Recognizing persons of African descent in Europe during the International Year for People of African Descent.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.

H.Res.389 through Congress

H.Res.389 is considered only in the House.

HouseAug 5, 2011IntroducedOfficial record

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Related Senate measure: S.Con.Res.26 A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the designation of the year of 2011 as the International Year for People of African Descent.

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Supports the goals of the International Year for People of African Descent.

Reaffirms the importance of the full and equal participation of people of African descent around the world in all aspects of political, economic, social, and cultural life.

Recognizes that as a result of their skin color and ancestry many Black Europeans have experienced injustices in the public and private sector.

Urges: (1) European governments and members of civil society and the private sector, in consultation with Black European communities, to develop initiatives to combat racial discrimination and promote racial equality in Europe; and (2) the Secretary of State to provide support for such initiatives.

Supports the adoption of a Joint Action Plan on Racial and Ethnic Equality and Inclusion between the European Union (EU) and United States and implementation of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Parliamentary Assembly 2011 Resolution on Strengthening Efforts to Combat Racism and Xenophobia and Foster Inclusion.

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Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23] · D–FL

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Oct 25, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.
Aug 5, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Aug 5, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1508)
Aug 5, 2011
Introduced in House
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SCONRES 26 · A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the designation of the year of 2011 as the International Year for People of African Descent.

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-resolution/389

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-resolution/389

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Discuss H.Res.389, 112th Congress: Recognizing persons of African descent in Europe during the International Year for People of African Descent.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-resolution/389

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2011-08-05.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hres389/BILLS-112hres389ih.htm

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Discuss H.Res.389, 112th Congress: Recognizing persons of African descent in Europe during the International Year for People of African Descent.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-resolution/389

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2011-08-05.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hres389/BILLS-112hres389ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-23T13:28:35Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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