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H.Res. 755 · 115th Congress

Original Black History Month Resolution of 2018

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Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of African Americans in the nation's history, and 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…

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Feb 27, 2018

Original Black History Month Resolution of 2018

Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of African Americans in the nation's history, and 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.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: Original Black History Month Resolution of 2018

Latest action (Feb 27, 2018): Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 27, 2018

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

No recorded floor vote found.