HRES 930
109th Congress
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Recognizing and honoring York for his role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Introduced: July 20, 2006
Introduced by:
Thompson, Bennie G.
Democratic
· Mississippi
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In committee
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 20, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Jul 20, 2006
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Honors York, the first African American to explore the lands acquired in the Louisiana Purchase, for his contributions to the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Urges students of American history to study his role in the expedition.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Committees of jurisdiction
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