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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HR 663</title>
<shortdesc>BLACK HISTORY-SUPPORT</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>House Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>2/17/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Referred to Rules Committee</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
<synopsistitle></synopsistitle>
<SynopsisText>     Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the movement started by Dr. Carter G. Woodson to celebrate Black history. Affirms that Black history is American history and its preservation is essential to the strength of our democracy and the freedoms we hold dear. Encourages all citizens, schools, and cultural institutions in Illinois to engage with the full, accurate truth of our history.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>2/13/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet</action>
<statusdate>2/17/2026</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Referred to Rules Committee</action>
</actions>
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