Recognizing Chinese railroad workers who worked on the Transcontinental Railroad from 1865 to 1869, and their important contribution to the growth of the United States.

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Bill Number

HRES 165

Introduced

Feb 28, 2019

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

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Topics

Asia China Employment discrimination and employee rights Racial and ethnic relations Railroads Transportation and Public Works Transportation employees U.S. history Worker safety and health

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Summary

This resolution (1) recognizes the Chinese railroad workers for their contributions to the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad and the growth of the United States; (2) honors the Chinese railroad workers who lost their lives working in the Sierra Nevada Mountains; and (3) acknowledges the Chinese railroad workers for all the risks they faced, while enduring discrimination and unequal pay and treatment, to complete the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad.

Actions

Mar 1, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Feb 28, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 28, 2019

Introduced in House

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