US Congress House Resolution 256 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Introduced on March 26 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-04-02 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
Pending: House Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

This resolution encourages the recognition of the collective history and achievements of people of African descent and reaffirms the importance of their equal participation in all aspects of political, economic, social, and cultural life. The resolution recognizes that many black Europeans have experienced injustices in the public and private sector and welcomes European efforts to promote racial equality and combat discrimination. The resolution urges the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to support efforts to promote equality.

Recognizing people of African descent and Black Europeans.

Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL]	Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI]	Rep. John Lewis [D-GA]	Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY]
Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN]	Rep. Michael San Nicolas [D-GU]	Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN]	Rep. Jose Serrano [D-NY]
Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA]	Rep. Bobby Rush [D-IL]

Date	Chamber	Action
2019-04-02	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
2019-03-26	House	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2019-03-26	House	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E352)
2019-03-26	House	Introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/256/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres256/BILLS-116hres256ih.pdf