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H.R. 2133 (107th)

To establish a commission for the purpose of encouraging and providing for the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education.

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Introduced

12 June 2001

Last action

18 September 2001 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 107-41.

Sponsors

Rep. Ryun, Jim [R-KS-2], Jerry Moran, Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], JOHN LEWIS, Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6], Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7], Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

10 August 2026

Education

Summary

Establishes the Brown v. Board of Education 50th Anniversary Commission to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Oliver L. Brown et al. v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas et al.

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Timeline

  1. 12 June 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 June 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 June 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 June 2001

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  5. 27 June 2001

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 2 (Roll no. 198). (text as House agreed to: CR H3635-3636)

    Source: Floor

  6. 27 June 2001

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 2 (Roll no. 198).(text as House agreed to: CR H3635-3636)

    Source: Floor

  7. 27 June 2001

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3635-3641)

    Source: Floor

  8. 27 June 2001

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  9. 27 June 2001

    Floor

    Mrs. Morella moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  10. 27 June 2001

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2133.

    Source: Floor

  11. 28 June 2001

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 2 August 2001

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 120.

    Source: Calendars

  13. 2 August 2001

    Reported

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  14. 2 August 2001

    Reported

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  15. 3 August 2001

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9004-9005; text as passed Senate: CR S9004-9005)

    Source: Floor

  16. 3 August 2001

    Passed

    Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9004-9005; text as passed Senate: CR S9004-9005)

    Source: Floor

  17. 5 September 2001

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  18. 10 September 2001

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  19. 10 September 2001

    Passed

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR H5465)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  20. 10 September 2001

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR H5465)

    Source: NotUsed

  21. 10 September 2001

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion.

    Source: Floor

  22. 10 September 2001

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Davis, Tom moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H5465-5467)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  23. 14 September 2001

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  24. 14 September 2001

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  25. 18 September 2001

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 107-41.

    Source: President

  26. 18 September 2001

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  27. 18 September 2001

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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