SRES 372
114th Congress
Senate
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Ethnic studies
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
A resolution celebrating Black History Month
Introduced: February 24, 2016
Introduced by:
Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
Democratic
· New York
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Became law
Feb 24, 2016
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1000-1001)
Feb 24, 2016
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and to commemorate the contributions of African Americans.
Calls for the United States to: (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as a nation "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
What's happening now
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1000-1001)
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