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H.RES.915: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Marcus Garvey.
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 28, 2016
- Latest Major Action Oct. 11, 2016
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 28, 2016
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Marcus Garvey, founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, was innocent of the charges brought against him by the U.S. government; (2) Garvey was and should be recognized internationally as a leader and thinker in the struggle for human rights; and (3) the President should take appropriate measures to clear Garvey's name.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Oct. 11, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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Oct. 11, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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Sept. 28, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sept. 28, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.) |