H.R. 1242 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
400 Years of African-American History Commission Act
H.R. 1242 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Feb 28, 2017, sponsored by Robert C. "Bobby" Scott with 53 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 28, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 53
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Public law
- Public Law 115-102
What it does
400 Years of African-American History Commission Act (Sec. 3) This bill establishes the 400 Years of African-American History Commission to develop and carry out activities throughout the United States to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Africans in the English colonies at Point Comfort, Virginia, in 1619.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 47 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 28, 2017
- Passed the HouseMay 1, 2017
- Passed the SenateDec 21, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentDec 27, 2017
- Became lawJan 8, 2018
Latest action: Signed by President. (Jan 8, 2018)
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- H.R. 2989: Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act
- S. 3191: Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018
- H.J.Res. 48: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights extended…
- H.J.Res. 117: Condemning the violence and domestic terrorist attack that took place during events between August…
- H.R. 586: Sanctity of Human Life Act
- H.R. 620: ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017
- H.R. 681: Life at Conception Act
- S. 1006: Equality Act
- H.R. 1447: Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2017
Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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