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Blacks

Bills 351 First seen 107th Most recent 110th

351 bills on this subject

Filed across 4 Congresses, from the 107th to the 110th, and most in the 109th at 124. A subject is a heading the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, and a bill usually carries several, so these are the bills that touch this subject rather than the bills only about it.

Bills by Congress 107th to 110th
102 bills in the 108th Congress. Showing 1–30, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HCONRES 527 Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the murder of Emmett Till. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. November 19, 2004
HCONRES 526 Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arthur "Jack" Johnson for the 1913 racially motivated conviction of Johnson, which diminished his athletic, cultural, and historic significance, and tarnished his reputation. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. November 19, 2004
HCONRES 520 Supporting the efforts and activities of individuals, organizations, and other entities to honor the lives of enslaved Africans in the United States and to make reparations to their descendants for slavery and its lingering effects. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. October 9, 2004
HCONRES 517 Recognizing the continuing legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers and expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the establishment of a Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Month. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. October 8, 2004
HCONRES 516 Congratulating Jimmy Haywood and Kenny Roy for setting world records in civil aviation history and commending youth aviation programs that encourage young minorities to enter the field of civil aviation. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. October 8, 2004
HCONRES 495 Recommending expenditures for an appropriate visitor's center at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site to commemorate the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School. Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands. September 27, 2004
HCONRES 484 Expressing the sense of Congress that the Honorable Percy Sutton be recognized as primarily responsible for the rebirth of the legendary Apollo Theatre of Harlem and as a trailblazer in business, politics, telecommunications, and law. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. July 22, 2004
HCONRES 482 Recognizing and celebrating the abolition of slavery more than 150 years ago in the Latin American countries of Mexico, Chile, Uruguay, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, Peru, and Venezuela, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. July 22, 2004
HCONRES 439 Honoring the members of the Army Motor Transport Brigade who during World War II served in the trucking operation known as the Red Ball Express for their service and contribution to the Allied advance following the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France. Message on Senate action sent to the House. July 23, 2004
HCONRES 427 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of Charles Hamilton Houston. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. May 17, 2004
HCONRES 417 Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen and their contribution in creating an integrated United States Air Force, the world's foremost Air and Space Supremacy Force. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. June 2, 2004
HCONRES 360 Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the murder of Emmett Till. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2890-2891) May 12, 2004
HCONRES 357 Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Dorothy Height. Message on Senate action sent to the House. February 26, 2004
HCONRES 297 Expressing the sense of Congress that Romare Howard Bearden should be recognized as one of the preeminent artists of the 20th century for his artistic genius and visual creativity in the depiction of the complexity and richness of African American life in the United States. Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization. October 20, 2003
HCONRES 278 Recognizing the contributions of African-American basketball teams and players for their achievements, dedication, and contributions to the sport of basketball and to the Nation. Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization. October 9, 2003
HCONRES 261 Directing the Architect of the Capitol to enter into a contract for the design and construction of a monument to commemorate the contributions of minority women to women's suffrage and to the participation of women in public life, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. July 25, 2003
HCONRES 246 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Paul Leroy Robeson. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. July 16, 2003
HCONRES 235 Celebrating the life and achievements of Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Doby. Message on Senate action sent to the House. September 22, 2003
HCONRES 220 Commending Medgar Wiley Evers and his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams, for their lives and accomplishments. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. June 18, 2003
HCONRES 187 Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Hattie McDaniel, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. May 21, 2003
HCONRES 145 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. Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization. May 13, 2003
HCONRES 75 Expressing the sense of Congress that Arthur Schomburg should be recognized for his leadership and contributions in documenting, recording, and researching the historical contributions to society of peoples of African descent and for his efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. March 6, 2003
HCONRES 74 Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to Marcus Garvey. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1456) July 21, 2004
HCONRES 73 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Roy Campanella, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. February 27, 2003
HCONRES 72 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. February 27, 2003
HCONRES 71 Recognizing the importance of Ralph Bunche as one of the great leaders of the United States, the first African-American Nobel Peace Prize winner, an accomplished scholar, a distinguished diplomat, and a tireless campaigner of civil rights for people throughout the world. Message on Senate action sent to the House. November 25, 2003
HCONRES 70 Expressing the sense of Congress that the anniversary of the birth of Malcom X should be observed as a day of prayer, remembrance, and reflection on the life of Malcolm X. Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization. March 5, 2003
HCONRES 69 Expressing the sense of Congress that Althea Gibson should be recognized for her ground breaking achievements in athletics and her commitment to ending racial discrimination and prejudice within the world of sports. Message on Senate action sent to the House. November 25, 2003
HCONRES 68 Expressing the sense of Congress that Dorothy I. Height should be recognized for her achievements as a civil rights leader, dedicated activist working to fight racial and social prejudice, and for her lifetime commitment to improving the opportunities available to the most vulnerable in society. Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization. March 5, 2003
HCONRES 67 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Arthur Ashe, and that the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. February 27, 2003

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