Bill · H.Res. 1071· House(119-HRES-1071)

Recognizing the desegregation efforts at Girard College in Philadelphia, and the leaders involved in African-American integration and civil rights expansion.

Age: 72 years

Pennsylvania

Introduced: 2/23/2026
Last activity: 2/23/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Dwight Evans
Cosponsors: - 8 - 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 desegregation efforts that took place at Girard College in Philadelphia. It acknowledges the specific leaders who participated in the African-American integration and civil rights expansion movements. The text details the legal battles and protests used to challenge discriminatory admissions practices at the college. It also highlights the contributions of individuals like Cecil B. Moore and the involvement of the NAACP. Ultimately, the House of Representatives aims to honor these historical milestones and the leaders involved.

Yes· 3 of 7

Would Black Americans be better off under this?+6
The resolution explicitly recognizes the desegregation efforts and leadership of African-Americans in the civil rights movement.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution honors the historical desegregation of Girard College and the role of African-American leaders in fighting racial discrimination.
Would students be better off under this?+4
The resolution recognizes the need to continue protecting the civil rights of students in higher education.