US Congress Senate Concurrent Resolution 9 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on March 2 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-03-02 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1145)
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Supports the designation of 2011 as the International Year for People of African Descent. Reaffirms the full and equal participation of people of African descent around the world in all aspects of political, economic, social, and cultural life. Supports efforts to promote democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and the eradication of poverty, hunger, inequality, and social exclusion. Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to address racism, discrimination, and intolerance in the United States and around the globe.

A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the designation of the year of 2011 as the International Year for People of African Descent.

Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]

Sen. Roger Wicker [R-MS]

Date	Chamber	Action
2011-03-02	Senate	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1145)
2011-03-02	Senate	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1145)

SCR26 (Related) 2011-07-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/9/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sconres9/BILLS-112sconres9is.pdf