Bill · H.Res. 1086· House(119-HRES-1086)

Recognizing the historical significance of the Clotilda, condemning the United States role in the Atlantic slave trade, and acknowledging its lasting impact on African Americans.

Age: 41 years

Alabama

Introduced: 2/26/2026
Last activity: 2/26/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: Shomari Figures
Cosponsors: - 24 - 0

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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 historical significance of the Clotilda, which was the last known ship to bring enslaved Africans to the United States in 1860. It condemns the role of the United States Government and its institutions in enabling the transatlantic slave trade. The resolution acknowledges the lasting harm and intergenerational trauma caused by this trade on African Americans. It specifically highlights the community of Africatown and the resilience of those who survived. Finally, the resolution urges the preservation of these communities and suggests creating a memorial at the U.S. Capitol Grounds.

Yes

Would Black Americans be better off under this?+7
The resolution provides historical recognition and advocates for the preservation of communities central to African American heritage.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution promotes racial healing and justice through the recognition of historical atrocities and their impact on African Americans.