Bill · H.Res. 1004· House(119-HRES-1004)

Honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by celebrating diversity, promoting tolerance, and condemning hate.

Age: 51 years

Ohio

Introduced: 1/15/2026
Last activity: 1/15/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Shontel Brown
Cosponsors: - 56 - 0

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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 honors the life, legacy, and heroism of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as the nation approaches his 97th birthday on January 19, 2026. It celebrates the values of diversity and tolerance while emphasizing the importance of civil discourse and democratic rights. The resolution serves as a reminder that hate and hateful conduct have no place in the United States. Additionally, it takes a stand against various forms of harassment and discrimination. Finally, it calls on people everywhere to uphold Dr. King's teachings regarding justice, equality, and peace.

Yes· 3 of 10

Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution honors the legacy of Dr. King and explicitly condemns prejudice against the Black community.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution condemns harassment and prejudice targeted at Hispanic and Latino communities.
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution condemns prejudice targeted at the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community.