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H.Res. 261 (100th)

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding Hispanics in the labor market.

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Introduced

14 September 1987

Last action

13 June 1988 · Floor

Status

Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-30], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Coleman, Ronald D. [D-TX-16], Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38]

Subjects

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Source updated

21 July 2025

Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Hispanic educational and employment opportunities should be improved through the combined efforts of public and private sector programs and assistance, targeted at helping Hispanics become proficient in the English language; and (2) Federal, State, and local governments must make affirmative efforts toward hiring, recruiting, training, promoting, and rewarding more Hispanic workers.

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Timeline

  1. 14 September 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 September 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 September 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 October 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.

    Source: Committee

  5. 27 April 1988

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Source: Committee

  6. 27 April 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 24 May 1988

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Source: Committee

  8. 24 May 1988

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 13 June 1988

    Passed

    Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  10. 13 June 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  11. 13 June 1988

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

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Documents

1 official file

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