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H.Con.Res. 70 (117th)

Condemning threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities ("HBCUs") and reaffirming support for HBCUs and their students.

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Introduced

7 February 2022

Last action

10 March 2022 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12], Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE], Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5], Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15], Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8], Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ], Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5], Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

10 August 2026

Education

Summary

This concurrent resolution condemns violence and threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and reaffirms the federal government's commitment to combating violence against HBCU students, faculty, and staff. The concurrent resolution also recognizes Black History Month.

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Timeline

  1. 7 February 2022

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 February 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 February 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 March 2022

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  5. 8 March 2022

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1346)

    Source: Floor

  6. 8 March 2022

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 61).(text: CR H1346)

    Source: Floor

  7. 8 March 2022

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1346-1352)

    Source: Floor

  8. 8 March 2022

    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. 8 March 2022

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 70.

    Source: Floor

  10. 8 March 2022

    Floor

    Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  11. 10 March 2022

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

9 March 2022 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 418 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 14

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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