Recognizing the contributions of the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in educating the people of the United States about the African-American migration experience, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (6 Feb 2007): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 57, is a concurrent resolution that would formally recognize the educational contributions of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at the New York Public Library. Specifically, it aims to acknowledge the Schomburg Center's work in educating the public about the African-American migration experience through its online exhibition, "In Motion: The African-American Migration Experience." The resolution also would recognize various historical migrations, acknowledge past injustices, and reaffirm a commitment to racial equality and supporting educational projects about this history.
The bill affects the people of the United States by highlighting a specific educational resource that details complex historical movements and experiences. It does not create new programs or allocate funds but serves as a statement of congressional recognition and a recommitment to educating the public. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2007 and was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would represent the sentiment of Congress but does not require the President's signature and has no force of law.
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Official summary
Recognizes the contributions of the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in educating the people of the United States about the African-American migration experience.
Timeline
6 Feb 2007
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 57 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 57, is a concurrent resolution that would formally recognize the educational contributions of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at the New York Public Library. Specifically, it aims to acknowledge the Schomburg Center's work in educating the public about the African-American migration experience through its online exhibition, "In Motion: The African-American Migration Experience." The resolution also would recognize various historical migrations, acknowledge past injustices, and reaffirm a commitment to racial equality and supporting educational projects about this history. The bill affects the people of the United States by highlighting a specific educational resource that details complex historical movements and experiences. It does not create new programs or allocate funds but serves as a statement of congressional recognition and a recommitment to educating the public. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2007 and was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would represent the sentiment of Congress but does not require the President's signature and has no force of law.
- Has H.Con.Res. 57 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 57. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 57?
- H.Con.Res. 57 was sponsored by Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] (D-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 57?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (6 Feb 2007).
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