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H.J.Res. 255 (95th)

Joint resolution to recognize the heritage of black citizens of the United States.

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Introduced

9 February 1977

Last action

9 February 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Sponsors

Rep. Metcalfe, Ralph H. [D-IL-1], Rep. Burke, Yvonne B. [D-CA-28], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Chisholm, Shirley [D-NY-12], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Diggs, Charles C., Jr. [D-MI-13], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Jordan, Barbara [D-TX-18], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Nix, Robert N. C. [D-PA-2], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11]

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Source updated

1 August 2024

Summary

Designates February, 1977, as "Black History Month."

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Timeline

  1. 9 February 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 February 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 February 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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1 official file

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