House Bill 655 - Original Resolution Honoring Houston’s Seven Major Black Newspapers

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-08-18

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Alternative Names

Original Resolution Honoring Houston’s Seven Major Black Newspapers

Original Resolution Honoring Houston’s Seven Major Black Newspapers

Recognizing the historical contributions and value of Houston's 7 major Black publications.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

Arts, Culture, Religion

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]

Cosponsors and Supporters

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Committees and Subcommittees

Oversight and Accountability Committee

Variations and Revisions

Original Resolution Honoring Houston’s Seven Major Black Newspapers

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

This resolution recognizes the work and legacy of seven Black publications in Houston, Texas, and acknowledges their role in elevating voices and shaping narratives within the African-American community and society at large.

Congress
118

Number
HRES - 655

Introduced on
2023-08-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

8/18/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution recognizes the work and legacy of seven Black publications in Houston, Texas, and acknowledges their role in elevating voices and shaping narratives within the African-American community and society at large.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedRecognizing the historical contributions and value of Houston's 7 major Black publications.

Policy Areas
Arts, Culture, Religion

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/5/2023

This resolution recognizes the work and legacy of seven Black publications in Houston, Texas, and acknowledges their role in elevating voices and shaping narratives within the African-American community and society at large.


Latest Action8/18/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.