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HJRES 64 100th Congress House Commemorations Black history Special months

A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the month of February of each year as "National Black History Month".

Introduced: January 7, 1987 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 9, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.
Jan 7, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Jan 7, 1987
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Designates the month of February in each year as National Black History Month.

What's happening now February 9, 1987

Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2