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H.Res. 198 · 110th Congress

Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.

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81 cosponsors · 74 D, 7 R
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69 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

  1. House Introduced Feb 27, 2007
  2. House Passed Mar 12, 2007

Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of Black Americans in the nation's history.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · Mar 12, 2007

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

Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of Black Americans in the nation's history.

Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all people of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation.

Affirms that: (1) the contributions of Black Americans are a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; and (2) the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.

Latest action (Mar 12, 2007): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 27, 2007

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

  1. House Introduced Feb 27, 2007
  2. House Passed Mar 12, 2007

No recorded floor vote found.