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H.Res. 13 (114th)

Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.

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Introduced

6 January 2015

Last action

4 February 2015 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H796-799)

Sponsors

Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11], Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5]

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Summary

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. 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. Recognizes that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation. Encourages states to include in their year-round educational curriculum the history and contributions of African-Americans in the United States and around the world.

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Timeline

  1. 6 January 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 January 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 January 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 February 2015

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H796-799)

    Source: IntroReferral

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