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HRES 176 118th Congress House Agriculture and Food

Recognizing the historical significance of Lawrence Silas.

Introduced: February 27, 2023 Introduced by: Soto, Darren Democratic · Florida See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Became law
Mar 9, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Feb 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Feb 27, 2023
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Lawrence Silas is a historically significant African American who has made important contributions for the development of livestock business in Florida and defeated great challenges in his journey to becoming a notorious cattleman in a society with strong racial disparities.

What's happening now March 9, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

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