
Laws and legislation


Introduction of H.R. 2832, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday

Letter from Congressman Louis Stokes to Matilda McGowan
A thanking letter for sending a copy of Resolution # 194 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and concerning the bill, H. R. 4099 which would make the birthday of Dr. King a national holiday.

A man called King
Speech honoring Dr. Martin Luther King

Additional cosponsors for S.J. Res. 5

Congressional Black Caucus legislative agenda
Letter on introduction of MLK Day bill

Martin Luther King’s birthday-January 15-should be a national holiday
Sen. Ryan's speech on making January 15, the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a national holiday. In the speech, he advocates the bill, H.R. 7703 (designating January 15 a national holiday), submitted by John Conyers.

Introduction of H.R. 15619, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday

Part of debate/speech on Martin Luther King holiday bill (H.R. 15951)
A speech by Joshua Eilberg on the proposed Monday Holiday bill (H.R. 15951). The bill is to move existing three holidays (George Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day) to Monday and to establish a legal public holiday in honor of Christopher Columbus....

Introduction of H.R. 15653, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday

S.J. Res. 159-Introduction of joint resolution designating January 15 of each year as Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Senate floor debate regarding Senate Joint Resolution 159 which proposes the declaration of January 15, the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. as "Martin Luther King Day" .
