Expressing the sense of the Congress that children in the United States should understand and appreciate the contributions of individuals from the territories of the United States and the contributions of such individuals in United States history.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Jun 2008): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 2, expresses the sentiment of Congress that schools across the United States should include the contributions of individuals from U.S. territories in their teaching of American history. The bill specifically mentions Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands, recognizing that people from these areas have contributed to politics, athletics, and music in the United States.
The resolution aims to help students understand and appreciate these contributions and the significance of the territories themselves. It suggests that recognizing this diversity strengthens the nation and that studying these geographic areas is important within the context of U.S. history. The resolution does not mandate any specific curriculum changes, but rather encourages schools to honor these contributions.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2007. After being referred to a committee in the House, it was received in the Senate in June 2008 and then referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress, meaning it conveys a non-binding opinion.
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Timeline
24 Jun 2008
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 2 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 2, expresses the sentiment of Congress that schools across the United States should include the contributions of individuals from U.S. territories in their teaching of American history. The bill specifically mentions Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands, recognizing that people from these areas have contributed to politics, athletics, and music in the United States. The resolution aims to help students understand and appreciate these contributions and the significance of the territories themselves. It suggests that recognizing this diversity strengthens the nation and that studying these geographic areas is important within the context of U.S. history. The resolution does not mandate any specific curriculum changes, but rather encourages schools to honor these contributions. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2007. After being referred to a committee in the House, it was received in the Senate in June 2008 and then referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress, meaning it conveys a non-binding opinion.
- Has H.Con.Res. 2 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 2. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 2?
- H.Con.Res. 2 was sponsored by Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large] (D-VI), with 46 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 2?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (24 Jun 2008).
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