Recognizing the leadership and historical contributions of Dr. Hector Garcia to the Hispanic community and his remarkable efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States of America.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Apr 2010): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 222, is a concurrent resolution introduced in the House of Representatives. If passed by both the House and Senate, it would encourage primary and secondary schools to inform students about the accomplishments of Dr. Hector Garcia. It would also encourage all people in the United States to learn about his legacy. The resolution would formally recognize his leadership and contributions to the Hispanic community and his work to combat racial and ethnic discrimination.
The bill is primarily focused on recognizing the historical contributions of Dr. Hector Garcia, who was a physician, World War II veteran, and founder of the American G.I. Forum. The Forum advocated for veterans' benefits, civil rights, and equal opportunities in areas like housing, jobs, and education. Dr. Garcia also held diplomatic roles, including serving on a treaty delegation and as an alternate ambassador to the United Nations.
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in December 2009. It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Education and Labor. The latest action recorded shows a message about Senate action was sent to the House in April 2010. As a concurrent resolution, it does not require the President's signature to become effective but must be agreed to by both chambers of Congress.
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Timeline
22 Apr 2010
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 222 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 222, is a concurrent resolution introduced in the House of Representatives. If passed by both the House and Senate, it would encourage primary and secondary schools to inform students about the accomplishments of Dr. Hector Garcia. It would also encourage all people in the United States to learn about his legacy. The resolution would formally recognize his leadership and contributions to the Hispanic community and his work to combat racial and ethnic discrimination. The bill is primarily focused on recognizing the historical contributions of Dr. Hector Garcia, who was a physician, World War II veteran, and founder of the American G.I. Forum. The Forum advocated for veterans' benefits, civil rights, and equal opportunities in areas like housing, jobs, and education. Dr. Garcia also held diplomatic roles, including serving on a treaty delegation and as an alternate ambassador to the United Nations. This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in December 2009. It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Education and Labor. The latest action recorded shows a message about Senate action was sent to the House in April 2010. As a concurrent resolution, it does not require the President's signature to become effective but must be agreed to by both chambers of Congress.
- Has H.Con.Res. 222 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 222. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 222?
- H.Con.Res. 222 was sponsored by Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27] (D-TX), with 7 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 222?
- Message on Senate action sent to the House. (22 Apr 2010).
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