Recognizing that the Birmingham Pledge has made a significant contribution in fostering racial harmony and reconciliation in the United States and around the world, and for other purposes.
Public Law 106-483 · H.J.Res. 102 · 106th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Nov 9, 2000 · Commemorations
Sponsor: Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-AL-6)
Cosponsors (103): Rep. Earl Hilliard, Rep. Jimmy Duncan,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Recognizes that the Birmingham Pledge is a significant contribution toward fostering racial harmony and reconciliation in the United States and around the world.
Commends the creators, promoters, and signatories of the Pledge for the steps they are taking to make the United States and the world a better place for all people.
Expresses the sense of Congress that a particular week should be designated as National Birmingham Pledge Week.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Judiciary Committee · House · referred toSubcommittee: Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 16 actions.
- Nov 9, 2000Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 106-483.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Nov 2, 2000PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Oct 30, 2000Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Bachus moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
- Oct 27, 2000CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Senate Judiciary Committee
- Oct 26, 2000FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
- Sep 13, 2000CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Sep 12, 2000FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Bachus moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
- Jun 16, 2000CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee
- Jun 14, 2000CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Judiciary Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.