Recognizing and honoring America's labor movement, supporting the designation of a National Labor History Month, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Feb 2007): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 72, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to honor the American labor movement. Specifically, it expresses support for creating a National Labor History Month. The resolution also calls on government officials, educators, media, and the public to observe this month with events that highlight the labor movement's history and contributions to the United States.
The bill recognizes that the labor movement has significantly impacted the lives of Americans, including past struggles for fair working conditions and the ongoing need for worker advocacy. It acknowledges that many people may not be aware of these historical efforts. The resolution is intended to honor these contributions, similar to existing recognitions like National Women's History Month and National Black History Month.
As a concurrent resolution, this bill was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Education and Labor. If passed by both the House and Senate, it would serve as an expression of Congress's sentiment regarding the labor movement and the proposed National Labor History Month.
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Timeline
16 Feb 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 72 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 72, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to honor the American labor movement. Specifically, it expresses support for creating a National Labor History Month. The resolution also calls on government officials, educators, media, and the public to observe this month with events that highlight the labor movement's history and contributions to the United States. The bill recognizes that the labor movement has significantly impacted the lives of Americans, including past struggles for fair working conditions and the ongoing need for worker advocacy. It acknowledges that many people may not be aware of these historical efforts. The resolution is intended to honor these contributions, similar to existing recognitions like National Women's History Month and National Black History Month. As a concurrent resolution, this bill was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Education and Labor. If passed by both the House and Senate, it would serve as an expression of Congress's sentiment regarding the labor movement and the proposed National Labor History Month.
- Has H.Con.Res. 72 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 72. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 72?
- H.Con.Res. 72 was sponsored by Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-39] (D-CA), with 66 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 72?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (16 Feb 2007).
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