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S.RES.258: A resolution recognizing the historical and educational significance of the Atlantic Freedom Tour of the Freedom Schooner Amistad, and expressing the sense of the Senate that preserving the legacy of the Amistad story is important in promoting multicultur
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about civil rights and liberties, minority issues
- Introduced June 27, 2007
- Latest Major Action Oct. 18, 2007
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Bill Summary
Recognizes the historical and educational significance of the Freedom Schooner Amistad's Atlantic Freedom Tour. Encourages the people of the United States to learn about U.S. history and better understand the experiences that have shaped this nation. Declares that it is the sense of the Senate that preserving the legacy of the Amistad should be regarded as a means of fostering multicultural dialogue, education, and cooperation.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 399.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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| June 27, 2007 |
Introduced in the Senate by Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.) |