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H.Res. 595 (111th)

Recognizing persons of African descent in Europe.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

26 June 2009

Last action

26 June 2009 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]

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5 December 2025

Summary

Encourages the United States and the international community to recognize the contributions of Black Europeans. Calls upon European parliamentarians to promote racial equality and combat racial discrimination through efforts such as introducing legislation, speaking out in their parliaments against racism, and working with Black European and other minority communities to develop relevant policies.

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Timeline

  1. 26 June 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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  2. 26 June 2009

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1619-1620)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 June 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 June 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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    summary · EN · 26 June 2009

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