House Simple Resolution 170
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Recognizing Black History Month as an important time to celebrate the remarkable and unique contributions of all LGBTQ+ Black Americans in United States history.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 26, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
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
170
Congress
117
Policy Area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Primary focus of measure is discrimination on basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, health or disability; First Amendment rights; due process and equal protection; abortion rights; privacy. Measures concerning abortion rights and procedures may fall under Health policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an important time to celebrate the unique contributions of all LGBTQ+ Black Americans in U.S. history.
February 26, 2021
02/26/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
02/26/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:44 PM