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- H.RES.649
H.RES.649: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Marcus Garvey.
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 22, 2018
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Dec. 7, 2017
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 |
|---|---|
| Jan. 22, 2018 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| Dec. 7, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Dec. 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Yvette D. Clarke (D-N.Y.) |