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H.Res. 242 (111th)

Recognizing the apology offered by the Government of Australia to the aboriginal people and its significance as a gesture of healing for this proud nation.

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Introduced

12 March 2009

Last action

27 April 2009 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Sponsors

Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

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7 February 2024

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Summary

Commends the Australian government for acknowledging the past injustices to its indigenous community. Regards the Australian Parliament's historic recognition of its past wrongs as an inspiration for other multiethnic nations. Remains committed to addressing the economic, educational, and health-related disparities that continue to affect some Black, indigenous, and other communities of color because of discriminatory laws that were authorized and enforced by U.S. local, state, and national governments.

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Timeline

  1. 12 March 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to House Foreign Affairs

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 March 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 March 2009

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E662)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 12 March 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 12 March 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 27 April 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

    Source: Committee

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