A resolution celebrating Black History Month

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D GillibrandSponsor

46 cosponsors · 31 D, 14 R, 1 I

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

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Feb 24, 2016

Recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and to commemorate 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 a 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 24, 2016): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1000-1001)

Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 24, 2016

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

No recorded floor vote found.