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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Feb 28, 2018
Honors the dedication and courage of the Buffalo Soldiers and recognizes their legacy.
Recognizes the contributions that the Buffalo Soldiers have made to the National Park System and to military history in the United States and throughout the world.
People & committees
Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA] · D–CA
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1292-1293; text: CR 2/15/2018 S1168)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1292-1293; text: CR 2/15/2018 S1168)
Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1168)
Introduced in Senate
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