HRES 466
106th Congress
House
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil War
Commemorations
Flags
History
Minorities
Racism
Slavery
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with regard to the continued display of Confederate flags.
Introduced: April 6, 2000
Introduced by:
Thompson, Bennie G.
Democratic
· Mississippi
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 11, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Apr 6, 2000
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 6, 2000
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E506-507)
Apr 6, 2000
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Provides that the House of Representatives does not support, condone, or encourage the use or display of the first, second, or third official Confederate flag, the Confederate Navy Jack, or the Confederate battle flag (more commonly known as the Southern Cross) for any reason other than as a historic reminder of the secession of the Confederate States.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Committees of jurisdiction
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