Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Lena Horne should be recognized as one of the most popular performers of the 1940s and 1950s and for her outspoken opposition to racial and social injustice.
Latest action · Mar 17, 2005 Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
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- IntroducedMar 17, 2005
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that Lena Horne should be recognized for her achievements as a singer and Hollywood actress, for her contributions to the struggles for equality, and for using her celebrity as a catalyst for change.
Cosponsors 15
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Sep 28, 2005 to Oct 7, 2005.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NY | Carolyn McCarthy | Sep 28, 2005 | |
| D-TX | Charles A. Gonzalez | Sep 28, 2005 | |
| D-GA | David Scott | Sep 28, 2005 | |
| D-OH | Dennis J. Kucinich | Sep 28, 2005 | |
| D-NJ | Donald M. Payne | Sep 28, 2005 | |
| D-AZ | Ed Pastor | Sep 28, 2005 | |
| D-TX | Eddie Bernice Johnson | Sep 28, 2005 | |
| D-WA | Jim McDermott | Sep 28, 2005 | |
| D-CA | Joe Baca | Sep 28, 2005 | |
| D-NY | Michael R. McNulty | Sep 28, 2005 | |
| D-AZ | Raúl M. Grijalva | Sep 28, 2005 | |
| D-GA | Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | Sep 28, 2005 | |
| D-MA | James P. McGovern | Oct 7, 2005 | |
| D-NY | Major R. Owens | Oct 7, 2005 | |
| D-AR | Mike Ross | Oct 7, 2005 |
Actions 2
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- Mar 17, 2005Introduced in House
- Mar 17, 2005Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
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- Mar 17, 2005Introduced in House
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