HRES 134 · 115th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Medal of Honor recipients.

Introduced 2017-02-16· Sponsored by Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]· House

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.(2017-02-24)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Recognizes Black History Month as an important time to acknowledge and reflect on the significant contributions of African-Americans in U.S. history. Honors the contributions of African-American members of the Armed Forces, including the 88 who have been awarded the Medal of Honor for military bravery, heroism, and valor.…

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Cosponsors (12)

11 Democrats1 Republican
Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]OH
Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11]OH
Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13]MI
Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]TX
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]TN
Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]IL
Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3]KY
Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]NC
Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15]OH
Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]NC
Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]NJ
Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]CA