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H.Res. 41 (112th)

Recognizing 2011 as the Year for People of African Descent.

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Introduced

19 January 2011

Last action

1 March 2011 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]

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Summary

Supports the United Nations (U.N.) designation of the International Year for People of African Descent. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) strengthen cooperation to promote the empowerment of people of African descent in relation to their social, educational, political, and economic rights; (2) make efforts to advance the diverse cultural traditions and heritage of people of African descent; and (3) strengthen its commitment to eradicate racism, undo the injustices of history, and celebrate the contributions of people of African descent across the political, social, and economic spectrum.

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Timeline

  1. 19 January 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 January 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 January 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 March 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.

    Source: Committee

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