Encouraging recognition of February 13th of each year for the founding for the Negro Leagues in Kansas City, Missouri.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Apr 2007): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
This proposed U.S. House resolution, H.Con.Res. 114, aims to encourage Americans to observe February 13th each year as "Negro Leaguers Recognition Day." The resolution would recognize the achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions of Negro Leagues teams and players to baseball and the nation. It specifically notes the founding of the Negro National League on February 13, 1920, in Kansas City, Missouri, by Andrew "Rube" Foster.
The resolution affects all Americans by encouraging them to observe this day. It also acknowledges the historical context of racial exclusion in professional baseball and highlights how talented African American players in the Negro Leagues eventually contributed to the integration of Major League Baseball. The resolution mentions several notable players and their roles in both the Negro Leagues and the subsequent integration of the sport.
As a concurrent resolution, this bill does not require the President's signature to become law and is generally used to express the sentiment of Congress. This particular resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 17, 2007, and was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Its current status indicates it is still within this committee's purview.
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Official summary
Encourages all Americans to observe Negro Leaguers Recognition Day each year.
Recognizes the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to both baseball and our nation.
Timeline
17 Apr 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 114 do?
- This proposed U.S. House resolution, H.Con.Res. 114, aims to encourage Americans to observe February 13th each year as "Negro Leaguers Recognition Day." The resolution would recognize the achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions of Negro Leagues teams and players to baseball and the nation. It specifically notes the founding of the Negro National League on February 13, 1920, in Kansas City, Missouri, by Andrew "Rube" Foster. The resolution affects all Americans by encouraging them to observe this day. It also acknowledges the historical context of racial exclusion in professional baseball and highlights how talented African American players in the Negro Leagues eventually contributed to the integration of Major League Baseball. The resolution mentions several notable players and their roles in both the Negro Leagues and the subsequent integration of the sport. As a concurrent resolution, this bill does not require the President's signature to become law and is generally used to express the sentiment of Congress. This particular resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 17, 2007, and was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Its current status indicates it is still within this committee's purview.
- Has H.Con.Res. 114 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 114. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 114?
- H.Con.Res. 114 was sponsored by Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] (D-MO), with 28 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 114?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (17 Apr 2007).
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