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S.Res. 31 (113th)

A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

13 February 2013

Last action

13 February 2013 · Introduced

Status

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S717-718; text as passed Senate: CR S716)

Sponsors

Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI], Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK], Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV], Sen. Hagan, Kay R. [D-NC], Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH], Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Cowan, William M. [D-MA], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]

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20 February 2019

Summary

Recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and recognize the contributions of African Americans. Recognizes the injustices that African Americans have endured and commends the African-American community for overcoming those injustices and changing the course and nature of history by forging the fight for equality. Calls for the United States to: (1) move forward as one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all; and (2) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy.

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Timeline

  1. 13 February 2013

    Passed

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S717-718; text as passed Senate: CR S716)

    Source: Floor

  2. 13 February 2013

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S717-718; text as passed Senate: CR S716)

    Source: Floor

  3. 13 February 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Agreed to Senate (text)

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 13 February 2013

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    Agreed to Senate · EN · 13 February 2013

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  • Passed Senate without amendment

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  • Introduced in Senate

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