S.Res. 551 · 118th Congress · Senate

A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

In Congress· Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S489; text…
Introduced
Feb 8, 24
Passed Senate
Feb 8, 24
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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."

Previous Versions

55Feb 8, 2024

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."

Action Timeline

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  1. FEB 08, 2024•IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. FEB 08, 2024•Floor

    Passed/agreed to in Senate

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

  3. FEB 08, 2024•Floor

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S489; text: CR S502)