US HR597 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 25-0)
Status: Introduced on February 2 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-02-25 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H945-947)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Original Black History Month Resolution of 2016 Recognizes: (1) the significance of Black History Month as an important time to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history, and (2) that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation. Encourages: (1) 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, and (2) states to include in their year-round educational curriculum the history and contributions of African-Americans.

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Title

Original Black History Month Resolution of 2016

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2016-02-25HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H945-947)
2016-02-02HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
2016-02-02HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

HR13 (Related) 2015-02-04 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H796-799)

Subjects


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