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H.RES.487: Recognizing Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Selma, Alabama, as a symbol of the struggle for and achievement of voting rights for African-Americans.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced July 22, 1996
- Latest Major Action July 25, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
32 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Recognizes Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Selma, Alabama, as a symbol of: (1) the struggle and sacrifice of many courageous people who sought to secure civil rights for African-Americans; and (2) the successful effort to secure for African-Americans the right to vote.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands.
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July 22, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Earl F. Hilliard (D-Ala.) |