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Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextTo provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Rosa Parks. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Requires the Postmaster General to issue a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Rosa Parks.
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Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextExpressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring former Representative Shirley Chisholm, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the U.S. Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring former Representative Shirley Chisholm; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
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Latest Action: 03/15/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E561-563) Bill TextExpressing the sense of the Congress that the President should grant a pardon to Marcus Mosiah Garvey to clear his name and affirm his innocence of crimes for which he was unjustly prosecuted and convicted. 1/10/2007--Introduced. Declares that Marcus Mosiah Garvey (founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association): (1) was innocent of the charges brought against him by the U.S. government; and (2) should be recognized internationally as a leader and thinker in the struggle for human rights and dignity. Calls upon the President to endeavor to restore Garvey's honor and good name by granting him a full posthumous pardon that proclaims his conviction to have been unjust and affirms his innocence.
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Latest Action: 01/18/2007 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Bill TextHonoring the Mare Island Original 21ers for their efforts to remedy racial discrimination in employment at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. 1/17/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes: (1) the historic accomplishments of the Mare Island Original 21ers in combating employment discrimination against African-American shipyard workers; (2) the importance of the Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity as a forerunner to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC); and (3) the importance of title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Latest Action: 09/05/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 34. Bill TextA resolution recognizing the life and accomplishments of Desmond Mpilo Tutu, South African Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, and Nobel Peace Prize recipient. 9/5/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Honors the accomplishments of Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu, and congratulates his efforts to promote dialogue to peacefully resolve conflicts between people in Africa and around the world. Extols Archbishop Tutu's contributions to South Africa, the United States, and the international community.
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Latest Action: 01/05/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all workers deserve fair treatment and safe working conditions, and honoring Dolores Huerta for her commitment to the improvement of working conditions for farm worker families and the rights of women and children. 1/5/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all workers deserve fair treatment and safe working conditions. Honors Dolores Huerta for her commitment to the improvement of working conditions for farm worker families and the rights of women and children.
Latest Action: 01/16/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 61. Bill TextObserving the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging the people of the United States to observe the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and for other purposes. 1/16/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Observes the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and pledges to advance his legacy. Encourages the U.S. people to observe his birthday, commemorate his legacy, remember his message, and rededicate themselves to his goal of a free and just United States.
Latest Action: 10/19/2007 - Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security. Bill TextA concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Rosa Louise McCauley Parks. 9/12/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) a commemorative postage stamp honoring Rosa Louise McCauley Parks should be issued; (2) the provision requiring that an honoree must have died at least five years before this honor should be waived; and (3) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend that such a stamp be issued.
Latest Action: 06/11/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextExpressing the sense of Congress that Lena Horne should be recognized as one of the most popular performers of the 1940s and 1950s and for her outspoken opposition to racial and social injustice. 6/11/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that Lena Horne should be recognized for her achievements as a singer and Hollywood actress, for her contributions to the struggles for equality, and for using her celebrity as a catalyst for change.
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Latest Action: 02/06/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Bill TextRecognizing and honoring the life and achievements of Constance Baker Motley, a judge for the United States District Court, Southern District of New York. 2/6/2007--Introduced. Acknowledges the lifelong service of Constance Baker Motely to the United States as a talented civil rights lawyer, dedicated public servant, and skillful jurist. Commends her for: (1) her 39-year tenure on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York; and (2) her lifelong commitment to the advancement of civil rights and social justice.
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Latest Action: 06/24/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6095-6096; text as passed Senate: CR S6095-6096; text of measure as introduced: CR S6025-6026) Bill TextA resolution commemorating the 44th anniversary of the deaths of civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner in Philadelphia, Mississippi, while working in the name of American democracy to register voters and secure civil rights during the summer of 1964, which has become known as "Freedom Summer". 6/24/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Encourages all Americans to pause and remember Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner and the 44th anniversary of their deaths. Commemorates their lives and work, and those of all other brave Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of civil rights and voting rights for all Americans. Commemorates and acknowledges the legacy of the brave Americans who participated in the civil rights movement and the [...] show full description
Latest Action: 07/17/2008 - Message on Senate action sent to the House. Bill TextHonoring and recognizing the dedication and achievements of Thurgood Marshall on the 100th anniversary of his birth. 7/16/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors Thurgood Marshall and celebrates his lifetime achievements on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
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Latest Action: 06/23/2008 - Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill TextCommemorating the 44th anniversary of the deaths of civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner in Philadelphia, Mississippi, while working in the name of American democracy to register voters and secure civil rights during the summer of 1964, which has became known as "Freedom Summer". 6/23/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Encourages all Americans to: (1) pause and remember Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner and the 44th anniversary of their deaths; (2) commemorate their lives and work, and those of all other brave Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of civil rights and voting rights for all Americans; and (3) commemorate and acknowledge the legacy of the brave Americans who participated in the civil rights movement and the role that they [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Associations, institutions, etc., Civil rights, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Michigan, Poverty, Urban affairs, Urban areas, Welfare Latest Action: 05/21/2008 - Received in the House. Bill TextA concurrent resolution congratulating and saluting Focus: HOPE on its 40th anniversary and for its remarkable commitment and contributions to Detroit, the State of Michigan, and the United States. 5/20/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Congratulates Focus: HOPE (which began as a civil and human rights organization in 1968 in the wake of the Detroit riots) on its 40th anniversary for its commitment and contributions to Detroit, the state of Michigan, and the United States. Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to Focus: HOPE for appropriate display.
Also tagged in: Associations, institutions, etc., Civil rights, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Michigan, Poverty, Urban affairs, Urban areas, Welfare Latest Action: 04/15/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextCongratulating and saluting Focus: HOPE on its 40th anniversary and for its remarkable commitment and contributions to Detroit, the State of Michigan, and the United States. 4/15/2008--Introduced. Congratulates Focus: HOPE (which began as a civil and human rights organization in 1968 in the wake of the Detroit riots) on its 40th anniversary for its commitment and contributions to Detroit, the state of Michigan, and the United States.
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Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Signed by President. Bill TextA bill to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the Department of Energy, to implement further the Act approving the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, to amend the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003, and for other purposes. 5/8/2008--Public Law. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 - Title I: Forest Service Authorizations - (Sec. 101) Designates certain lands in the Skykomish River Valley, Washington, as the Wild Sky Wilderness, to be managed by the Secretary of Agriculture. Directs the Secretary to establish a trail plan. Authorizes the use of helicopter access to construct and maintain a joint [...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/29/2008 - Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill TextHonoring the life and legacy of Chief Standing Bear, a pioneer in civil rights for Native Americans, on the 100th anniversary of Chief Standing Bear's death. 4/29/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors the life, legacy, and contributions to civil rights of Chief Standing Bear.
Latest Action: 03/06/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1712) Bill TextA concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a national day of remembrance for Harriet Tubman. 3/6/2008--Introduced. Supports the designation of a national day of remembrance for Harriet Tubman.
Latest Action: 04/02/2008 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Bill TextExpressing support for a national day of remembrance for Harriet Ross Tubman. 4/1/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the designation of a national day of remembrance for Harriet Ross Tubman.
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Latest Action: 06/11/2008 - Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530) Bill TextA bill to authorize certain programs and activities in the Forest Service, the Department of the Interior, and the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. 2/8/2008--Introduced. National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act of 2008 - Authorizes specified programs and activities in the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the Department of Energy concerning, among other things, land conveyances, boundary adjustments, studies, memorials, commissions, and museums, national park natural resource protection, national trails and rivers, national heritage areas, and advanced energy technology transfer centers. Sets forth provisions concerning the Northern Mariana Islands. Makes amendments to various public laws, including the National Trails System Act, the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998, the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996, the Oregon [...] show full description
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