Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Black history

Bill Introduced: S.Res.584 A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressing the sense of the Senate that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.

2008-06-05T00:00:00Z

A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressing the sense of the Senate that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1237 Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and more effectively facing the challenges of the future.

2008-06-04T00:00:00Z

Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and more effectively facing the challenges of the future.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.532 A resolution recommending that the Langston Golf Course, located in northeast Washington, DC, and owned by the National Park Service, be recognized for its important legacy and contributions to African-American golf history, and for other purposes.

2008-04-24T00:00:00Z

A resolution recommending that the Langston Golf Course, located in northeast Washington, DC, and owned by the National Park Service, be recognized for its important legacy and contributions to African-American golf history, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1088 Recognizing and commending the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service as a vital American cultural ambassador to the world.

2008-04-08T00:00:00Z

Recognizing and commending the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service as a vital American cultural ambassador to the world.

Bill Introduced: S.2802 Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission Act

2008-04-02T00:00:00Z

A bill to establish a commission to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.490 A resolution recognizing the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service to the performing arts.

2008-03-31T00:00:00Z

A resolution recognizing the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service to the performing arts.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5505 Black Metropolis District National Heritage Area Study Act

2008-02-27T00:00:00Z

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of designating the study area as the Black Metropolis District National Heritage Area in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.942 Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.

2008-01-28T00:00:00Z

Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.899 Recommending that the Langston Golf Course located in northeast Washington, D.C., and owned by the U.S. National Park Service, be recognized for its important legacy and contributions to African American golf history, and for other purposes.

2007-12-19T00:00:00Z

Recommending that the Langston Golf Course located in northeast Washington, D.C., and owned by the U.S. National Park Service, be recognized for its important legacy and contributions to African American golf history, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3810 To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to evaluate the significance of the 1816 Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse located in Farmington, New York, and the suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park System as part of Women's Rights National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

2007-10-10T00:00:00Z

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to evaluate the significance of the 1816 Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse located in Farmington, New York, and the suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park System as part of Women's Rights National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.668 Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the September 25, 1957, desegregation of Little Rock Central High School by the Little Rock Nine.

2007-09-20T00:00:00Z

Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the September 25, 1957, desegregation of Little Rock Central High School by the Little Rock Nine.

Bill Introduced: S.1709 National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2007

2007-06-27T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to provide additional staff and oversight of funds to carry out the Act, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.231 A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressing the sense of the Senate that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.

2007-06-12T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.155 Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of Congress that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and more effectively facing the challenges of the future.

2007-05-23T00:00:00Z

Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of Congress that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and more effectively facing the challenges of the future.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2030 1901 Missouri African American Expulsion Commission Act of 2007

2007-04-25T00:00:00Z

To establish a commission to investigate the expulsion of African-American residents of the Missouri cities of Aurora, Monett, Newburg, Pierce City, Cassville, and Webb City from their homes that occurred between August 1894 and August 1901, and make recommendations regarding the feasibility and appropriateness of providing reparations to such residents.

Bill Introduced: S.1051 National Liberty Memorial Act

2007-03-29T00:00:00Z

A bill to authorize National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia at Constitution Gardens previously approved to honor free persons and slaves who fought for independence, liberty, and justice for all during the American Revolution.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1693 National Liberty Memorial Act

2007-03-26T00:00:00Z

To authorize National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia at Constitution Gardens previously approved to honor free persons and slaves who fought for independence, liberty, and justice for all during the American Revolution.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1455 African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

2007-03-09T00:00:00Z

To establish the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center in New York, New York, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.748 African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

2007-03-02T00:00:00Z

A bill to establish the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center in New York, New York, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1239 National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Amendments Act of 2007

2007-02-28T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to authorize additional funding to carry out the Act, and for other purposes.