A resolution celebrating the history of the Detroit River with the 16-year commemoration of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Latest action · Feb 28, 2017 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1505)
Progress
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- IntroducedFeb 28, 2017
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
Celebrates the history of the Detroit River with a 16-year commemoration of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Expresses support for the official recognition, by national and international entities, of the Detroit River as an area of historic importance to the history of the Underground Railroad and the fight for freedom.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Feb 28, 2017.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MI | Debbie Stabenow | Original | Feb 28, 2017 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Feb 28, 2017Introduced in Senate
- Feb 28, 2017Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1505)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 158 | Celebrating the history of the Detroit River with the 16-year commemoration of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontar | Identical bill | May 18, 2017 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues.
Text 1
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- Feb 28, 2017Introduced in Senate
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