Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arthur "Jack" Johnson for the 1913 racially motivated conviction of Johnson, which diminished his athletic, cultural, and historic significance, and tarnished his reputation.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Oct 2008): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 214, expresses the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arthur "Jack" Johnson. Johnson was convicted in 1913 under the Mann Act, and the resolution states this conviction was racially motivated and diminished his significance and reputation.
The bill affects the legacy of Jack Johnson, the first African American heavyweight boxing champion, and acknowledges his contributions to sports and culture. It also addresses the historical context of racial prejudice and the use of the Mann Act during that era.
This is a concurrent resolution, meaning it is a statement of Congress's opinion. It was introduced in the House of Representatives in 2007 and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As a resolution, it does not require the President's signature and does not create new law; it simply conveys Congress's sentiment to the President, who would then decide whether to issue a pardon.
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Timeline
2 Oct 2008
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 214 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 214, expresses the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arthur "Jack" Johnson. Johnson was convicted in 1913 under the Mann Act, and the resolution states this conviction was racially motivated and diminished his significance and reputation. The bill affects the legacy of Jack Johnson, the first African American heavyweight boxing champion, and acknowledges his contributions to sports and culture. It also addresses the historical context of racial prejudice and the use of the Mann Act during that era. This is a concurrent resolution, meaning it is a statement of Congress's opinion. It was introduced in the House of Representatives in 2007 and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As a resolution, it does not require the President's signature and does not create new law; it simply conveys Congress's sentiment to the President, who would then decide whether to issue a pardon.
- Has H.Con.Res. 214 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 214. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 214?
- H.Con.Res. 214 was sponsored by Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3] (R-NY), with 40 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 214?
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (2 Oct 2008).
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