Recognizing the historic founding of the Black Stuntmen's Association and the Coalition of Black Stuntmen and Women.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Sep 2009): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 190, is a concurrent resolution that would formally recognize the historical founding of the Black Stuntmen's Association and the Coalition of Black Stuntmen and Women. It would also honor the contributions these organizations and their members made in advocating for racial equality and justice within the motion picture and television industries. The resolution highlights historical issues such as discrimination in job opportunities and the practice of using white stunt doubles for Black actors.
The resolution affects those involved in the film and television industries, particularly by acknowledging the past struggles for equal opportunity and representation faced by Black stunt performers. It aims to acknowledge the legacy of these organizations and their role in dismantling discriminatory barriers.
As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, it would express the sentiment of Congress. This bill was introduced in the House on September 23, 2009, and was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Further legislative action would depend on the committee and subsequent floor votes in both chambers.
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Official summary
Recognizes the historic founding of the Black Stuntmen's Association and the Coalition of Black Stuntmen and Women. Honors the contributions of these organizations and their members in the fight for racial equality and justice in the motion picture and television industry.
Timeline
23 Sep 2009
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 190 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 190, is a concurrent resolution that would formally recognize the historical founding of the Black Stuntmen's Association and the Coalition of Black Stuntmen and Women. It would also honor the contributions these organizations and their members made in advocating for racial equality and justice within the motion picture and television industries. The resolution highlights historical issues such as discrimination in job opportunities and the practice of using white stunt doubles for Black actors. The resolution affects those involved in the film and television industries, particularly by acknowledging the past struggles for equal opportunity and representation faced by Black stunt performers. It aims to acknowledge the legacy of these organizations and their role in dismantling discriminatory barriers. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, it would express the sentiment of Congress. This bill was introduced in the House on September 23, 2009, and was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Further legislative action would depend on the committee and subsequent floor votes in both chambers.
- Has H.Con.Res. 190 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 190. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 190?
- H.Con.Res. 190 was sponsored by Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1] (D-NV), with 33 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 190?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (23 Sep 2009).
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