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- H.CON.RES.222
H.CON.RES.222: Recognizing the leadership and historical contributions of Dr. Hector Garcia to the Hispanic community and his remarkable efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States of America.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about civil rights and liberties, minority issues
- Introduced Dec. 15, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 22, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (6 Democrats, 1 Independent)
Bill Summary
Encourages: (1) primary school and secondary school teachers to educate students about the accomplishments of Dr. Hector Garcia; and (2) all people of the United States to educate themselves about Dr. Garcia's legacy. Recognizes Dr. Garcia's leadership and historical contributions to the Hispanic community and his efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Education and Labor
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
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Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 222.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Conyers objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Dec. 15, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Solomon P. Ortiz (D-Texas) |