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S.Res. 221 · 108th Congress

A resolution recognizing National Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the importance and…

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A resolution recognizing National Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the importance and accomplishments of historically Black colleges and universities.

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29 cosponsors · 16 D, 13 R
  1. Senate Introduced Sep 9, 2003
  2. Senate Passed Jul 22, 2004

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Acknowledges historically Black colleges and universities and their presidents, faculties, staff, and trustees for their efforts in support of equal opportunity in higher education.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Jul 22, 2004

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Acknowledges historically Black colleges and universities and their presidents, faculties, staff, and trustees for their efforts in support of equal opportunity in higher education. Commends the students of such institutions for their pursuit of academic excellence.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution recognizing National Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the importance and accomplishments of historically Black colleges and universities.

Latest action (Jul 22, 2004): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8804)

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Sep 9, 2003

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. Senate Introduced Sep 9, 2003
  2. Senate Passed Jul 22, 2004

No recorded floor vote found.