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HJRES 81 111th Congress House

Recognizing Madam C.J. Walker for her achievements as a trailblazing woman in business, philanthropist, and 20th century activist for social justice.

Introduced: April 14, 2010 See on congress.gov
Commerce Business investment and capitalCongressional tributesMinority and disadvantaged businessesSmall businessWomen in business
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Mar 16, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mar 16, 2010
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 Latest action March 16, 2010

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes Madam C. J. Walker as one of history's greatest businesspersons and a role model for women, African-Americans, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and the nation's young people.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 9
All 9 Democratic 8
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Jun 14, 2010
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Apr 14, 2010
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Carson, André
Indiana · Apr 14, 2010
CHRISTENSEN, DONNA
· Apr 14, 2010
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Apr 14, 2010
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Apr 14, 2010
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Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Apr 14, 2010
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Apr 14, 2010
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Apr 14, 2010
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 81: Recognizing Madam C.J. Walker for her achievements as a trailblazing woman in business, philanthropist, and 20th century activist for social justice.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HJRES-81/
MLA
"H.J. Res. 81: Recognizing Madam C.J. Walker for her achievements as a trailblazing woman in business, philanthropist, and 20th century activist for social justice.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HJRES-81/.
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H.J. Res. 81, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HJRES-81/.
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