Senate Simple Resolution 212
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution recognizing June 2017 as "LGBTQ Pride Month".
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 29, 2017
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Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
212
Congress
115
Policy Area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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Summary
Expresses support for the rights, freedoms, and equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people.
Recognizes that LGBTQ rights are human rights and protected by the U.S. Constitution and international treaties.
Encourages the celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month in June.
June 29, 2017
06/29/2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3863-3864)
06/29/2017
Introduced in Senate
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