US SCR5 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on February 24 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-02-24 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1079)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 24 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-02-24 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1079)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the International Decade for People of African Descent. Supports the goals of the International Decade for People of African Descent. Encourages recognition of the history and achievements made by people of African descent. Reaffirms the importance of the full participation of people of African descent around the world in all aspects of political, economic, social, and cultural life. Recognizes bilateral and multilateral efforts to promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to address racism, discrimination, and intolerance in the United States and around the globe.
Title
A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the International Decade for People of African Descent.
Sponsors
| Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-24 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1079) |
Subjects
Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Cultural exchanges and relations
Human rights
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Racial and ethnic relations
Rule of law and government transparency
Commemorative events and holidays
Cultural exchanges and relations
Human rights
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Racial and ethnic relations
Rule of law and government transparency
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/5/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sconres5/BILLS-114sconres5is.pdf |
