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H.Res. 185 (111th)

Supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Medal of Honor recipients.

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Introduced

24 February 2009

Last action

31 March 2009 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Sponsors

Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12], Rep. Cao, Anh "Joseph" [R-LA-2], Rep. Massa, Eric J. J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], ROBERT BRADY, Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Murphy, Patrick J. [D-PA-8], Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-17], Rep. Schauer, Mark H. [D-MI-7], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Kratovil, Frank, Jr. [D-MD-1], Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Shuler, Heath [D-NC-11], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Nye, Glenn C. [D-VA-2], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Boccieri, John A. [D-OH-16], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10], Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19]

Subjects

Defence

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Summary

Recognizes the significance of Black History Month for recognizing the contributions of African-Americans in our history. Honors the contributions of African-American service members, including the 87 who have been awarded the Medal of Honor for military valor.

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Timeline

  1. 24 February 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 February 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 February 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 31 March 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

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