Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 101st anniversary.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (18 Jun 2010): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 242, is a congressional resolution that would recognize and praise the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on its 101st anniversary. It acknowledges the organization's founding in 1909 and commends its efforts to ensure political, educational, social, and economic equality for all people.
The resolution affects the NAACP by offering a formal expression of honor and praise from Congress. It also impacts the public by highlighting the NAACP's historical and ongoing work in civil rights and racial equality. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has since been sent to the Senate, indicating it has passed at least one chamber.
As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sentiment of both the House and the Senate but does not require the President's signature to become law. Its ultimate purpose is to commemorate and honor the organization's achievements and mission.
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Official summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes the 101st anniversary of the historic founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Honors and praises the NAACP on the occasion of its anniversary for its work to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all persons.
Timeline
18 Jun 2010
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 242 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 242, is a congressional resolution that would recognize and praise the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on its 101st anniversary. It acknowledges the organization's founding in 1909 and commends its efforts to ensure political, educational, social, and economic equality for all people. The resolution affects the NAACP by offering a formal expression of honor and praise from Congress. It also impacts the public by highlighting the NAACP's historical and ongoing work in civil rights and racial equality. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has since been sent to the Senate, indicating it has passed at least one chamber. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sentiment of both the House and the Senate but does not require the President's signature to become law. Its ultimate purpose is to commemorate and honor the organization's achievements and mission.
- Has H.Con.Res. 242 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 242. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 242?
- H.Con.Res. 242 was sponsored by Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (D-TX), with 65 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 242?
- Message on Senate action sent to the House. (18 Jun 2010).
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