HRES 170 · 117th Congress 2021–2023, ended

Recognizing Black History Month as an important time to celebrate the remarkable and unique contributions of all LGBTQ+ Black Americans in United States history.

Introduced Feb 26, 2021 Originated House Sponsor Barbara Lee D-CA

Fact sheet

Latest action · Feb 26, 2021 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Progress

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  1. IntroducedFeb 26, 2021
  2. Agreed to in HouseNot reached

Summary

This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an important time to celebrate the unique contributions of all LGBTQ+ Black Americans in U.S. history.

Cosponsors 29

Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Feb 26, 2021.

SeatCosponsorSigned on
D-TXAl GreenOriginalFeb 26, 2021
D-FLAlcee L. HastingsOriginalFeb 26, 2021
D-NCAlma S. AdamsOriginalFeb 26, 2021
D-NJBonnie Watson ColemanOriginalFeb 26, 2021
D-ILDanny K. DavisOriginalFeb 26, 2021
D-RIDavid N. CicillineOriginalFeb 26, 2021
D-NJDonald M. Payne, Jr.OriginalFeb 26, 2021
D-OREarl BlumenauerOriginalFeb 26, 2021
D-HIEd CaseOriginalFeb 26, 2021
D-DCEleanor Holmes NortonOriginalFeb 26, 2021
D-NYGrace MengOriginalFeb 26, 2021
D-NYGregory W. MeeksOriginalFeb 26, 2021
D-WIGwen MooreOriginalFeb 26, 2021
D-GAHenry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.OriginalFeb 26, 2021
D-ILJanice D. SchakowskyOriginalFeb 26, 2021
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Actions 2

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  1. Feb 26, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Feb 26, 2021Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Subjects

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  1. Feb 26, 2021Introduced in House

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