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DemocratBill · H.Res. 592· House(119-HRES-592)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on Nelson Mandela International Day.

Rep. Johnson
Age: 72 years
Georgia
Introduced
7/17/2025
Last activity
7/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
Henry Johnson
Cosponsors
Democrat - 19Republican - 0
International Affairs
  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 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding Nelson Mandela International Day. It provides a historical overview of Nelson Mandela's life, including his activism against apartheid and his long imprisonment. The text highlights his leadership in South Africa and his role in transitioning the country toward a democratic, non-racial government. It notes the global recognition of his legacy through various organizations and a United Nations designation. Finally, the resolution applauds the United Nations for honoring his contributions and urges American citizens to reflect on his values.

Yes

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+1

    The resolution celebrates a leader of the fight against racial segregation and apartheid.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.