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DemocratBill · H.Res. 1416· House(119-HRES-1416)

Reaffirming the consent of the governed as the United States marks 250 years of independence.

Rep. Plaskett
Age: 60 years
Virgin Islands
Introduced
7/2/2026
Last activity
7/2/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
Stacey Plaskett
Cosponsors
Democrat - 1Republican - 0
Congress
  1. Introduced
  2. 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 seeks to reaffirm the founding principles of the United States as the nation marks 250 years of independence. It addresses the status of more than 3,600,000 residents living in United States territories and commonwealths. The resolution highlights that these residents are currently unable to fully participate in political, economic, environmental, and cultural governance. It specifically critiques the Insular Cases for creating a gap between American ideals and the lived realities of those in the territories. Finally, the resolution expresses support for democracy, fair treatment, and the right to self-determination for all people in these jurisdictions.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Does this protect the right to vote?+7

    The resolution addresses the denial of the right to vote in Federal elections for those in US territories.

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+6

    The resolution rejects the racist reasoning of the Insular Cases used to deny rights to territorial residents.

  • Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+5

    The resolution notes that residents are denied access to critical programs like SNAP and SSI.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.