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Blacks

Bills 352 First seen 107th Most recent 110th

352 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
352 bills across every Congress on file. Showing 301–330, newest first.
Bill Title Congress Latest action
HR 40 Commission to Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act 108th June 16, 2004
HRES 826 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Pasqualine J. Gibbons of Denver, Colorado, an African American woman who valiantly served her country in the Army Air Corps during World War II, was unfairly passed over for promotion and should have held the grade of technical sergeant, rather than private first class, upon her discharge from the service on January 2, 1946. 108th October 6, 2004
HRES 509 Honoring and recognizing the achievements of Thurgood Marshall and encouraging Congress to award him the Congressional Gold Medal. 108th March 1, 2004
HRES 386 Honoring the life and accomplishments of Althea Gibson, a pioneer who left an indelible mark on sports, breaking the color barrier in the sport of tennis in the 1950s and helping pave the way for future generations of black athletes. 108th October 20, 2003
HRES 381 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating the Fisk Jubilee Singers. 108th September 30, 2003
HRES 224 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should provide adequate funding to protect the integrity of the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. 108th May 12, 2003
HRES 116 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that A. Philip Randolph should be recognized for his lifelong leadership and work to end discrimination and secure equal employment and labor opportunities for all Americans. 108th March 17, 2003
HRES 115 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Sugar Ray Robinson should be recognized for his athletic achievements and commitment to young people. 108th March 5, 2003
HRES 114 Honoring the life of Betty Shabazz. 108th March 11, 2003
HRES 101 Urging the President to present posthumously a Presidential Citizens Medal to Frederick Douglass in recognition of his achievements in civil rights and service to the nation. 108th March 5, 2003
S 2600 A bill to direct the Architect of the Capitol to enter into a contract to revise the statue commemorating women's suffrage located in the rotunda of the United States Capitol to include a likeness of Sojourner Truth. 108th June 24, 2004
S 2594 Faircare Act 108th June 24, 2004
S 2179 A bill to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Reverend Oliver L. Brown. 108th March 9, 2004
S 2146 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Commemorative Coin Act of 2004 108th February 27, 2004
S 1764 A bill to designate the building located at 493 Auburn Avenue, N.E., in Atlanta, Georgia, as the "John Lewis Civil Rights Institute". 108th October 21, 2003
S 1590 A bill to redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service, located at 315 Empire Boulevard in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York, as the "James E. Davis Post Office Building". 108th December 1, 2003
S 1521 Edward H. McDaniel American Legion Post No. 22 Land Conveyance Act 108th December 7, 2004
S 1465 A bill to authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of Congress honoring Wilma G. Rudolph, in recognition of her enduring contributions to humanity and women's athletics in the United States and the world. 108th July 25, 2003
S 1368 A bill to authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King , Jr. (posthumously) and his widow Coretta Scott King in recognition of their contributions to the Nation on behalf of the civil rights movement. 108th October 25, 2004
S 1292 SEARCH Act of 2004 108th July 1, 2004
S 1266 A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Dr. Dorothy Height, in recognition of her many contributions to the Nation. 108th June 13, 2003
S 1157 National Museum of African American History and Culture Act 108th June 24, 2003
S 499 Buffalo Soldiers Commemoration Act of 2003 108th July 24, 2003
S 470 A bill to extend the authority for the construction of a memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr. 108th November 11, 2003
S 377 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Commemorative Coin Act of 2003 108th February 12, 2003
S 300 A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Jackie Robinson (posthumously), in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation, and to express the sense of Congress that there should be a national day in recognition of Jackie Robinson. 108th October 20, 2003
SCONRES 150 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the murder of Emmett Till. 108th November 19, 2004
SCONRES 82 A concurrent resolution 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. 108th November 25, 2003
SCONRES 54 A concurrent resolution commending Medgar Wiley Evers and his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams for their lives and accomplishments, designating a Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance, and for other purposes. 108th June 12, 2003
SCONRES 51 A concurrent resolution commending Medgar Wiley Evers and his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams for their lives and accomplishments, designating a Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance, and for other purposes. 108th June 9, 2003

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