S.Con.Res. 17 · 108th Congress
A concurrent resolution establishing a special task force to recommend an appropriate recognition for the slave laborers who worked on the construction of the United States Capitol.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Rick Santorum
- Introduced
- 2003-03-05
- Latest action
- 2003-03-05 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Directs the Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to establish a special task force (including the Senate and House Historians, the Architect of the Capitol, and the Librarian of Congress) to: (1) study the history and contributions of slave laborers in the construction of the U.S. Capitol; (2) produce a summary document and available research for the public; and (3) recommend appropriate recognition which could be displayed in a prominent location in or near the Capitol.