Encouraging recognition of February 13th of each year for the founding for the Negro Leagues in Kansas City, Missouri.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (7 Mar 2007): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
This U.S. House concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 84, introduced in 2007, encourages the observance of February 13th each year as "Negro Leaguers Recognition Day." The resolution aims to recognize the founding of the Negro Leagues in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 13, 1920. It acknowledges the talented players and teams of the Negro Leagues, their contributions to baseball, and how their success helped break down racial barriers in sports and society.
The resolution affects all Americans by encouraging them to observe the designated day. It specifically recognizes the achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions of the Negro Baseball Leagues. The resolution is a statement of Congress's sentiment, not a law that mandates action.
H.Con.Res. 84 was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on March 7, 2007. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it expresses the sense of Congress but does not require the President's signature. Its status indicates it was introduced and sent to a committee for consideration.
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Official summary
Encourages all Americans to observe Negro Leaguers Recognition Day each year.
Recognizes the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to both baseball and our nation.
Timeline
7 Mar 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 84 do?
- This U.S. House concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 84, introduced in 2007, encourages the observance of February 13th each year as "Negro Leaguers Recognition Day." The resolution aims to recognize the founding of the Negro Leagues in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 13, 1920. It acknowledges the talented players and teams of the Negro Leagues, their contributions to baseball, and how their success helped break down racial barriers in sports and society. The resolution affects all Americans by encouraging them to observe the designated day. It specifically recognizes the achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions of the Negro Baseball Leagues. The resolution is a statement of Congress's sentiment, not a law that mandates action. H.Con.Res. 84 was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on March 7, 2007. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it expresses the sense of Congress but does not require the President's signature. Its status indicates it was introduced and sent to a committee for consideration.
- Has H.Con.Res. 84 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 84. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 84?
- H.Con.Res. 84 was sponsored by Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] (D-MO), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 84?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (7 Mar 2007).
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