HRES 221
110th Congress
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Honoring the life, legacy, and contributions of Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer on the 30th anniversary of her death for her dedication to freedom and justice.
Introduced: March 7, 2007
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 19, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Mar 7, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 7, 2007
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Honors the life, legacy, and contributions of Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer for her dedication to freedom and justice. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to protecting the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution and applauds the efforts of grassroots organizers to preserve principles of democracy by respecting the rights and will of the people.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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