rep. Danny Davis [D-IL] |
| Rep. Al Green [D-TX] | Rep. Maurice Hinchey [D-NY] | Rep. John Lewis [D-GA] | Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY] |
| Rep. Charles Rangel [D-NY] | Rep. David Scott [D-GA] | Rep. Robert Scott [D-VA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-21 | House | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. |
Subjects
Commemorative events and holidays
Congress
Congressional tributes
Monuments and memorials
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. Capitol
Congress
Congressional tributes
Monuments and memorials
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. Capitol
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/66/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hconres66/BILLS-112hconres66ih.pdf |
