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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A resolution celebrating Black History Month.
AI Summary
This resolution celebrates Black History Month by acknowledging the complex and challenging history of African Americans in the United States, from the involuntary arrival of Africans in the 17th century through centuries of enslavement, segregation, and ongoing struggles for equality. The resolution highlights the significant contributions of numerous African American pioneers across various fields, including arts, sciences, politics, athletics, and civil rights, while recognizing individuals like Dr. Carter G. Woodson who worked to preserve and promote Black history. The Senate formally acknowledges the importance of Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on the nation's past, honor the contributions of African Americans, and reaffirm the ideals of liberty and justice for all. The resolution emphasizes the ongoing journey of the United States toward realizing its founding principles of equality, noting both the historical injustices and the continuous efforts of people of all races to fight for rights and freedom, with a commitment to moving forward united and hopeful about the future.
Sponsors (43)
Cory Booker (D)*,
Angela Alsobrooks (D),
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Michael Bennet (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Katie Boyd Britt (R),
Maria Cantwell (D),
Chris Coons (D),
John Cornyn (R),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Ruben Gallego (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
John Hickenlooper (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
Tim Kaine (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Jerry Moran (R),
Patty Murray (D),
Jon Ossoff (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Brian Schatz (D),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Rick Scott (R),
Tim Scott (R),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Dan Sullivan (R),
Thom Tillis (R),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Mark Warner (D),
Raphael Warnock (D),
Roger Wicker (R),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1391; text: CR S1401) (on 02/26/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/99/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/sres99/BILLS-119sres99ats.pdf |
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