HCONRES 335 · 107th Congress 2001–2003, ended

Recognizing the significance of Black History Month and the contributions of Black Americans as a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States.

Introduced Feb 27, 2002 Originated House Sponsor J. C. Watts Jr. R-OK

Fact sheet

Latest action · Feb 28, 2002 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Progress

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  1. IntroducedFeb 27, 2002
  2. Agreed to in HouseFeb 28, 2002
  3. Agreed to in SenateNot reached

Summary

Recognizes the significance of Black History Month, an important time to recognize the contributions of Black Americans in the Nation's history. Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all U.S. people to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the Nation.

Expresses the sense of Congress that Black American contributions are a significant part of U.S. history and the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the Nation.

Cosponsors

Members who signed on, in the order they did.

No cosponsors are on file for this measure.

Actions 10

Everything that happened, newest first.

  1. Feb 28, 2002Committee on Government Reform discharged.
  2. Feb 28, 2002Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H643-645)
  3. Feb 28, 2002DEBATE - The House proceeded with debate on the resolution under a reservation of objection. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
  4. Feb 28, 2002Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Feb 28, 2002Mrs. Davis, Jo Ann asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
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Subjects

Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.

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