Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a "Haitian-American Heritage Month" should be established in recognition of the contributions of the Haitian people to the history and culture of the United States.
Latest action · May 17, 2013 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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- IntroducedMay 17, 2013
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
Supports the designation and recognition of a Haitian-American Heritage Month.
Cosponsors 4
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on May 17, 2013.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MI | John Conyers, Jr. | Original | May 17, 2013 |
| D-CA | Maxine Waters | Original | May 17, 2013 |
| D-TX | Sheila Jackson Lee | Original | May 17, 2013 |
| D-NY | Yvette D. Clarke | Original | May 17, 2013 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Oversight and Government Reform Committee | Referred May 17, 2013 |
Actions 2
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- May 17, 2013Introduced in House
- May 17, 2013Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Titles 1
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- Official Title as Introduced
- Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a "Haitian-American Heritage Month" should be established in recognition of the contributions of the Haitian people to the history and culture of the United States.
Subjects
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Text 1
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- May 17, 2013Introduced in House
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