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HR 2173 100th Congress House

A bill to provide for the development of educational programs relating to the contributions of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Introduced: November 3, 1987 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 100th Congress ended
It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 12, 1987
Executive Comment Requested from OMB, Martin Luther King Jr Holiday Comm.
May 4, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.
Apr 27, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Apr 27, 1987
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 12, 1987

Executive Comment Requested from OMB, Martin Luther King Jr Holiday Comm.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends Federal law to include among the purposes of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday Commission the development of programs to educate young people with respect to Reverend King's contributions.

Authorizes appropriations.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Nov 3, 1987
 D
Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Oct 28, 1987
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