H.Res. 567 · 112th Congress
Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
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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 · Feb 29, 2012
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.
Encourages states to include in their year-round educational curriculum the history and contributions of African-Americans in the United States and around the world.
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 (Feb 29, 2012): Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 29, 2012
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.