H.Con.Res. 48 · 117th Congress · House

Expressing the sense of Congress that August 30, 2021, be observed as the 131st anniversary of the 1890 Institutions.

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Introduced
Aug 27, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Frequently Asked

The basics

Who introduced it, and what's their district or state?
Alma Adams (Democratic-NC-12).
Is this a Republican bill, a Democratic bill, or bipartisan?
Bipartisan: 0 Democrats and 0 Republicans among the sponsor and cosponsors.
When was it introduced?
Introduced on August 27, 2021.

Political context

Is there a companion bill in the other chamber?
No companion bill recorded.

Legislative process

What committee(s) have jurisdiction?
Referred to: Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee.
Where is it in the legislative process right now?
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Has it been marked up, reported, or scheduled for a floor vote?
No committee markup recorded yet.

Practical actions

How did my representative vote (if there's been a vote)?
See the Votes tab for individual member positions when a roll-call vote is recorded.
How can I contact my member of Congress about it?
Use the U.S. Senate or House contact directory to reach your representative. Sponsor (Alma Adams) profile: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/A000370.

Executive Summary

This concurrent resolution (1) recognizes the 131 years of significant and meaningful contributions the 1890 Institutions (i.e., historically Black universities established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890) have made to the United States, (2) supports the efforts of the Department of Agriculture and other federal agencies to build stronger partnerships with such institutions, and (3) commits to working in a bipartisan way to address the past funding and program inequities of such institutions.