Expressing the sense of Congress that Romare Howard Bearden should be recognized as one of the preeminent artists of the 20th century for his artistic genius and visual creativity in the depiction of the complexity and richness of African American life in the United States.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2007): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 212, is a concurrent resolution that expresses the sense of Congress. It aims to recognize Romare Howard Bearden as a leading artist of the 20th century. The resolution highlights his artistic talent and creativity in portraying the depth and richness of African American life in the United States.
The bill affects the perception of Romare Bearden's artistic legacy by formally acknowledging his contributions. It specifically calls attention to his work's reflection of African American experiences. The resolution, as a "sense of Congress" measure, does not create new laws or regulations, but rather conveys a non-binding opinion of the legislative branch.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in September 2007 by Representative Charles B. Rangel, the bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would represent a statement of congressional opinion. The bill's status is that it was referred to committee.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 212 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 212, is a concurrent resolution that expresses the sense of Congress. It aims to recognize Romare Howard Bearden as a leading artist of the 20th century. The resolution highlights his artistic talent and creativity in portraying the depth and richness of African American life in the United States. The bill affects the perception of Romare Bearden's artistic legacy by formally acknowledging his contributions. It specifically calls attention to his work's reflection of African American experiences. The resolution, as a "sense of Congress" measure, does not create new laws or regulations, but rather conveys a non-binding opinion of the legislative branch. Introduced in the House of Representatives in September 2007 by Representative Charles B. Rangel, the bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would represent a statement of congressional opinion. The bill's status is that it was referred to committee.
- Has H.Con.Res. 212 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 212. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 212?
- H.Con.Res. 212 was sponsored by Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] (D-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 212?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (17 Sep 2007).
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