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- H.CON.RES.24
H.CON.RES.24: Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arthur "Jack" Johnson for the 1913 racially motivated conviction of Johnson, which diminished his athletic, cultural, and historic significance, and tarnished his
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Jan. 25, 2005
- Latest Major Action March 2, 2005
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
103 (99 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Calls for the President to grant a pardon, posthumously, to Jack Johnson, the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Jan. 25, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Peter T. King (R-N.Y.) |