Bill · H.Res. 51· House(119-HRES-51)

Honoring Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., on reaching the historic milestone of 105 years of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood.

Age: 54 years

California

Introduced: 1/16/2025
Last activity: 1/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by: Sydney Kamlager-Dove
Cosponsors: - 18 - 0

Education

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 bill honors Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., for reaching the milestone of 105 years of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood. It outlines the history of the sorority starting from its founding on January 16, 1920, at Howard University. The text details the organization's incorporation, growth to over 100,000 members with hundreds of chapters worldwide, and various historical firsts. Additionally, the text highlights the vision statement of the organization and lists several notable former members who left remarkable imprints in their fields. Finally, the resolution states that the House of Representatives congratulates and commends the sorority on its 105th anniversary.

Yes

Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill celebrates the achievements and historical legacy of a prominent African American sorority.
Would women be better off under this?+5
The resolution recognizes the century-long contributions of women through the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution honors a historically Black sorority that fosters leadership and service within the Black community.