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DemocratBill · H.R. 964· House(119-HR-964)

Rosa Parks Day Act

Rep. Sewell
Age: 61 years
Alabama
Introduced
2/4/2025
Last activity
2/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Terri Sewell
Cosponsors
Democrat - 71Republican - 0
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Rosa Parks Day Act," seeks to amend existing federal law regarding holidays. It proposes to add "Rosa Parks Day" to the list of legal public holidays. This change would specifically amend section 6103(a) of title 5 of the United States Code. The new holiday would be placed in the schedule after Thanksgiving Day.

Yes

  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?+4

    The holiday honors the legacy of Rosa Parks, a central figure in African American history.

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+3

    The establishment of a federal holiday honoring Rosa Parks provides symbolic recognition of the Civil Rights Movement and its legacy.

  • Would women be better off under this?+1

    The recognition of Rosa Parks honors a prominent female figure in American history.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.