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Congress·Passed Senate·S.Res. 99

Black History Month: National Recognition

A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov
Part of: Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolutions Honoring Black History Month
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No legislative action in over 90 days.

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Key Points

  • This resolution officially recognizes February as Black History Month. It honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout U.S. history, from the country's founding to the present day.
  • The document highlights many influential figures, including civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, as well as pioneers in science, sports, and the arts like Katherine Johnson and Willie Mays.
  • It acknowledges the history of slavery and segregation in the United States. The resolution states that the country is still working to overcome the lasting effects of these past injustices.
  • The goal of the resolution is to encourage all Americans to learn about Black history. It aims to help people understand how these experiences have shaped the United States into the nation it is today.

Milestones

1 milestone3 actions
Feb 26, 2025Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1391; text: CR S1401)

Feb 26, 2025

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Feb 26, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Related Bills

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S.Res. 615Identical bill

A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

Feb 25 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

Bill NumberSRES 99
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1391; text: CR S1401)

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(42)
D: 31R: 10I: 1

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