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H.Res. 36 · 112th Congress

Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 112th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

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26 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

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

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jan 12, 2011

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

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

Recognizes that 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 (Jan 12, 2011): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: House · Introduced: Jan 12, 2011

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

No recorded floor vote found.