Bill · H.Res. 1000· House(119-HRES-1000)
Commemorating the Akron Urban League's centennial.
- Introduced
- 1/14/2026
- Last activity
- 1/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Emilia Sykes
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution commemorates the centennial of the Akron Urban League. The document outlines the history of the organization, starting from its roots in 1918 when community members requested assistance to meet social needs. It details the evolution of the group through various names and locations in Akron. The resolution highlights the organization's role in providing community amenities and essential services. Finally, it seeks to honor the league's 100 years of work in empowering communities and strengthening families.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution explicitly honors the Akron Urban League's efforts to serve and empower the Black community in Summit County.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution recognizes the Akron Urban League's century-long mission to empower African Americans through social empowerment and economic self-reliance.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The resolution emphasizes the organization's work in economic self-reliance and job training.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring and Commemorating Work: The resolution honors the 100 years of work the Akron Urban League has done to empower communities, strengthen families, and open doors of opportunity (Resolution, Section 1).
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Recognition of Impact: The resolution recognizes the generational impact the organization has had on the city of Akron and the residents of Summit County (Resolution, Section 2).
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Encouraging Continued Mission: The resolution encourages the Akron Urban League to continue its mission of improving the quality of life for citizens of Summit County, specifically African Americans, through social empowerment and economic self-reliance (Resolution, Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+5Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Urban Residents+3Good For Children+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 1/14/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.