HRES 597
114th Congress
House
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorative events and holidays
Ethnic studies
Racial and ethnic relations
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. history
Original Black History Month Resolution of 2016
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 25, 2016
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H945-947)
Feb 2, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Feb 2, 2016
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Original Black History Month Resolution of 2016
Recognizes: (1) the significance of Black History Month as an important time to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history, and (2) that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation.
Encourages: (1) 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, and (2) states to include in their year-round educational curriculum the history and contributions of African-Americans.
What's happening now
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H945-947)
Committees of jurisdiction
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