Recognizing the importance of Ralph Bunche as one of the great leaders of the United States, the first African-American Nobel Peace Prize winner, an accomplished scholar, a distinguished diplomat, and a tireless campaigner of civil rights for people throughout the world.

Bill: 108-hconres-71
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2003-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
College teachers
Congress
Congressional tributes
Diplomats
Education
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Human rights
International Affairs
Minorities
Minorities in government
United Nations officials

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Recognizes Ralph Bunche as a pivotal 20th century figure and fighter in the struggle for human rights on a global scale.
action_date: 2003-10-08
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Recognizes Ralph Bunche as a pivotal 20th century figure and fighter in the struggle for human rights on a global scale. 
 
Urges the President to take appropriate measures to encourage the celebration and remembrance of Ralph Bunche's many significant achievements.

action_date: 2003-11-22
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

 

 
Recognizes Ralph Bunche as a pivotal 20th century figure and fighter in the struggle for human rights on a global scale. 
 
Urges the President to take appropriate measures to encourage the celebration and remembrance of Ralph Bunche's many significant achievements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-11-25
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-11-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2003-11-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2003-11-22
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15570)
action_date: 2003-11-22
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S15570)
action_date: 2003-10-14
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2003-10-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-10-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9316-9317)
action_date: 2003-10-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9316-9317)
action_date: 2003-10-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 71.
action_date: 2003-10-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9316-9318)
action_date: 2003-10-08
text: Mr. Platts moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-09-12
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2003-09-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-02-27
text: Introduced in House