HRES 198 110th Congress House

Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.

Introduced: February 27, 2007 Introduced by: Green, Al Democratic · Texas See on congress.gov

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Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Agreed to (House)

Mar 12, 2007

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

Mar 12, 2007

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2416)

Mar 12, 2007

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2416)

Mar 12, 2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 198.

Mar 12, 2007

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2416-2418)

Mar 12, 2007

Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

Mar 8, 2007

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Mar 8, 2007

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Feb 28, 2007

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1981-1982)

Feb 27, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Feb 27, 2007

Introduced in House

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Latest action March 12, 2007

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

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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

Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of Black Americans in the nation's history.

Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all people of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation.

Affirms that: (1) the contributions of Black Americans are a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; and (2) the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation.

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Oversight and Government Reform Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 22

Matsui, Doris O.

California · Feb 28, 2007

Sánchez, Linda T.

California · Feb 28, 2007

Van Hollen, Chris

Maryland · Feb 28, 2007

Baldwin, Tammy

Wisconsin · Feb 27, 2007

Bishop, Sanford D.

Georgia · Feb 27, 2007

Clarke, Yvette D.

New York · Feb 27, 2007

Cleaver, Emanuel

Missouri · Feb 27, 2007

Clyburn, James E.

South Carolina · Feb 27, 2007

Davis, Danny K.

Illinois · Feb 27, 2007

Doggett, Lloyd

Texas · Feb 27, 2007

Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"

Georgia · Feb 27, 2007

Larson, John B.

Connecticut · Feb 27, 2007

McCaul, Michael T.

Texas · Feb 27, 2007

Meeks, Gregory W.

New York · Feb 27, 2007

Moore, Gwen

Wisconsin · Feb 27, 2007

Norton, Eleanor Holmes

District of Columbia · Feb 27, 2007

Pallone, Frank

New Jersey · Feb 27, 2007

Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"

Virginia · Feb 27, 2007

Thompson, Bennie G.

Mississippi · Feb 27, 2007

Wasserman Schultz, Debbie

Florida · Feb 27, 2007

Waters, Maxine

California · Feb 27, 2007

Wilson, Joe

South Carolina · Feb 27, 2007

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