Bills & Legislation

Honoring the foundational principle of separation of church and state, opposing extreme right-wing Christian nationalism, and recognizing the 65th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's address to the Greater Houston Ministerial Association and 150th anniversary of President Ulysses S. Grant's speech to the Society of the Army of the Tennessee.

Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2025, as "Mary Church Terrell Day", and calling on Congress to recognize Mary Church Terrell's lasting contributions to the civil rights and women's rights movements.

No Shari’a Act

Lifting Local Communities Act

Acknowledging that in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, individuals experienced hate and were targeted by the government on account of their faith, race, national origin and immigration status, and suggesting various forms of relief to support those affected.

No DEI in DC Act

Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025

Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025

Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act of 2025

Expressing support for the designation of August 17, 2025, as "Marcus Garvey Recognition Day".

Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Marcus Garvey.

Original Resolution Honoring Prince Hall

The original legislation awarding a historic Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Africans and their descendants enslaved within our country from August 20, 1619, to December 6, 1865

The Original Resolution Recognizing Al Edwards as the Father of Juneteenth

Recognizing the courageous actions of Reverend Nat Turner in his fight to abolish slavery and make the majestic words of the Jeffersonian Declaration of Independence, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness", apply to the enslaved, and for other purposes.

Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".

Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.

A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.

Recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in work and community life.