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
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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
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)
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