US Congress House Resolution 13 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 25)
Status: Introduced on January 6 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-02-04 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H796-799)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Recognizing the significance of Black History Month. Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history. Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all peoples of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation. Recognizes that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation. Encourages states to include in their year-round educational curriculum the history and contributions of African-Americans in the United States and around the world.

Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.

Rep. Al Green [D-TX]	Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL]	Rep. James Clyburn [D-SC]	Rep. Sanford Bishop [D-GA]
Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC]	Rep. G. Butterfield [D-NC]	Rep. Cedric Richmond [D-LA]	Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX]
Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY]	Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN]	Rep. Donna Edwards [D-MD]	Rep. Eddie Johnson [D-TX]
Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL]	Rep. Henry Johnson [D-GA]	Rep. Bennie Thompson [D-MS]	Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA]
Rep. John Lewis [D-GA]	Rep. Karen Bass [D-CA]	Rep. Marcia Fudge [D-OH]	Rep. Hakeem Jeffries [D-NY]
Rep. Robert Scott [D-VA]	Rep. John Conyers [D-MI]	Rep. Marc Veasey [D-TX]	Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI]
Rep. Corrine Brown [D-FL]

Date	Chamber	Action
2015-02-04	House	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H796-799)
2015-01-06	House	Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
2015-01-06	House	Introduced in House

HR597 (Related) 2016-02-25 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H945-947)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/13/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres13/BILLS-114hres13ih.pdf