Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should grant a pardon to Marcus Mosiah Garvey to clear his name and affirm his innocence of crimes for which he was unjustly prosecuted and convicted.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Mar 2007): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E561-563)
What this bill does
This resolution expresses the opinion of Congress that President Calvin Coolidge should grant a posthumous pardon to Marcus Mosiah Garvey. The resolution states that Garvey was unjustly prosecuted and convicted of mail fraud in 1923 and asks that a pardon clear his name and affirm his innocence.
The bill affects Marcus Garvey, a historical figure and leader of the Universal Negro Improvement Association. It also signals Congress's view on his conviction and legacy to the President and the public.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2007 by Representative Charles B. Rangel, the bill was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The House took action to sponsor introductory remarks on the measure in March 2007. As a concurrent resolution, it requires agreement from both the House and the Senate to be enacted.
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Timeline
15 Mar 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E561-563)
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 24 do?
- This resolution expresses the opinion of Congress that President Calvin Coolidge should grant a posthumous pardon to Marcus Mosiah Garvey. The resolution states that Garvey was unjustly prosecuted and convicted of mail fraud in 1923 and asks that a pardon clear his name and affirm his innocence. The bill affects Marcus Garvey, a historical figure and leader of the Universal Negro Improvement Association. It also signals Congress's view on his conviction and legacy to the President and the public. Introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2007 by Representative Charles B. Rangel, the bill was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The House took action to sponsor introductory remarks on the measure in March 2007. As a concurrent resolution, it requires agreement from both the House and the Senate to be enacted.
- Has H.Con.Res. 24 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 24. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 24?
- H.Con.Res. 24 was sponsored by Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] (D-NY), with 21 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 24?
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E561-563) (15 Mar 2007).
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