S.Res. 99 Agreed to in the Senate Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Agreed to in Senate
Sponsor Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] Introduced February 26, 2025 Cosponsors 42 (31 D, 10 R, 1 I) Latest action February 26, 2025

Summary

This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and to commemorate the contributions of African Americans. It calls for the United States to (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as a nation "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Feb 26, 2025 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1391; text: CR S1401)
  2. Feb 26, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  3. Feb 26, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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