HRES 49
113th Congress
House
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorative events and holidays
Ethnic studies
Racial and ethnic relations
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. history
Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 4, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Feb 4, 2013
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history.
Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all peoples of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation.
Recognizes that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation.
Encourages states to include in their year-round educational curriculum the history and contributions of African-Americans in the United States and around the world.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Committees of jurisdiction
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