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- H.RES.790
H.RES.790: Recognizing the African American Spiritual as a national treasure.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about civil rights and liberties, minority issues
- Introduced May 2, 2006
- Latest Major Action May 24, 2006
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
113 (108 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Recognizes that African American spirituals are a poignant and powerful genre of music that have become one of the most significant segments of American music in existence. Requests that the President issue a proclamation that reflects on the important contribution of African American spirituals to American history and that names the African American spiritual as a national treasure.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
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| May 2, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) |