HRES 41
112th Congress
House
International Affairs
Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Cultural exchanges and relations
International organizations and cooperation
Racial and ethnic relations
United Nations
Recognizing 2011 as the Year for People of African Descent.
Introduced: January 19, 2011
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 1, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
Jan 19, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 19, 2011
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Supports the United Nations (U.N.) designation of the International Year for People of African Descent.
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) strengthen cooperation to promote the empowerment of people of African descent in relation to their social, educational, political, and economic rights; (2) make efforts to advance the diverse cultural traditions and heritage of people of African descent; and (3) strengthen its commitment to eradicate racism, undo the injustices of history, and celebrate the contributions of people of African descent across the political, social, and economic spectrum.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
Committees of jurisdiction
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