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H.J.Res. 454Became Law

A joint resolution honoring the contribution of blacks to American independence.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Feb 29, 1984)

(Measure passed House, amended)

Expresses the appreciation of Congress to the descendants of blacks who contributed to American Independence.

Encourages State and local governments and private organizations to conduct activities during Black History Month 1985 in honor of black involvement in the American Revolution.

What just happenedMar 27, 1984

Became Public Law No: 98-245.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-6](R-CT)Sponsor
235 cosponsors155 D79 R1 I
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  1. Mar 27, 1984PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 98-245.

  2. Mar 27, 1984BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 98-245.

  3. Mar 27, 1984PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Mar 27, 1984BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Mar 15, 1984FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Mar 15, 1984President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Mar 14, 1984Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Mar 12, 1984Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

  9. Mar 12, 1984Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

  10. Mar 8, 1984Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 700.

  11. Mar 8, 1984Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  12. Mar 8, 1984Committee14000

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. Mar 8, 1984Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  14. Mar 1, 1984IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  15. Feb 29, 1984FloorH37100

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  16. Feb 29, 1984Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  17. Feb 29, 1984FloorH30000

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

  18. Feb 29, 1984DischargeH12300

    House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Post Office and Civil Service Committee
  19. Feb 29, 1984Committee5500

    House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Post Office and Civil Service Committee
  20. Jan 30, 1984CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

    Census and Population Subcommittee
  21. Jan 26, 1984IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Post Office and Civil Service Committee
  22. Jan 26, 1984IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  23. Jan 26, 1984IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedFeb 29, 198436
(Measure passed House, amended)

Expresses the appreciation of Congress to the descendants of blacks who contributed to American Independence.

Encourages State and local governments and private organizations to conduct activities during Black History Month 1985 in honor of black involvement in the American Revolution.

Introduced in HouseJan 26, 198400

Expresses the appreciation of Congress to the descendants of blacks who contributed to American Independence.

Encourages State and local governments and private organizations to conduct activities during Black History Month 1985 in honor of black involvement in the American Revolution.

A joint resolution honoring the contribution of blacks to American independence. — Informed