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- H.RES.41
H.RES.41: Recognizing 2011 as the Year for People of African Descent.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Jan. 19, 2011
- Latest Major Action March 1, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Supports the United Nations (U.N.) designation of the International Year for People of African Descent. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) strengthen cooperation to promote the empowerment of people of African descent in relation to their social, educational, political, and economic rights; (2) make efforts to advance the diverse cultural traditions and heritage of people of African descent;...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
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| Jan. 19, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) |