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- S.RES.69
S.RES.69: A resolution recognizing the African-American spiritual as a national treasure.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about civil rights and liberties, minority issues
- Introduced Feb. 5, 2007
- Latest Major Action Feb. 17, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (10 Democrats, 2 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. Encourages the people of the United States to reflect on the important contribution of African-American spirituals to U.S. history and to recognize the African-American spiritual as a national treasure.
(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. 30.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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| Feb. 5, 2007 |
Introduced in the Senate by Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) |