United States · Resolution · SCONRES
S.Con.Res. 9 (112th)
A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the designation of the year of 2011 as the International Year for People of African Descent.
Introduced
2 March 2011
Last action
2 March 2011 · Introduced
Status
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1145)
Sponsors
Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3], Roger Wicker
Subjects
Rule of law
Source updated
10 August 2026
Summary
Supports the designation of 2011 as the International Year for People of African Descent. Reaffirms the full and equal participation of people of African descent around the world in all aspects of political, economic, social, and cultural life. Supports efforts to promote democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and the eradication of poverty, hunger, inequality, and social exclusion. Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to address racism, discrimination, and intolerance in the United States and around the globe.
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Timeline
2 March 2011
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1145)
Source: IntroReferral
2 March 2011
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1145)
Source: IntroReferral
2 March 2011
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Introduced in Senate · 2 March 2011 · Official file
Documents
3 official files
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 2 March 2011
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 2 March 2011
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 2 March 2011
Sponsors
- Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3] · D · Sponsor
- Roger Wicker · R · Sponsor
- · ssju00 · Standing
Related records
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/9
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/112/sconres/9
- us · 112-sconres-9 · source updated 10 August 2026