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HRES 966 110th Congress House Commemorations Blacks Congressional tributes Education Elementary and secondary education Engineers Higher education Inventions Inventors Mathematics Minorities Research and development Science, Technology, Communications Scientists Technological innovations

Honoring African American inventors, past and present, for their leadership, courage, and significant contributions to our national competitiveness.

Introduced: February 7, 2008 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 14, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 14, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 0 (Roll no. 61). (text: CR 2/13/2008 H892-893)
Feb 14, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 0 (Roll no. 61).(text: CR 2/13/2008 H892-893)
Feb 14, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H962-963)
Feb 13, 2008
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 13, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 966.
Feb 13, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H892-894)
Feb 13, 2008
Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 7, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
Feb 7, 2008
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 14, 2008 House · vote #61 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 387–0 See who voted →
 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 and appreciates the significant achievements to our national research enterprise made by African-American and other minority scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians.

Honors and extends the appreciation and gratitude of the House of Representatives toward all African-American inventors, for the significant and honorable research and educational contributions that improve the lives of all citizens and that have gone unacknowledged too long.

Declares that the House looks for opportunities to make sure that the creativity and contribution of minority scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians can be expressed through research, development, standardization, and innovation.

What's happening now February 14, 2008

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2