SCONRES 9
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: March 2, 2011
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Mar 2, 2011
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1145)
Mar 2, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1145)
Mar 2, 2011
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Supports the designation of 2011 as the International Year for People of African Descent.
Reaffirms the full and equal participation of people of African descent around the world in all aspects of political, economic, social, and cultural life.
Supports efforts to promote democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and the eradication of poverty, hunger, inequality, and social exclusion.
Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to address racism, discrimination, and intolerance in the United States and around the globe.
What's happening now
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1145)
Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
1