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S.RES.258 - Federal Government - A resolution recognizing the historical and educational significance of the Atlantic Freedom Tour of the Freedom Schooner Amistad, and expressing the sense of the Senate that preserving the legacy of the Amistad story is important in promoting multicultural dialogue, education, and cooperation.

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A resolution recognizing the historical and educational significance of the Atlantic Freedom Tour of the Freedom Schooner Amistad, and expressing the sense of the Senate that preserving the legacy of the Amistad story is important in promoting multicultural dialogue, education, and cooperation.

10/18/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Recognizes the historical and educational significance of the Freedom Schooner Amistad's Atlantic Freedom Tour.

Encourages the people of the United States to learn about U.S. history and better understand the experiences that have shaped this nation.

Declares that it is the sense of the Senate that preserving the legacy of the Amistad should be regarded as a means of fostering multicultural dialogue, education, and cooperation.

Latest Actions

10/18/2007 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13134 text as passed Senate: CR S13134)
10/18/2007 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13134; text as passed Senate: CR S13134)
09/27/2007 - Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
09/27/2007 - Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
09/27/2007 - Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
09/27/2007 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 399.
09/27/2007 - Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
06/27/2007 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8621)

Bill Text

File name		Last Updated
	S.RES.258 Agreed to by Senate	10/23/2007
	S.RES.258 Reported in Senate	09/30/2007
	S.RES.258 Introduced in Senate	08/31/2007

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