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Recognizing people of African descent and Black Europeans.

Introduced: February 18, 2021 See on congress.gov
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Apr 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 18, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E141-142)
Feb 18, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution encourages the recognition of the collective history and achievements of people of African descent and reaffirms the importance of their equal participation in all aspects of political, economic, social, and cultural life.

The resolution also recognizes that many Black Europeans have experienced injustices in the public and private sector and welcomes European efforts to promote racial equality and combat discrimination.

Further, the resolution urges the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to support efforts to promote equality.

What's happening now April 2, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.

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Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 4
D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Mar 29, 2021
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Feb 18, 2021
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Feb 18, 2021
 D
Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Feb 18, 2021
RUSH, BOBBY
· Feb 18, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 132: Recognizing people of African descent and Black Europeans.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-132/
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