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S.Res. 363 · 113th Congress

A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

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  1. Senate Introduced Feb 26, 2014
  2. Senate Passed Feb 26, 2014

Recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and recognize the contributions of African Americans.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Feb 26, 2014

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

Recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and recognize the contributions of African Americans.

Calls for the United States to: (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as "one Nation . . . indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

Latest action (Feb 26, 2014): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1185-1186; text as passed Senate: CR S1177)

Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 26, 2014

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

  1. Senate Introduced Feb 26, 2014
  2. Senate Passed Feb 26, 2014

No recorded floor vote found.