(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes the extraordinary number of African-Americans who have overcome significant obstacles to enhance innovation and competitiveness in the field of science in the United States.
Honors and recognizes African-American innovators who have contributed to scientific education and research and whose contributions have increased economic empowerment in the United States.
Encourages the Obama administration to invest in programs proven effective to lessen the achievement gap of African-Americans as well as other minority and disadvantaged groups in the sciences.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR S1688-1689)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1133.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR S1712-1713)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 145).(text: CR H1688)
Roll Call #145 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 145). (text: CR H1688)
Roll Call #145 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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