SRES 99 119th Congress Senate In Progress

A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

Latest action: 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

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Legislative Summary

This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and to commemorate the contributions of African Americans. It calls for the United States to (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as a nation "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Independent · NJ
Cosponsors (42)
Sen. ScottSen. WarnockSen. CramerSen. CoonsSen. WickerSen. ReedSen. SullivanSen. ShaheenSen. Hyde-SmithSen. Blumenthal+32 more

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