US HR595 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 13-0)
Status: Introduced on June 26 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-06-26 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 26 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-06-26 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Encourages the United States and the international community to recognize the contributions of Black Europeans. Calls upon European parliamentarians to promote racial equality and combat racial discrimination through efforts such as introducing legislation, speaking out in their parliaments against racism, and working with Black European and other minority communities to develop relevant policies.
Title
Recognizing persons of African descent in Europe.
Sponsors
| Rep. Corrine Brown [D-FL] | Rep. G. Butterfield [D-NC] | Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY] | Rep. Keith Ellison [D-MN] |
| Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] | Rep. Henry Johnson [D-GA] | Rep. John Lewis [D-GA] | Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY] |
| Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Donald Payne [D-NJ] | Rep. Charles Rangel [D-NY] | Rep. Bobby Rush [D-IL] |
| Rep. Maxine Waters [D-CA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-26 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | |
| 2009-06-26 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1619-1620) |
Same As/Similar To
HR1592 (Same As) 2010-07-30 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/595/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres595/BILLS-111hres595ih.pdf |
