H.Res. 49: Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.

Introduced:
Feb 04, 2013 (113th Congress, 2013–2015)
Sponsor:
Rep. Al Green [D-TX9]
Status:
Referred to Committee

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Progress
Introduced Feb 04, 2013
Referred to Committee Feb 04, 2013
Reported by Committee ...
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) ...
Prognosis

0% chance of getting past committee.
0% chance of being agreed to.

Only 27% of House simple resolutions made it past committee and only 26% were agreed to in 2011–2013. [show factors | methodology]

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46 cosponsors (46D) (show)
Committees

House Education and the Workforce

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Last updated Feb 04, 2013.
4 pages

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2/4/2013--Introduced.
Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history.
Encourages 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.
Recognizes that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation.
Encourages states to include in their year-round educational curriculum the history and contributions of African-Americans in the United States and around the world.

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