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H. Res. 1529 110th Congress House

Acknowledging the 40th anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, the first African-American woman in Congress.

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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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 Latest action November 19, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Acknowledges the 40th anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chishom, the first African-American woman in Congress.

Recognizes her dedicated work in promoting the rights of all individuals in the United States, particularly in the areas of education, employment, and health care.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 17
All 17 Democratic 15
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DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Dec 10, 2008
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Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Nov 20, 2008
Bordallo, Madeleine
· Nov 19, 2008
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Carson, André
Indiana · Nov 19, 2008
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Castor, Kathy
Florida · Nov 19, 2008
CHRISTENSEN, DONNA
· Nov 19, 2008
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Nov 19, 2008
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Nov 19, 2008
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Foster, Bill
Illinois · Nov 19, 2008
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Green, Al
Texas · Nov 19, 2008
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · Nov 19, 2008
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McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Nov 19, 2008
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Nov 19, 2008
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Nov 19, 2008
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Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Nov 19, 2008
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Nov 19, 2008
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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Nov 19, 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1529: Acknowledging the 40th anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, the first African-American woman in Congress.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1529/
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"H. Res. 1529: Acknowledging the 40th anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, the first African-American woman in Congress.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1529/.
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H. Res. 1529, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1529/.
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