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Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 151

Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2025, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day".

Recognition: International Black Aviation Professionals Day

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text
Part of: International Black Aviation Professionals Day
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No legislative action in over 90 days.

↔Companion bill: Recognition Day for Black Aviation Professionals

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Key Points

  • This resolution asks the government to officially recognize February 16, 2025, as a day to celebrate Black professionals in the aviation industry. It honors the history of pilots, flight attendants, and scientists who overcame discrimination to help America lead in flight and space travel.
  • The proposal highlights famous figures like the Tuskegee Airmen and NASA scientists, as well as everyday workers like mechanics and ground crews. It aims to make sure their contributions to the country's history are not forgotten.
  • The resolution encourages schools and libraries to provide more lessons about Black aviation history. It also asks the President to issue a formal statement calling on Americans to support more opportunities for Black people in aviation careers.

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Milestones

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Feb 21, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

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Feb 21, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

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Related Bills

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H.Res. 1064Identical bill

Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2026, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day".

Feb 12 — Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2025, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day".

Bill NumberHRES 151
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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D: 21

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