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Bill115th CongressFiled Dec 7, 2017Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
H.Res. 649

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Marcus Garvey.

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 7, 2017)

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Marcus Garvey, founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, was innocent of the charges brought against him by the U.S. government; (2) Garvey was and should be recognized internationally as a leader and thinker in the struggle for human rights; and (3) the President should take appropriate measures to clear Garvey's name.

    What just happenedJan 22, 2018

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Who’s behind it

    Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9](D-NY)Sponsor
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    1. Jan 22, 2018Committee

      Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

      Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
    2. Dec 7, 2017IntroReferralH11100

      Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

      Judiciary Committee
    3. Dec 7, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

      Introduced in House

    4. Dec 7, 2017IntroReferral1000

      Introduced in House

    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Marcus Garvey. — Informed