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A resolution recognizing National Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the importance and accomplishments of historically Black colleges and universities.

Introduced: September 9, 2003 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Agreed to (Senate)

Jul 22, 2004

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8804)

Jul 22, 2004

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8804)

Jul 22, 2004

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8804)

Jul 22, 2004

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8804)

Sep 9, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11256)

Sep 9, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11256)

Sep 9, 2003

Introduced in Senate

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Acknowledges historically Black colleges and universities and their presidents, faculties, staff, and trustees for their efforts in support of equal opportunity in higher education. Commends the students of such institutions for their pursuit of academic excellence.

What's happening now July 22, 2004

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8804)

Related & companion bills 1

Bill text 2 versions

Agreed to Senate Formatted Text PDF
Introduced in Senate Formatted Text PDF

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

Committees of jurisdiction 1

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 2

Graham, Lindsey

South Carolina · Apr 8, 2004

Durbin, Richard J.

Illinois · Apr 7, 2004

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APA

U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 221: A resolution recognizing National Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the importance and accomplishments of historically Black colleges and universities.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-SRES-221/

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"S. Res. 221: A resolution recognizing National Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the importance and accomplishments of historically Black colleges and universities.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-SRES-221/.

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S. Res. 221, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-SRES-221/.

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