Expressing gratitude for the foreign guest laborers, known as Braceros, who worked in the United States during the period from 1942 to 1964.

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Bill Number

HRES 522

Introduced

Sep 11, 2002

Latest Action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Topics

Alien labor Canada Canadians Caribbean area Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes History Immigration International Affairs Jamaica Jamaicans Labor and Employment Latin America Mexicans Mexico Puerto Ricans Puerto Rico World War II

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Summary

Expresses the gratitude of the House of Representatives for the foreign guest laborers, known as Braceros, who worked in the United States during the period from 1942 to 1964.

Recognizes the Braceros for their contributions to the war effort and for their hard work, which helped to keep the United States strong and prosperous during this challenging period.

Actions

Oct 1, 2002

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 1, 2002

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6828)
Oct 1, 2002

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6828)
Oct 1, 2002

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 522.
Oct 1, 2002

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6828-6832)
Oct 1, 2002

Mr. Boehner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 11, 2002

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Sep 11, 2002

Introduced in House

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