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Congressional Research Service
Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Jul 22, 2004
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Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Acknowledges historically Black colleges and universities and their presidents, faculties, staff, and trustees for their efforts in support of equal opportunity in higher education. Commends the students of such institutions for their pursuit of academic excellence.
People & committees
Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD] · D–MD
Legislative record
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8804)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8804)
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8804)
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8804)
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11256)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11256)
Introduced in Senate
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