Bill · H.J.Res. 67· House(119-HJRES-67)

Original Slavery Remembrance Month Resolution

Age: 79 years

Texas

Introduced: 3/3/2025
Last activity: 3/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by: Al Green
Cosponsors: - 37 - 0

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution proposes the annual designation of August as "Slavery Remembrance Month." The measure serves as a reminder of the evils of slavery, its lasting effects, and the freedom fighters who worked to end the practice. It includes a condemnation of slavery and various historical outcomes such as Jim Crow laws and mass incarceration. The resolution seeks to encourage the public to acknowledge the importance of this remembrance. Additionally, it requests that the President issue a proclamation for the nation to observe the month through various activities and ceremonies.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would Black Americans be better off under this?+6
The resolution honors African American history and condemns the specific injustices faced by Black people.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution promotes racial equity by condemning slavery and its enduring systemic effects like Jim Crow and mass incarceration.
Does this change how police departments operate?+2
The resolution explicitly condemns police brutality as a legacy of slavery.