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104th Congress
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Recognizing Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Selma, Alabama, as a symbol of the struggle for and achievement of voting rights for African-Americans.
Introduced: July 22, 1996
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Jul 25, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands.
Jul 22, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Jul 22, 1996
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Recognizes Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Selma, Alabama, as a symbol of: (1) the struggle and sacrifice of many courageous people who sought to secure civil rights for African-Americans; and (2) the successful effort to secure for African-Americans the right to vote.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands.
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