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HRES 128 116th Congress House

Recognizing Black History Month and the contributions of Harlem to American history and culture.

Introduced: February 13, 2019 Introduced by: Espaillat, Adriano Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesEthnic studiesNew York City
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This resolution expired with the 116th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 22, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Feb 13, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 13, 2019
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 22, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution recognizes Black History Month and the contributions of Harlem to American history and culture. The resolution also recognizes that there is improvement to be made to ensure full representation, equality, and fairness for all individuals regardless of race.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 128: Recognizing Black History Month and the contributions of Harlem to American history and culture.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-128/
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"H. Res. 128: Recognizing Black History Month and the contributions of Harlem to American history and culture.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-128/.
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H. Res. 128, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-128/.
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