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SCONRES 26 112th Congress Senate International Affairs Africa Commemorative events and holidays Cultural exchanges and relations Human rights International organizations and cooperation Racial and ethnic relations Rule of law and government transparency

A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the designation of the year of 2011 as the International Year for People of African Descent.

Introduced: July 27, 2011 See on congress.gov
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Jul 28, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 28, 2011
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Jul 28, 2011
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Jul 27, 2011
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4970-4971; text as passed Senate: CR S4970-4971; text of measure as introduced: CR S4963)
Jul 27, 2011
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4970-4971; text as passed Senate: CR S4970-4971; text of measure as introduced: CR S4963)
Jul 27, 2011
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Supports the designation of 2011 as the International Year for People of African Descent.

Encourages the recognition of the collective history and achievements made by people of African descent.

Reaffirms the importance of the full participation of people of African descent around the world in all aspects of political, economic, social, and cultural life.

Recognizes bilateral and multilateral efforts to promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, including efforts that target the eradication of poverty, hunger and inequality.

Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to address racism, discrimination, and intolerance in the United States and around the globe.

What's happening now July 28, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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