US SJR41 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-1)
Status: Introduced on July 31 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-07-31 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Pending: Senate Energy And Natural Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 31 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-07-31 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Pending: Senate Energy And Natural Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Approves the location of a commemorative work to honor the more than 5,000 slaves and free black persons who fought in the American Revolution within Area I as described on the map entitled "Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs," numbered 869/86501 B and dated June 24, 2003.
Title
A joint resolution approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the more than 5,000 slaves and free Black persons who fought for independence in the American Revolution.
Sponsors
| Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT] | Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH] | Sen. Chuck Grassley [R-IA] | Sen. Carl Levin [D-MI] |
| Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-31 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
Same As/Similar To
HJR120 (Same As) 2014-09-26 - Became Public Law No: 113-176.
Subjects
Conflicts and wars
District of Columbia
Monuments and memorials
Public lands and natural resources
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
District of Columbia
Monuments and memorials
Public lands and natural resources
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/41/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sjres41/BILLS-113sjres41is.pdf |
