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- H.CON.RES.247
H.CON.RES.247: Recognizing the contributions of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to the civil society of the United States and the world and to the cause of nonviolent social and political change to advance social justice and equality for all races and calling on the people of the United States to study, reflect on, and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on the thirtieth anniversary of his death.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 19, 1998
- Latest Major Action April 2, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (21 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Declares that the Congress recognizes the importance of the life and work of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to the civil society and freedoms of the United States. Calls on the people of the United States to study, reflect on, and celebrate Dr. King's life and ideals.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Committee on Judiciary discharged.
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Considered by unanimous consent.
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Mr. Canady asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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| March 19, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by J.C. Watts (R-Okla.) |