Expressing support for a national day of remembrance for Harriet Ross Tubman.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Apr 2008): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This U.S. House of Representatives bill, H.Con.Res. 310, expresses Congress's support for a national day of remembrance for Harriet Ross Tubman. It highlights her life and contributions, including her work on the Underground Railroad, her service during the Civil War, and her advocacy for human rights and dignity. The resolution aims to honor her legacy by encouraging people across the United States to participate in commemorative events.
The bill is sponsored by Representative Elijah E. Cummings and co-sponsored by numerous other House members. If passed by both the House and the Senate, it would officially express Congress's endorsement of a national day of remembrance for Harriet Ross Tubman and encourage public participation in related activities.
Having been introduced in the House of Representatives in March 2008, the bill was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. It has since been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill's status indicates it is currently in the committee review phase in the Senate.
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Timeline
2 Apr 2008
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 310 do?
- This U.S. House of Representatives bill, H.Con.Res. 310, expresses Congress's support for a national day of remembrance for Harriet Ross Tubman. It highlights her life and contributions, including her work on the Underground Railroad, her service during the Civil War, and her advocacy for human rights and dignity. The resolution aims to honor her legacy by encouraging people across the United States to participate in commemorative events. The bill is sponsored by Representative Elijah E. Cummings and co-sponsored by numerous other House members. If passed by both the House and the Senate, it would officially express Congress's endorsement of a national day of remembrance for Harriet Ross Tubman and encourage public participation in related activities. Having been introduced in the House of Representatives in March 2008, the bill was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. It has since been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill's status indicates it is currently in the committee review phase in the Senate.
- Has H.Con.Res. 310 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 310. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 310?
- H.Con.Res. 310 was sponsored by Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7] (D-MD), with 66 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 310?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (2 Apr 2008).
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