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S.J.Res. 174Became Law

A joint resolution designating the week beginning November 15, 1987, as "African American Education Week".

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 15, 1987)

Designates the week beginning November 15, 1987, as African American Education Week. Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation calling upon: (1) the Department of Education and State and local governments to support activities observing such week; (2) schools and communities with African Americans to demonstrate their commitment to the education of African Americans; and (3) community organizations to intensify their support of academic excellence by African Americans.

What just happenedNov 17, 1987

Became Public Law No: 100-168.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
49 cosponsors30 D19 R
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  1. Nov 17, 1987PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 100-168.

  2. Nov 17, 1987BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 100-168.

  3. Nov 17, 1987PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 17, 1987BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 16, 1987FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 16, 1987President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 16, 1987Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Nov 10, 1987IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Post Office and Civil Service Committee
  9. Nov 10, 1987FloorH37100

    Passed House by Voice Vote.

  10. Nov 10, 1987Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.

  11. Nov 10, 1987FloorH30000

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

  12. Oct 30, 1987Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

  13. Oct 30, 1987Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

  14. Oct 29, 1987Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409.

  15. Oct 29, 1987Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  16. Oct 29, 1987Committee14000

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  17. Oct 29, 1987Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  18. Jul 15, 1987IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  19. Jul 15, 1987IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate