Congress 107 - HCONRES 335 - 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.

Sponsor

Rep. J. C. Watts Jr. (R-OK)

Cosponsors

Topics

Black history Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes History Minorities Multiculturalism Special months

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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.

Actions

Feb 28, 2002

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

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 28, 2002

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H645)
Feb 28, 2002

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H645)
Feb 28, 2002

DEBATE - The House proceeded with debate on the resolution under a reservation of objection. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
Feb 28, 2002

Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H643-645)
Feb 28, 2002

Mrs. Davis, Jo Ann asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Feb 28, 2002

Committee on Government Reform discharged.
Feb 27, 2002

Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Feb 27, 2002

Introduced in House

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