Bill · H.Res. 1040· House(119-HRES-1040)

Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month.

Age: 80 years

North Carolina

Introduced: 2/5/2026
Last activity: 2/5/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Alma Adams
Cosponsors: - 36 - 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 recognizes the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month. It marks the 66th anniversary of the event that began on February 1, 1960. The text highlights the members of the Greensboro Four and their role in challenging racial inequality. It notes that these sit-ins spread nationwide and involved hundreds of thousands of people. Finally, the resolution recognizes the contributions of these individuals to the civil rights movement and encourages educational inclusion.

Yes

Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution recognizes the historical contributions of Black Americans and the Greensboro Four to the civil rights movement.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution highlights the struggle against racial inequality and honors the role of the Greensboro Four in the civil rights movement.
Would students be better off under this?+3
The resolution highlights the mobilization of college students as a catalyst for social change.