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HCONRES 96 109th Congress House Commemorations Blacks Congress Congressional tributes Intellectual property Inventors Mathematics Minorities Science, Technology, Communications Scientists Special days Women

Recognizing the significance of African American women in the United States scientific community.

Introduced: March 15, 2005 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 27, 2005
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 26, 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 26, 2005
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2488)
Apr 26, 2005
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2488)
Apr 26, 2005
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 96.
Apr 26, 2005
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2488-2489)
Apr 26, 2005
Mrs. Biggert moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Mar 17, 2005
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 15, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Science.
Mar 15, 2005
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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

Acknowledges and recognizes the significant achievements and contributions of African American women scientists, mathematicians, and inventors and supports the establishment of a special day on which these great minds may be honored and esteemed.

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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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