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- S.RES.387
S.RES.387: A resolution celebrating Black History Month.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about civil rights and liberties, minority issues
- Introduced March 1, 2012
- Latest Major Action March 1, 2012
- See the sixteen similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (19 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Acknowledges the tremendous contributions of African Americans to the history of the United States and that all people of the United States are recipients of the history given to us by black culture. Recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history. Encourages learning from the past in order to understand the experiences that have shaped the United States.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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| March 1, 2012 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) |