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HRES 151 110th Congress House

Recognizing and honoring York for his role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Introduced: May 3, 2007 Introduced by: Thompson, Bennie G. Democratic · Mississippi See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 110th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 110th Congress (2007–2008) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Feb 8, 2007
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 Latest action February 8, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · May 3, 2007
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Green, Al
Texas · May 3, 2007
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · May 3, 2007
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 151: Recognizing and honoring York for his role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-151/
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"H. Res. 151: Recognizing and honoring York for his role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-151/.
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H. Res. 151, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-151/.
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