Bill · H.Res. 1540· House(119-HRES-1540)
Commemorating the city of Massillon's 200 years.
- Introduced
- 9/15/2026
- Last activity
- 9/15/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Emilia Sykes
- Cosponsors
- None
- 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 city of Massillon for its 200 years of history since being founded on December 6, 1826. It highlights the traditional homelands of various Native American Tribes and notes the city's creation from four separate villages. The text mentions Massillon's role as a major port town due to the Ohio and Erie Canal and its history with the underground railroad. Additionally, it recognizes the city as the birthplace of prominent football coaches and the founding location of the Ohio Women's Rights Association. Ultimately, the House of Representatives resolves to honor these historic contributions and encourages the city to continue supporting a vibrant society.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+1
The resolution recognizes the traditional homelands of various indigenous tribes in the Massillon area.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The resolution honors the long-standing history and cultural contributions of the residents of Massillon.
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+1
The text notes the historical significance of the Ohio and Erie Canal in developing the city's port status.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring Culture and History: Under the resolved section (1), the House of Representatives honors and commemorates 200 years of historic contributions to American culture made by the city of Massillon, which recognizes the local community and its past.
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Recognizing Civic Pride: Under the resolved section (2), the resolution recognizes the city's longstanding history, innovation, resilience, and civic pride, which validates the efforts of the people living there.
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Encouraging Future Growth: Under the resolved section (3), the text encourages Massillon to continue to support a vibrant and innovative society for another 200 years, which benefits the community by promoting future local development.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Found: Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+1
- 9/15/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.