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H.Res. 49 (113th)

Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.

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Introduced

4 February 2013

Last action

4 February 2013 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Sponsors

Al Green, Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4], ALCEE HASTINGS, Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17], Judy Chu, Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], G. K. Butterfield, Sanford Bishop, Gregory Meeks, BOBBY RUSH, Frederica Wilson, Gwen Moore, Henry Johnson, Keith Ellison, Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], EDDIE JOHNSON, Cedric Richmond, ELIJAH CUMMINGS, David Scott, JOHN CONYERS, Sheila Jackson Lee, André Carson, Eleanor Norton, Karen Bass, Barbara Lee, Bennie Thompson, Yvette Clarke, Steven Horsford, Hakeem Jeffries, Donald Payne, Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], JOHN LEWIS, Emanuel Cleaver, Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Marcia Fudge, Joyce Beatty, Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], Marc Veasey, Robert Scott, Steve Cohen, Maxine Waters, James Clyburn, WM. CLAY, Danny Davis, Terri Sewell, Adam Smith

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Summary

Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize 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. 4 February 2013

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 February 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 February 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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