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Expressing the sense of Congress that African-Americans and Jewish-Americans share common historical experiences and a commitment to a society free from hatred and violence.

Introduced: June 15, 2009 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
Jul 23, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jun 15, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 15, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1423)
Jun 15, 2009
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Honors the sacrifice of Special Police Officer Stephen Tyrone Johns in his defense of the staff and visitors of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and views this special relationship as an opportunity for dialogue for all people who seek ways of fighting injustice and securing dignity for all.

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the African-American and Jewish-American communities should continue to work together to combat all forms of hate-inspired violence; and (2) leaders and individuals in both communities should make an increased effort to meet regularly to discuss matters of mutual interest and concern.

What's happening now July 23, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Democratic 10
D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jun 24, 2009
 D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Jun 23, 2009
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Jun 23, 2009
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jun 18, 2009
 D
Green, Al
Texas · Jun 18, 2009
 D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Jun 18, 2009
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Jun 18, 2009
 D
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Jun 18, 2009
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Jun 17, 2009
 D
Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Jun 17, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 154: Expressing the sense of Congress that African-Americans and Jewish-Americans share common historical experiences and a commitment to a society free from hatred and violence.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HCONRES-154/
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"H. Con. Res. 154: Expressing the sense of Congress that African-Americans and Jewish-Americans share common historical experiences and a commitment to a society free from hatred and violence.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HCONRES-154/.
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H. Con. Res. 154, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HCONRES-154/.
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[H. Con. Res. 154: Expressing the sense of Congress that African-Americans and Jewish-Americans share common historical experiences and a commitment to a society free from hatred and violence.](https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HCONRES-154/)
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