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.

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

H.Con.Res.71 through Congress

H.Con.Res.71 keeps its number as it moves between the House and Senate.

HouseOct 8, 2003Agreed to the resolutionVoice voteOfficial record
SenateNov 22, 2003Agreed to the resolutionUnanimous consentOfficial record

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Related Senate measure: S.Con.Res.82 A concurrent resolution 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.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 27, 2003

Recognizes Ralph Bunche as a pivotal 20th century figure and fighter in the struggle for human rights on a global scale.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] · D–NY

Committees

Judiciary Committee
Oversight and Government Reform Committee

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Legislative record

Actions

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Nov 25, 2003
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 22, 2003
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 22, 2003
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 22, 2003
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15570)
Nov 22, 2003
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S15570)
Oct 14, 2003
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 8, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 8, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9316-9317)
Oct 8, 2003
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)
Oct 8, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 71.
Oct 8, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9316-9318)
Oct 8, 2003
Mr. Platts moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 12, 2003
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 12, 2003
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 5, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Feb 27, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Feb 27, 2003
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2003
Introduced in House

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Introduced in House · Feb 27, 2003 Formatted Text PDF

Related bills identified by Congress.gov

SCONRES 82 · A concurrent resolution 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.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.71, 108th Congress: 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/71

Text version to examine: Referred in Senate · 2003-10-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hconres71/BILLS-108hconres71rfs.htm

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Analyze H.Con.Res.71 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.71, 108th Congress: 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/71

Text version to examine: Referred in Senate · 2003-10-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hconres71/BILLS-108hconres71rfs.htm

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Discuss H.Con.Res.71, 108th Congress: 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/71

Text version to examine: Referred in Senate · 2003-10-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hconres71/BILLS-108hconres71rfs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-08-10T11:58:20Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.71, 108th Congress: 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/71

Text version to examine: Referred in Senate · 2003-10-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hconres71/BILLS-108hconres71rfs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-08-10T11:58:20Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.71 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.