H.CON.RES.335: Recognizing the significance of Black History Month and the contributions of Black Americans as a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced Feb. 27, 2002
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2002

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

Recognizes the significance of Black History Month, an important time to recognize the contributions of Black Americans in the Nation's history. Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all U.S. people to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the Nation.Expresses the sense of Congress that Black American contributions are a significant part of U.S. history...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Committee on Government Reform discharged.
Mrs. Davis, Jo Ann asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with debate on the resolution under a reservation of objection. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb. 27, 2002

Introduced in the House by J.C. Watts (R-Okla.)

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