Recognizing Black History Month as an important time to celebrate the remarkable and unique contributions of all LGBTQI+ Black Americans in United States history.
HRES 160 is a non-binding House resolution recognizing Black History Month as a time to honor the contributions of LGBTQI+ Black Americans throughout U.S. history. It commemorates specific historical figures and advocates without creating new laws or policies. The resolution highlights the unique intersection of racial, LGBTQI+, and social justice contributions, including figures like Marsha P. Johnson, James Baldwin, and Alvin Ailey. As a symbolic gesture, it has no legislative effect but aims to raise awareness of underrepresented historical narratives.
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Introduced Feb 24, 2023
Last action Feb 24, 2023
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Feb 24, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Feb 24, 2023
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1 primary · 33 co-sponsors
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Barbara Lee
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Al Green
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Alma S. Adams
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Ayanna Pressley
DDemocratic
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Bonnie Watson Coleman
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Cori Bush
DDemocratic
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Dina Titus
DDemocratic
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Donald M. Payne, Jr.
DDemocratic
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Dwight Evans
DDemocratic
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Ed Case
DDemocratic
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Frederica S. Wilson
DDemocratic
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