Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation.

Action history

1. 2010-03-01Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2. 2010-02-26The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2701.
3. 2010-02-26Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4. 2010-02-26On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 0 (Roll no. 74).
5. 2010-02-26Considered as unfinished business.
6. 2010-02-24At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
7. 2010-02-24DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 238.
8. 2010-02-24Considered under suspension of the rules.
9. 2010-02-24Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
10. 2010-02-23Introduced in House
11. 2010-02-23Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.