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Supporting the values and goals of the "Joint Action Plan Between the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil and the Government of the United States of America to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Discrimination and Promote Equality", signed by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Brazilian Minister of Racial Integration Edson Santos on March 13, 2008.

Introduced: June 9, 2008 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Sep 9, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 9, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7876)
Sep 9, 2008
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 H7876)
Sep 9, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1254.
Sep 9, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7876-7878)
Sep 9, 2008
Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jun 9, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 9, 2008
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes the need to promote equality and continue to work toward eliminating racial discrimination in the United States and Brazil.

Commends Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Brazilian Minister of Racial Integration Edson Santos for signing the "Joint Action Plan Between the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil and the Government of the United States of America to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Discrimination and Promote Equality."

Supports continued U.S. involvement in the United States-Brazil Joint Action Plan Against Racial Discrimination through funding.

Encourages specified U.S. participation in the United States-Brazil Steering Group on Equality of Opportunity.

Urges that the private sector, civil society, and experts on race relations and other relevant topics be considered as part of the Steering Group Advisory Board.

What's happening now September 9, 2008

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4