H.J.Res. 64 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution
H.J.Res. 64 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Nov 17, 2021, sponsored by Al Green with 85 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 17, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 85
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution This joint resolution designates a Slavery Remembrance Day annually and condemns slavery and its progenies.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Al Green (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 85 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 17, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. (Nov 17, 2021)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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