Black Economic Empowerment and Black Excellence; Black History Month; honor
HR 359 is a ceremonial House resolution celebrating Black Economic Empowerment and Black Excellence during Black History Month. It recognizes the historical contributions and resilience of African Americans, referencing figures like Dr. Maya Angelou and events like the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The resolution encourages all Americans to reflect on this history and honor the ongoing pursuit of equality, but it does not create new laws, programs, or funding. As a symbolic gesture, it directs the House Clerk to distribute copies for public awareness.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 21, 2025
Last action Feb 21, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Read and Adopted
lower
Feb 21, 2025
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Billy Mitchell
DDemocratic
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