United States 113th Congress Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

HJRES 120 — Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the more than 5,000 slaves and free Black persons who fought for independence in the American Revolution.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 113-176.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced July 23, 2014. Enacted.

Summary

Approves the location of a commemorative work to honor the more than 5,000 slaves and free black persons who fought in the American Revolution.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 113-176.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5518)

  6. Received in the Senate, read twice.

  7. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7273)

  9. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 120.

  10. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7273-7274)

  11. Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.

  12. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 428.

  13. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-577.

  14. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  15. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HJRES 120 do?
Approves the location of a commemorative work to honor the more than 5,000 slaves and free black persons who fought in the American Revolution.
Who sponsors HJRES 120?
HJRES 120 is sponsored by G. Butterfield (D).
What is the current status of HJRES 120?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced July 23, 2014. Enacted.
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