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- H.RES.245
H.RES.245: Expressing support for designation of April 23 as "Barbara Johns Day" to highlight the important role Ms. Barbara Rose Johns (Powell) played in the Civil Rights Movement, in Brown v. Board of Education and the desegregation of schools, and her role in the
About This Bill
- Introduced April 3, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 3, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (2 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 3, 2017
Bill Summary
Supports the designation of Barbara Johns Day. Encourages the people of the United States to consider the role and impact of Ms. Johns in the civil rights movement and the role students have had in American history.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 3, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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| April 3, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Thomas Garrett (R-Va.) |